JOB SUMMARY

Performs duties as assigned by the Survivor and Victim Services Division Director. Performs and coordinates activities between the District Attorney’s Office and Public Safety Departments in Salt Lake County. Builds effective relationships with SV and DV sergeants and lieutenants to work as a resource on complex and high-risk cases. Actively advises on complex, high-risk cases.  Research, designs, and implements training for law enforcement officers assigned to domestic violence and sexual violence cases to teach effective methods to put together DV and SV cases for successful prosecution and with a victim centered approach.  

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Fifteen (15) years working in law enforcement of which 3-5 years working domestic violence/sexual violence cases is required. Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Education or other closely related field preferred Experience in providing training to large groups of people preferred.

A valid Driver’s License issued by the State of Utah is required.

Due to the nature of this position, the successful applicant must successfully pass an initial criminal background check as well as every two years thereafter and continuously meet the requirements of the Bureau of Criminal Identification (BCI).

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

The following duties and responsibilities are intended to be representative of the work performed by the incumbent(s) in this position and are not all-inclusive. The omission of specific duties and responsibilities will not preclude it from the position.

Applicants must be prepared to demonstrate the ability to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation

• Assists in determining goals and implements plans to achieve the goals and directives of the District Attorney as it relates to DV and SV prosecution and victim-centered support and collaboration with LEEDS law enforcement entities.
• Identifies best practices related to DV/SV prosecution and victim centered strategies.
• Works on a process of continuous improvement for SV, DV cases by researching, identifying and working collaboratively to implement strategies at the District Attorney’s office and with LEEDS partners.
• Coordinates and communicates with DV/SV sergeants, lieutenants, and detectives with LEEDS law enforcement partners.
• Actively advises Law Enforcement partners, District Attorney’s Office attorneys and Survivor & Victim Support Services employees on DV and SV cases.
• Be an on-site resource to demonstrate strategies on open DV and SV cases to smaller jurisdictions for complex VS/DV cases.
• Provides training for DV and SV sergeants, lieutenants and detectives regarding investigation/information gathering strategies that will lead to more successful prosecution.  

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSA)

Knowledge of:

• Duties and responsibilities of the District Attorney’s
• Principals, methods, and techniques of effective education and
• Experience supporting and supervising Domestic Violence and Sexual Violence cases as a law enforcement officer.
• Government budget process and structure at a local level
• Multidisciplinary team (MDT), trauma-informed victim centered practices and current best practices related to domestic violence/sexual violence cases.
• Understanding of Forensic interview techniques (FIT).
• Tracks and reports data required for the grant.

Skills and Abilities to:

• Use personal computer and general Microsoft Office
• Provide public
• Understand communication and interpersonal/public relations skills, structure, and function of County
• Communicate effectively both verbally and in
• Exercise independent judgment to carry out assignments and
• Follow verbal and written procedures and

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Work duties are typically performed in a general office setting.