Job Description

Assists crime victims by providing information on their rights, available services, legal proceedings, compensation claims; interacts with law enforcement agencies, crime victim compensation agencies, and other victim service providers; and receives and responds to notifications from the Victim Information and Notification Everyday system (VINE).
1. Assists victims of crime by providing information on available services and notifying victims of their rights as required by law.

2. Assists victims and witnesses with travel arrangements, filings with State agencies and referrals to appropriate victim service agencies.

3. Provides victims and/or witnesses with court setting information and notifies victims when cases are appealed.

4. Interacts with law enforcement agencies, the Texas Prison Board of Pardons and Paroles, the Judiciary and State crime victim compensation agencies.

5. Operates the VINE system, by receiving incoming notices and requests, researching information when necessary, and forwarding notifications/reports to the appropriate agencies.

6. Assists victims in filing victim compensation claims and victim impact statements; reports ineligible compensation claims to the State.

7. Provides judges with copies of victim impact statements and ensures statements are forwarded to the Texas Prison Board of Pardons and Paroles.

8. Performs other duties as assigned. Education, Experience and Training:
Education and experience equivalent to a Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in Criminal Justice or in a job related field of study. One (1) year experience.

Special Requirements/Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
This is an “at will” position with no civil service or other appellate rights. This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. Management has the exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice.

Physical/Environmental Requirements:
Standard office environment.