Requisition No: 872092
Agency: Justice Administrative Commission
Working Title: STATE ATTORNEY'S OFFICE, 20TH CIRCUIT- WITNESS COORDINATOR III - 21011656
Pay Plan: State Attorneys JAC
Position Number: 21011656
Salary: $36,400.00
Posting Closing Date: 09/11/2026
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POSITION TITLE: Witness Coordinator III
STARTING SALARY: $36,400.00, yearly paid monthly.
DIVISION: Office of the State Attorney – 20th Judicial Circuit
LOCATION: Lee County
CITY: Fort Myers
CONTACT PERSON: Office of the State Attorney
Human Resources
supportstaffapplicant@sao20.org
TO APPLY
Applicants must submit a resume and an Employment Application available at www.SAO20.org to Human Resources, P.O. Box 399, Fort Myers, FL 33902, or email electronically to supportstaffapplicant@SAO20.org. Incomplete applications or applications without the required resume will not be considered.
The successful candidate will work full time in our Collier County Office Witness Coordination Unit. This position will be responsible for coordinating witness’s attendance at court proceedings – to include making travel arrangements for witnesses when necessary. The successful candidate will act as the primary support for witnesses and provide guidance throughout the criminal justice process. Preparation of reports, documents, and jury instructions for attorneys and assistants is a requirement of the position so an ability to work quickly and efficiently within IJIS and Word is imperative, as is the ability to aid law enforcement court liaisons as needed. The candidate must have the ability to tactfully handle sensitive situations and emotionally upset and demanding individuals with courtesy and patience. The candidate must have the ability to communicate clearly and effectively (both orally and in writing), both in person and telephonically. Courtroom attendance will be required to assist the attorneys during trials. The job may require hours beyond the normal business hours with time spent outside of those normal hours being flexed out. The job requirements and tasks are subject to change to meet the needs of the office and the attorneys as they prepare their cases for trial. The ability to accept and embrace change is critical. The successful applicant must be a self-starter with ability to anticipate and address problems either before or as they occur. Bilingual is preferred.
EDUCATION AND TRAINING:
Any combination of training and experience equivalent to graduation from a standard high school or an equivalency diploma.
SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Above average knowledge of the Criminal Justice System and of Windows and Microsoft Office applications. The candidate may be required to complete a 40-hour Victim Service Practitioner Course that may be offered out of town.
Knowledge of clerical procedures.
Knowledge of legal terminology and legal procedures.
Ability to record information accurately, and in a timely manner.
Knowledge of Microsoft Word and the ability to learn IJIS.
Ability to assess the needs of victims and witnesses and offer community resources when appropriate.
Ability to work cooperatively with other witness coordinators.
Ability to prepare reports and correspondence.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
The Office of the State Attorney, 20th Judicial Circuit is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, marital status or disability. If you require an accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act to participate in the application/selection process, please contact the Human Resources Department in advance via e-mail at supportstaffapplicant@SAO20.org
If you are a retiree of the Florida Retirement System (FRS), please check with the FRS at 1-844-377-1888 on how your current benefits may be affected if you are re-employed with the State of Florida. Your current retirement benefits may be canceled, suspended, or deemed ineligible depending upon the date of your retirement.
Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.
The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.
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