• Victim Witness Director

• Department:  Sussex County Commonwealth's Attorney’s Office
  Opening:         March 11, 2025
  Deadline:        Open Until Filled
  Salary Range: $55,000.00 - $65,000.00 (excellent health & retirement benefits)
  Position:         The Sussex Commonwealth's Attorney’s Office is accepting applications for the full-time position of: Victim Witness Director.

  Job Description:

  • The Victim Witness Director performs crisis intervention, advocacy and case management duties for victims of crime.  The position is supervised and housed in the Sussex Commonwealth’s Attorney’s Office.  The Director works closely with law enforcement agencies, court personnel, state agencies and other human service delivery organizations.  This position provides criminal justice processes and victims’ rights information; sends out correspondence to victims at various stages of the criminal justice process; assists victims with filing claims with the State’s Criminal Injuries Compensation Fund; assists victims with the submission of Victim Impact Statements and the development of Restitution Plans. 

   

  Skills:

  • Maintaining a variety of records and files pertaining to assigned cases and preparing reports with the State, County and Office.   Exercising independent judgment, discretion and initiative in ensuring the proper services are delivered to victims and the general public.  Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with agencies, the general public and the court.
  • Understanding the criminal justice system, court processes & procedures, court filings & dockets, and basic administration of justice.   Understanding of the Protective Order Process and how to complete the necessary paperwork in assisting victims with filings and the actual hearings. 
  • Knowledge of the Crime Victim and Witness Rights Act, Virginia Victims Fund & grant program with the State.  Knowledge of accounting, finance and bookkeeping related to a budget & expenditures.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office, oral & written communication, standard office equipment, office policies & procedures, and working with sensitive & confidential information.

   

  Background:

  • High school graduate or GED equivalent with 3 years or more experience; Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in social work, criminal justice or a related human services environment is a plus; or any equivalent combination of training and experience.
  • Must be a U.S. Citizen and able to pass a criminal background check. Fingerprint submission required.

   

  Apply:

  Please send cover letter, resume & references (minimum 3) to: rsykes@sussexcao.com.  NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE. A Virginia Employment Application will be requested upon an interview. (https://dls.virginia.gov/stateapp.docx - a fillable pdf is available). 

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• Solid Waste Convenience Center Site Attendants

• Job Duties: Provide assistance to residents as needed. Monitor items to be discarded to ensure compliance with Waste Management regulations. Open and close the sites and keep the grounds clean. Maintain a clean work environment. Other duties as assigned.

  Qualifications: High school diploma or GED. Ability to life 50 lbs. Dependable transportation. The ability to operate small blowers. Keep accurate and legible records. This position requires a background check.

  How to apply: Applications are available at Convenience sites throughout the County and at the County Administration Office. Applications can also be found online at the County website. Return completed applications to the County Administration Office at 20135 Princeton Road, Sussex, VA. 23884. Attention Jeff Gary.

  This job is open for continuous recruitment. For more information contact Jeff Gary at 434-246-4392.

• PT Animal Services Attendant - [NEW as of 7/2023 until filled]

• The County of Sussex is accepting applications for the position of Part-Time Animal Services Attendant. Work involves maintaining the Sussex County Animal Pound, cleaning kennels and cages, cleaning the office area, feeding and providing water for the animals at the pound, answering the phones, greeting the public and other duties as assigned. This position includes cleaning the animal shelter on the weekends and other time as needed.

  Minimum training and experience: Any combination and experience equivalent to graduation from high school.

  Special requirements:  Some knowledge of small animal care and behavior; skill in handling animals (dogs and cats); skill in cleaning and maintaining facilities; skill in dealing with the public.  Must possess a valid Virginia driver’s license and must meet and maintain all county and state training and education requirements for the position.

   Salary: $13.39 per hour / 20 – 28 hours/week

   Submit completed Virginia state application (DPT Form 10-012 – Rev 10/99), cover letter, detailed resume, salary history and work related references to: Shilton R. Butts, Assistant to the County Administrator at Post Office Box 1397, 20135 Princeton Road, Sussex, Virginia 23884 or e-mail sricks@sussexcountyva.gov.  State applications can be downloaded at www.virginia.gov or by calling (434) 246 1000 to request that the application be mailed or emailed to you. If mailing or hand delivering documents, please mark the sealed envelope “CONFIDENTIAL” and place in the box outside the County Administration Building office door.  NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE. 

   THIS POSITION WILL BE OPEN UNTIL FILLED.

   The County of Sussex is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 

The County of Sussex is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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