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Brazoria County
Crime Victim Coordinator
Entry-Level JobVerifiedNo experience needed
Career Insights for Crime Scene / Forensic Science Technician
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What they do
A Crime Scene or Forensic Science Technician collects and analyzes physical evidence from crime scenes. Carefully documents a crime scene and catalogues evidence collected. Conducts laboratory analysis of evidence gathered, uses computer databases to identify evidence, and uses findings to reconstruct crime scenes.
$52,117 / year median in Texas
+9% projected growth
Job Description
Work involves developing, implementing, and administering victim programs/services; providing crisis counseling; providing referral services; and interfacing with community organizations involved in crime victim services. This is a grant-funded position and continued employment is contingent upon the availability of grant funds year by year. Knowledge/experience in obtaining/maintaining grants a plus. Salary is $41,600 annually. The primary duties of this position will be: 1) the ability to locate and to communicate with victims/witnesses; 2) assisting victims with victim impact statements and assisting in explaining their legal rights as a crime victim; 3) assisting victims in obtaining financial/counseling assistance via the Attorney General's office; 4) providing a basic level of emotional support to victims; 5) acting as an escort for court/appointments; 6) being the primary contact within the D.A.'s office for victims; 7) assisting victims with protective orders; 8) assisting prosecutors with collecting restitution for victims; and 9) keeping victims updated as to the status of their cases; 10) organizing and participation in ceremonies honoring victims of crime; 11) detailed victim data entry into computer system; 12) capturing statistical data for grant purposes; 13) enter all contacts information/data into computer system; 14) maintain confidential victim files.