Victim Witness Advocate

Job Requirements

Interested in joining Milwaukee County? Milwaukee County is searching for authentic people who are out to change the game and bring their whole selves to work every day. Milwaukee County oversees operations from our Airport, Behavioral Health, Child Support, Combined Court Operations, Sheriff’s Department, Community Reintegration Center, Human Services, Parks, Public Safety, Public Works, Fleet Operations, Transportation, and at the Zoo.

Our departments are also dedicated to our Seniors and those with Disabilities in Aging and Disability Services, and Veterans in Veterans Services. Our employees remain committed to serving the cultural, human, recreational, and social needs of the entire community.

Provide comprehensive services as mandated by the Wisconsin Constitution and Chapter 950 of the Wisconsin Statutes to crime victims and witnesses. The Victim Witness Advocates (VW) are required to work on‑site 100% of the assigned workday due to the nature of the position. Face‑to‑face interactions are needed to meet the demands of engaging victims and witnesses in the criminal justice process.

• Provide services to crime victims/witnesses.
• Manage criminal juvenile court caseload, ensuring all victims/ witnesses are treated properly during the course of case prosecution.
• Orientate clients to their rights, the criminal justice system, and referral resources.
• Interpret to witnesses the importance of participation.
• Reassure and persuade reluctant witnesses to cooperate with prosecution.
• Identify and reduce barriers for cooperation.

Milwaukee County offers a competitive benefit package and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Milwaukee County provides a wide variety of interesting jobs for people who want to make a difference in our community.

Milwaukee County is an Equal Opportunity/E‑verify employer committed to diversity and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against based on age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability genetic information or protected veteran status. We maintain a drug‑free workplace and perform pre‑employment substance abuse testing, background checks and pre‑employment physicals subject to job requirements.

Hourly Pay Rate $22.33 to $33.51. Closing Date:
March 11, 2026, or upon receipt of the first 50 application submissions received.

Apply Online: ipc.us/t/337. If emailing your resume, please include the Job Title in the Subject field. For submitted application inquiries, please contact (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). disability‑related accommodations are needed, please contact 414‑278‑3936.