Victim/Witness Investigator
Listed on 2026-01-27
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Social Work
Family Advocacy & Support Services, Human Services/ Social Work, Government Administration, Public Health -
Government
Human Services/ Social Work, Government Administration, Public Health
Victim Advocate - 8129-Victim/Witness Investigator I
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Appointment Type: Permanent-Exempt (PEX) Appointment. Pursuant to the City & County of San Francisco Charter, Section 10.104.13, any person occupying a position under exempt appointment shall not be subject to civil service selection, appointment, and removal procedures. Exempt employees shall serve at the pleasure of the appointing officer.
The San Francisco District Attorney's Office is one of the premier law enforcement organizations in the United States. Our mission is to collaborate with the City’s diverse communities and law enforcement agencies to make San Francisco one of the safest cities in America. Our office engages in public education and crime prevention efforts while maintaining the traditional role of investigating, charging, and prosecuting all criminal violations occurring within the City and County of San Francisco.
The unparalleled opportunities for challenging, meaningful, and sophisticated work have consistently drawn top candidates to our office over the years.
The Victim Services Division (VSD) of the San Francisco District Attorney’s Office strives to make the criminal justice system humane and accessible by providing support and assistance to victims and their families in the aftermath of a crime, during criminal prosecution, and after a verdict has been reached. Even if justice is served in the courtroom, it does not always immediately change the way victims feel in their day-to-day lives afterwards.
Our division provides victims with advocacy, streamlines the process for collecting restitution and recouping compensation for financial losses when possible, and, in general, works tirelessly to support victims regain control over their lives.
The Victim Services Division is seeking to fill vacancies in the 8129 classification and placement will be based on prior experience.
Position DescriptionThe Victim/Witness Advocate position is responsible for assisting victims of crime by providing the mandated services for the Victim-Witness Assistance Program, pursuant to California Penal Code Section 13835 and the Victims’ Bill of Rights. These services, which are also provided to victims’ family members and witnesses of crimes, including advising participants of program services and outreach activities; referring program participants to professional care providers;
explaining the process of the criminal justice system; accompanying victims, family members, and witnesses to court and related hearings; and assisting participants with Victim Compensation Program applications.
Examples of job duties and responsibilities for all vacancies include but are not limited to:
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