Careers

Victim Advocate (Law Enforcement)

Application Deadline: April 25, 2025 ----- Location: Irvine, California, United States

VICTIM ADVOCATE

Victim Assistance Programs - Law Enforcement Based Victim Advocacy Unit - Irvine Police Department - F/T. Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm, Some evenings and weekends required.

Responsibilities include:

• Provide assistance to victims of domestic violence, stalking, sexual assault, and elder abuse to mitigate the impact of victimization and/or during the case investigation and court appearance.
• Provide crisis intervention, short-term counseling, referrals and accompaniment services.
• Work in partnership with the District Attorney’s Office and law enforcement.
• Ability to work successfully with collaborative partners.

Requirements Include:

• Bachelor’s Degree in behavioral science, criminal justice, or related field.
• Basic knowledge of the criminal justice system, family dynamics, and sociological aspects of family violence and victimology.
• Must pass background investigation.
• Complete 48-hour state certified sexual assault counselor training and certified Domestic Violence Counselor training within first six months of employment.
• Bilingual English/Korean or English/Mandarin preferred.

Waymakers is a "Public Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) qualified employer."

Pay range: $22.45 - $23.52 per hour

Equal Opportunity Employer Waymakers is an equal opportunity employer who is committed to and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding recruitment and hiring. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state and/or local laws.