A new position at the Shawnee County Sheriff’s Workplace will rise up for victims of crime.
Functions for a citizen advocate coordinator are actually being accepted.
The individual chosen will be anticipated to function a “devoted first level of contact for all victims of crime and witnesses to prison acts requesting info or help regarding the prison justice system.”
Position will be open for 2 weeks
The position formally opened Monday on the Shawnee County web site.
Abigail Christian, sheriff’s workplace spokeswoman, stated it will stay open for a 14-day interval. Throughout that point, functions could also be submitted from any individual assembly the position’s minimal {qualifications}.
Compensation for this position will be an hourly vary of $20.19 to $20.29.
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Sheriff Brian Hill believes the citizen advocate is a crucial position for the company and will be an amazing useful resource for the group, Christian stated.
It’s anticipated the position will present conventional sufferer/witness companies whereas supporting officers and investigators in successfully speaking with individuals interacting with the sheriff’s workplace and the prison justice system.
The citizen advocate will additionally function an extra level of contact for anybody needing info or sources from the sheriff’s workplace.
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County commissioners authorised the sheriff’s workplace request Oct. 19 to create the position.
Keishera These days is the enterprise reporter for the Topeka Capital-Journal. She could be reached at [email protected]. Observe her on Twitter @Lately_KT.
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