Job Posting: Victim Advocate (SB 50)

Department of Justice

JC-532334
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Victim Advocate (SB 50)
ANALYST II

$6,031.00 - $7,547.00 per Month
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

Final Filing Date: 11/10/2026

Job Description and Duties

Are you looking for a role where your advocacy skills and coordination support a meaningful mission? The Community Awareness, Response, and Engagement (CARE) office is looking for a motivated professional to join our Victims’ Services Unit (VSU). As a Victim Advocate (Analyst II) with the Victim Services Unit (VSU), you will play a critical role in supporting the unit’s mission to serve victims, survivors, and their families. VSU is committed to victim-centered, trauma-informed, and culturally sensitive services to all crime victims, including underserved, at-risk, underrepresented, and vulnerable populations for the state of California.

As a Victim Advocate within VSU, your days will be dynamic and diverse. You will serve as primary contact for victims of crime to provide information on their Victim’s Rights and advocacy support during prosecutorial cases, post-conviction, and in the aftermath of a crime. This Victim Advocate role will perform a range of complex and varied analytical tasks related to the efficient functioning of VSU, and to the successful implementation of the Device Protections request enacted through Senate Bill 50 (SB 50). Your responsibilities will bridge the gap between high-level coordination and direct support to victims and stakeholders across the state.

Under the direction of the VSU Supervisor I, the Analyst II must demonstrate a high degree of initiative, professionalism, and discretion in handling sensitive victim services and will be required to work independently and collaboratively with stakeholders. This Victim Advocate role is an opportunity to grow your career within the Department of Justice while serving the people of California. We offer a collaborative work environment that values independent action, diplomatic communication, and a proactive approach to problem-solving. By joining the CARE team, you will help us advance our mission of engagement and support, ensuring that victims' services are accessible, accurate, and compassionate. Step into a role where your skill set meets a higher purpose—apply today to help us make a difference.

The ideal candidate for this position will have the following essential experience, demonstrated knowledge, skills and/or abilities: 

  • Criminal justice support and advocacy. 
  • Victim’s rights, crisis intervention techniques and trauma centered care. 
  • Mandated reporting laws and confidentiality laws. 
  • Basic principles and practices of case management. 
  • Write clear, concise, and comprehensive case notes and reports. 
  • Maintain accurate statistical data records. 
  • Analyzing and researching a broad range of inquires submitted to the Office of the Attorney General. 
  • Compiling data. 
  • Assisting in the implementation of programs and the maintenance of related records and reports.
Duties require computer proficiency, strong organizational skills, analytical ability, and exceptional written and verbal communication skills.

Working Conditions This position has been designated as eligible for telework and is currently a remote-centered position. The position may however require in-person attendance when requested. The selected candidate would report to Department of Justice headquarters in Sacramento if/when required to attend mandated in-person meetings, trainings, etc. Expenses related to travel to the office for required events are the responsibility of the employee. All telework schedules are subject to change and may be reevaluated at any time.

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

Additional Documents

Position Details

Job Code #:
JC-532334
Position #(s):
420-091-5393-013
Working Title:
Victim Advocate (SB 50)
Classification:
ANALYST II
$6,031.00 - $7,547.00 A
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.
# of Positions:
1
Work Location:
Sacramento County
Telework:
Hybrid
Job Type:
Permanent, Full Time
Work Shift:
Day
Work Week:
Monday-Friday

Department Information

  • This position is located in the Directorate Division, Community Awareness, Response, and Engagement (CARE) Team, Victims’ Services Unit.
  • Please disregard the SROA/Surplus language below, as the Department of Justice requires applicants to submit their SROA/Surplus Letter if that is the basis of their eligibility.
  • For more information about the Department, please visit the Attorney General's website at www.oag.ca.gov.

Personal Leave Program: Effective July 1, 2025, state employees are subject to temporary wage reductions in exchange for Personal LeaveProgram (PLP) accruals. The specific rate and hours earned were negotiated and agreed upon by each bargaining unit. The actual monetary impact of these temporary reductions can vary based on your bargaining unit and/or federal and state tax withholdings. For additional information please visit Human Resources Manual - CalHR

Special Requirements

  • A fingerprint check will be required.
  • Clearly indicate the Job Control Code (JC-532334) and the title of this position in the "Examination or Job Title(s) For Which You Are Applying" section located on the first page of your State Application.
  • If you are using education to meet the minimum qualifications for this position, you must submit a copy of your transcript or diploma. An official transcript will be required upon appointment.

Application Instructions

Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.

Final Filing Date: 11/10/2026

Who May Apply

Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply. Individuals who are eligible for a Training and Development assignment may also be considered for this position(s).

Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).

How To Apply

Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included. If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below:

Address for Mailing Application Packages

You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:

Department of Justice
OHR- Christina Cortez
Attn: Christina Cortez (JC-532334)
Office of Human Resources
1300 I Street, Suite 720
Sacramento, CA 95814

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:

Department of Justice
OHR- Christina Cortez
Christina Cortez (JC-532334)
Office of Human Resources
1300 I Street, Suite 720
Sacramento, CA 95814
08:00 AM - 05:00 PM

Required Application Package Documents

The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:

  • Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
  • Resume is required and must be included.
  • Other -

    Completion of an online hiring test is REQUIRED as part of the selection process for this position. This hiring test is not the same as the Examination to obtain list eligibility for any classification in the State of California. Please follow the steps below to satisfy this requirement.

    Step 1: Registration: Register for this online hiring test by completing the form at the below link:Qualtrics Survey | Qualtrics Experience Management for providing proof of registration will be emailed when you complete this registration. You must upload proof of registration when applying for this position.

    - https://cadojgov1ex.gov1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_9uFfY12lSPeLEx0
  • Other -

    Step 2: Complete the Hiring Test You must complete the hiring test. You will receive instructions to complete this hiring test from Assessment.Support@doj.ca.gov after the Final Filing Date for this job posting.

Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.

Desirable Qualifications

In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:
  • Strong interpersonal and communication (oral and written) skills
  • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
  • Ability to work under pressure and perform multiple tasks with accuracy
  • Possess a high degree of initiative
  • Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality
  • Ability to build and maintain trust-based relationships with multiple internal and external stakeholders
  • Experience in local district attorney's offices
  • Experience with community-based providers serving vulnerable, at-risk, underrepresented and/or victims of crime
  • Experience with high volume in a victim support hotline or crisis line

Benefits

Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.

Contact Information

The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the application process. The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position.

Human Resources Contact:
Christina Cortez
(279) 599-3310
Christina.Cortez@doj.ca.gov
Hiring Unit Contact:
Charlene Andrews
(916) 210-7854
Charlene.Andrews@doj.ca.gov

Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.

EEO Contact:
EEO Officer
(916) 210-7580
EERROffice@doj.ca.gov
California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.

Additional Job Related Information

Additional Application Filing Information: Please note, if using the United States Postal Service for delivery, there is no guarantee that your application will be date stamped and will arrive by the final filing date. If your application does not have a postmark or date stamp and arrives after the final filing date, your application will not be accepted. Therefore, to ensure timely delivery of your application, it is recommended that you use either electronic delivery, parcel service, or certified mail. Using one of these options will provide proof of delivery prior to the final filing date.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.

It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.

Application Methods:
Electronic (Using your CalCareer Account)
By Mail
Drop-off
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