City and County of Denver
Crime Victim Compensation Specialist
City and County of Denver, Denver, Colorado, United States, 80285
## Crime Victim Compensation Specialist# About Our JobWith competitive pay, great benefits, and endless opportunities, working for the City and County of Denver means seeing yourself working with purpose — for you, and those who benefit from your passion, skills, and expertise. Join our diverse, inclusive, and talented workforce of more than 11,000 team members who are at the heart of what makes Denver, Denver.**What We Offer**This is a grant funded limited position with an expected end date of December 31, 2026, with the possibility of an extension. The City and County of Denver offers a competitive salary commensurate with education and experience. The expected starting pay for this position is $22.50 an hour. We also offer generous benefits for full-time employees which include but is not limited to:* A guaranteed life-long monthly pension, once vested after 5 years of service* 457B Retirement Plan* 132 hours of PTO earned within first year* 11 Paid Holidays per year, plus 1 personal holiday* Education Refund Program (ERP) - a chance for the city to support your continued learning and career growth by investing in your future with the city* Care Bank – 8 weeks of Paid Family Leave (after the probation period is passed)* Free RTD Eco Pass* Competitive medical, dental and vision plans effective within 1 month of start date**Who We Are**The Mission of the
is to professionally and completely prosecute crimes and investigate potential crimes on behalf of the people of the State of Colorado, and in doing so, do justice, advocate for victims' rights and advise and consult in the deterrence and prevention of crime; to ensure the open, evenhanded and humane administration of justice. The office employs approximately 120 attorneys and 180 support staff, who are responsible for more than 6,000 felony and 12,000 misdemeanor prosecutions annually. The elected District Attorney is the chief law enforcement officer in the City and County of Denver and is responsible for the prosecution of violations of Colorado State Laws. The current Denver District Attorney is John Walsh. We are currently recruiting for a Crime Victim Compensation Specialist.**Location**In this position you can expect to work on site at the Republic Plaza building located at 370 17th St., Suite 5300 Denver, CO 80202, Monday through Friday from 8:00AM - 5:00PM.**What You’ll Do**We are currently seeking a Crime Victim Compensation Specialist who can perform secretarial duties utilizing legal terminology, procedures, and documents. If you have ever wanted to work to better your community, while advancing your career in an exciting and dynamic environment, this may be the legal opportunity for you.The Crime Victim Compensation Specialist position will be responsible for:* Working with limited supervision and performs a number of duties related to processing Crime Victim Compensation claims and providing assistance to crime victims and service providers* Duties assigned are generally complex: The employee receives assignments and is expected to carry them through to completion with substantial independence; Work is reviewed for adherence to instructions, program policies and procedures, accuracy, completeness and conformance to standard practice and precedent* Communication is with the public, community partners, co-workers and other members of the District Attorney’s staff; Interactions frequently occur with who are in crisis or other stressful situations and requires discretion and judgment as well as courtesy, tact, and empathy* Employee reviews information for completeness and evaluates the need for additional documentation* Monitors and tracks receipt of the information and enters data completely and accurately* Answers telephone inquiries from the public, provides referral to community agencies, and responds to inquiries from community agencies and service providers* Reading and summarizing police reports* Explaining Crime Victim Compensation program policies to victims and service providers* Processing payments and data entry* Other duties, as assigned or requested**What You’ll Bring**We value diversity of ethnicity, race, socioeconomic status, sexual identity, gender, religion, language, ability, and experience and exemplify this through the makeup of our team at all levels. You'll be right at home here if you cultivate strong relationships and push yourself, your work, the people around you and Denver to the next level.Our ideal candidate has some or all the following experience, skills, and characteristics:
* Data entry skills* Bilingual in Spanish* Knowledge of medical billing* Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment and multitask and do two more tasks simultaneously* Must be comfortable with answering phones* Exceptional customer service* Ability to read police reports and speak to victims of violent crime**Required Minimum Qualifications*** Education requirement: Graduation from high school or the possession of a GED, HiSET or TASC Certificate.* Experience Requirement: Two (2) years of clerical experience.* Education/Experience Equivalency: Additional appropriate education may be substituted for the minimum experience requirement.**Application Deadline**This position is expected to stay open until Wednesday, January 14, 2026. Please submit your application as soon as possible and no later than January 14, 2026, at 11:59PM to ensure consideration.
# About Everything Else**Job Profile**DC1496 Administrative Support Assistant IIITo view the full job profile including position specifications, physical demands, and probationary period, click .**Position Type**Limited (Fixed Term)**Position Salary Range**$0.00 - $0.00**Target Pay**$22.50 an hour**Agency**District Attorney**Redeployment during Citywide Emergencies**City and County of Denver employees may be re-deployed to work in other capacities in their own agencies or in other city agencies to support core functions of the city during a citywide emergency declared by the Mayor.*The City and County of Denver provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, age, or any other status protected under federal, state, and/or local law.**It is your right to access oral or written language assistance, sign language interpretation, real-time captioning via CART, or disability-related accommodations. To request any of these services at no cost to you, please contact Jobs@Denvergov.org with three business days’ notice.****Applicants for employment with the City and County of Denver must have valid work authorization that does not require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the U.S.***For information about right to work, click
for English or
for Spanish.### Work With UsWith competitive pay, , and endless opportunities, working for the City and County of Denver means seeing yourself working with purpose — for you, and those who benefit from your passion, skills and expertise.See yourself experiencing growth and balance.See yourself being respected and valued.See yourself belonging here.Join our diverse, inclusive and talented workforce of more than 11,000 team members who are at the heart of what makes Denver, Denver.**Your journey starts right here.****#SeeYourselfHere**Never miss Dever Jobs— #J-18808-Ljbffr
is to professionally and completely prosecute crimes and investigate potential crimes on behalf of the people of the State of Colorado, and in doing so, do justice, advocate for victims' rights and advise and consult in the deterrence and prevention of crime; to ensure the open, evenhanded and humane administration of justice. The office employs approximately 120 attorneys and 180 support staff, who are responsible for more than 6,000 felony and 12,000 misdemeanor prosecutions annually. The elected District Attorney is the chief law enforcement officer in the City and County of Denver and is responsible for the prosecution of violations of Colorado State Laws. The current Denver District Attorney is John Walsh. We are currently recruiting for a Crime Victim Compensation Specialist.**Location**In this position you can expect to work on site at the Republic Plaza building located at 370 17th St., Suite 5300 Denver, CO 80202, Monday through Friday from 8:00AM - 5:00PM.**What You’ll Do**We are currently seeking a Crime Victim Compensation Specialist who can perform secretarial duties utilizing legal terminology, procedures, and documents. If you have ever wanted to work to better your community, while advancing your career in an exciting and dynamic environment, this may be the legal opportunity for you.The Crime Victim Compensation Specialist position will be responsible for:* Working with limited supervision and performs a number of duties related to processing Crime Victim Compensation claims and providing assistance to crime victims and service providers* Duties assigned are generally complex: The employee receives assignments and is expected to carry them through to completion with substantial independence; Work is reviewed for adherence to instructions, program policies and procedures, accuracy, completeness and conformance to standard practice and precedent* Communication is with the public, community partners, co-workers and other members of the District Attorney’s staff; Interactions frequently occur with who are in crisis or other stressful situations and requires discretion and judgment as well as courtesy, tact, and empathy* Employee reviews information for completeness and evaluates the need for additional documentation* Monitors and tracks receipt of the information and enters data completely and accurately* Answers telephone inquiries from the public, provides referral to community agencies, and responds to inquiries from community agencies and service providers* Reading and summarizing police reports* Explaining Crime Victim Compensation program policies to victims and service providers* Processing payments and data entry* Other duties, as assigned or requested**What You’ll Bring**We value diversity of ethnicity, race, socioeconomic status, sexual identity, gender, religion, language, ability, and experience and exemplify this through the makeup of our team at all levels. You'll be right at home here if you cultivate strong relationships and push yourself, your work, the people around you and Denver to the next level.Our ideal candidate has some or all the following experience, skills, and characteristics:
* Data entry skills* Bilingual in Spanish* Knowledge of medical billing* Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment and multitask and do two more tasks simultaneously* Must be comfortable with answering phones* Exceptional customer service* Ability to read police reports and speak to victims of violent crime**Required Minimum Qualifications*** Education requirement: Graduation from high school or the possession of a GED, HiSET or TASC Certificate.* Experience Requirement: Two (2) years of clerical experience.* Education/Experience Equivalency: Additional appropriate education may be substituted for the minimum experience requirement.**Application Deadline**This position is expected to stay open until Wednesday, January 14, 2026. Please submit your application as soon as possible and no later than January 14, 2026, at 11:59PM to ensure consideration.
# About Everything Else**Job Profile**DC1496 Administrative Support Assistant IIITo view the full job profile including position specifications, physical demands, and probationary period, click .**Position Type**Limited (Fixed Term)**Position Salary Range**$0.00 - $0.00**Target Pay**$22.50 an hour**Agency**District Attorney**Redeployment during Citywide Emergencies**City and County of Denver employees may be re-deployed to work in other capacities in their own agencies or in other city agencies to support core functions of the city during a citywide emergency declared by the Mayor.*The City and County of Denver provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, age, or any other status protected under federal, state, and/or local law.**It is your right to access oral or written language assistance, sign language interpretation, real-time captioning via CART, or disability-related accommodations. To request any of these services at no cost to you, please contact Jobs@Denvergov.org with three business days’ notice.****Applicants for employment with the City and County of Denver must have valid work authorization that does not require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the U.S.***For information about right to work, click
for English or
for Spanish.### Work With UsWith competitive pay, , and endless opportunities, working for the City and County of Denver means seeing yourself working with purpose — for you, and those who benefit from your passion, skills and expertise.See yourself experiencing growth and balance.See yourself being respected and valued.See yourself belonging here.Join our diverse, inclusive and talented workforce of more than 11,000 team members who are at the heart of what makes Denver, Denver.**Your journey starts right here.****#SeeYourselfHere**Never miss Dever Jobs— #J-18808-Ljbffr