Sexual And Domestic Violence Standards & Response Coordinator

VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE SERVICES ADVERTISEMENT

ROLE TITLE: PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION SPECIALIST II

Working Title: Sexual and Domestic Violence Standards & Response Coordinator 

Pay Band: 5

Position #: CJS00149

The Department of Criminal Justice Services is seeking a collaborative and innovative team player to serve as a full-time Sexual and Domestic Violence Standards & Response Coordinator in Richmond, Virginia. This position supports the work of the Victims Services section in the Division of Programs and Services. Public service offers the opportunity to do important rewarding work while maintaining a healthy work-life balance. If you want to be part of an agency that cares about our constituents, rigorously advocates, and promotes opportunities for all Virginians, we’d love to have you join us.

What you will do: 

• Support the implementation of the Virginia Sexual and Domestic Violence Program Professional Standards through technical assistance, consultation, site visits, and training to sexual and domestic violence organizations.
• Support program coordination efforts of the DCJS Professional Standards Operations Coordinator and the Virginia Sexual and Domestic Violence Program Professional Standards Committee.
• Support the development and capacity of Sexual Assault Response Teams (SARTs) across the Commonwealth through training, consultation, and resource development.
• Develop, coordinate, and facilitate training events for the agency related to sexual assault investigations, prosecutions, and coordinated responses.
• Provide virtual and in-person consultation to SARTs with the goal of increasing efficacy.
• Create and distribute resources to support SARTs.
• Staff and participate in collaborative partnerships including the SART state planning group and SART listserv.

What the ideal candidate must possess:

• Considerable demonstrated knowledge of crime victimization, especially of domestic violence and sexual assault.
• Working knowledge of functions and operations of domestic and sexual violence programs, to include nonprofit organizations.
• Documented experience with assessments, evaluations, audits, monitoring, or similar processes.
• Demonstrated ability to work autonomously to schedule multiple on-site visits, conduct visits, and develop comprehensive findings/recommendations within a specific timeframe.
• Documented experience working collaboratively as part of committees, task forces, and other teams. 
• Demonstrated ability to provide sound technical and programmatic assistance to sexual and domestic violence agencies or other criminal justice personnel.
• Proven ability to compose narrative reports, policies, correspondence, and other resource materials.
• Excellent and effective oral and written communication skills.
• Strong work ethic and exceptional customer service skills.
• Documented experience working both independently and as an active and contributing team member.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to exercise discretion and maintain confidentiality.
• This position requires intermittent travel across the Commonwealth of Virginia. 

Additional candidate considerations may include:

• Documented experience developing training curricula and facilitating training.
• Documented experience participating in and/or coordinating a Sexual Assault Response Team (SART) or other anti-violence coordinated community response team.
• Working knowledge of the Virginia Crime Victim and Witness Rights Act and of the criminal justice system in Virginia.

Interview candidates may be required to demonstrate the skills and abilities necessary for satisfactory performance of work. The candidate selected for the position must successfully complete a criminal background investigation and complete and submit Form I-9 (Employment Eligibility Verification) which will be entered into the Federal E-Verify system to confirm identity and work authorization. The individual may also be responsible for submitting an annual Statement of Personal Economic Interest. In addition, the selected candidate who begins original employment or re-employment in this position must serve a 12-month probationary period effective from the date of employment. The starting salary range is $75,000 to $85,000 plus the state’s benefits package. 

Applications for this position are only accepted electronically through the Commonwealth of Virginia’s Electronic Recruitment System at https://www.jobs.virginia.gov/home. All applications should be submitted by 11:55 pm on May 6, 2026. The application and supplemental questions must be completed in a comprehensive manner and reference any pertinent knowledge, skills, and abilities as well as any previous experience that relates to the position. Fax, email, or mail applications will not be accepted. Résumés and cover letters may be attached to the online application. 

The Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Prior to the next step in the recruiting process, we welcome you to inform us confidentially if you may require any accommodations in order to participate fully in our recruitment experience. Contact us at (804) 225-4399 to notify us of any needs related to completing the job application. AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other National Service Alumni are encouraged to apply. The Department also encourages and invites veterans to apply.

You will be provided with confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé are submitted successfully. Please refer to your account at https://www.jobs.virginia.gov/home for the status of your application and this position.