Administrative Special Services Staff I - homicide Advocate

Administrative Special Services Staff I-Homicide Advocate

Salary: $49,982.40 Annually Location: Michigan, MI Job Type: Appointed (Other) Job Number: 20250392910148SB Department: Police Department Opening Date: 01/14/2026 Closing Date: 1/25/2026 11:59 PM Eastern Bargaining Unit: 9000-Non Union

Description

This position of Detroit Police Homicide Advocate works under the direct supervision of the Victim Assistance Senior Social Worker, and is primarily responsible for providing direct services to victims, families and communities affected by homicide within the City of Detroit. Skills and abilities associated with the provision of customer services; independent and team functioning and ability to communicate with all levels of management is preferred but not required. There is travel associated with this position and the hours per day and week are eight (8) and forty (40) respectively. Employees, in this position must maintain A Detroit Police Driver's License, due to driving a police department vehicle. Employees, in this position, have no supervisory responsibilities. Employees, in this title work in conjunction with the Detroit Police Victim Assistance and Homicide Units and the specific duties associated with this position are as follows:

• Retrieve Homicide crime reports and next – of –kin information from the Homicide Unit daily.
• Provide Follow –up contact with next- of –kin, as assigned.
• Assist in homicide support groups.
• Provide court appointment as needed.
• Assist in transport of victims, as needed.
• Process all homicide law enforcement verification (LEV) request.
• Complete all related case documentation.
• Complete monthly stats, timely.
• Perform other related duties, as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

The desired candidate must possess one (1) year or more of experience in the area of the applied position. The skills, knowledge and minimum qualifications required for this position, are skills commensurate with the competition of a high school education. The Desired candidate must possess a Valid Michigan Driver's License and maintain a driving record that is in accordance to the Detroit Police Department standards to operate Department Vehicles prior to and throughout employment with the Detroit Police Department.

Supplemental Information

Employees in this position must maintain a Detroit Police Department Driver's License, due to the requirement of driving a Detroit Police Victim Assistance Program Vehicle. All Detroit Police Victim Advocates are 100% contractual and exempt from all union affiliations. Employees, in this position are employed under the Detroit Police Department Victim Assistance. Special Note: This is an at-will appointment, and the candidate selected serves at the pleasure of the Chief of Police. This is a grant funded position, and may be eliminated when the funding ends. Candidates will be required to undergo a full criminal background check prior to execution of contractual agreement or hiring.

Medical Plan Offering for Administrative Special Services Employees

The City of Detroit is pleased to continue to provide a medical plan option to our Administrative Special Services Employees for the 2020 plan year. This plan is provided by Blue Care Network of Michigan and utilizes their PCP Focus Network. This plan provides you with the opportunity to receive an enhanced level of benefits and pay less out of your paycheck for your medical plan. There are two important requirements that you should consider and understand if you should decide to enroll in this plan. You will have to choose a primary care physician that serves within the PCP Focus network. This primary care physician coordinates your care. The network includes over 22,000 Primary Care Physicians. There are also Wellness Requirements that you (the subscriber) must meet in order to remain in the enhanced level of benefit.

Benefits

Administrative Special Services Staff (Exempt) are eligible for the following benefits:

• CURRENT SICK LEAVE – Granted (3) months of continuous service. (1) day per month, not to exceed (12) days per year.
• VACATION – Granted (1) day per pay period, not to exceed 20 days per fiscal year
• PAID HOLIDAYS – Granted if paid for 600 straight time hours in the (12) months prior to the holiday
• MILEAGE REIMBURSEMENT - Granted on same basis as regular employees.
• WORKERS COMPENSATION – Covered by applicable laws.
• UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION - Covered by applicable laws.
• HOSPITALIZATION – You are eligible to purchase healthcare benefits for yourself and your dependents under a group rate. You will be responsible for the full premium, no employer contribution will be applied.

Administrative Special Services Staff (Non-Exempt) are eligible for the following benefits:

• CURRENT SICK LEAVE – Granted (3) months of continuous service. (1) Day per month, not to exceed (12) days per year.
• VACATION – Granted on the following basis:
• Terms of Service Vacation leave Earned Less than 6 months None After 6 months & (1000 work hours)5 days After 1 year An additional 5 days 2-5 years 10 days 6-7 years 11 days 8-9 years 12 days 10-12 years 13 days 15- years15- years
• PAID HOLIDAYS – Granted if paid for 600 straight time hours in the (12) months prior to the holiday
• OVERTIME - Granted on same basis as regular employees.
• MILEAGE REIMBURSEMENT - Granted on same basis as regular employees.
• WORKERS COMPENSATION – Covered by applicable laws.
• UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION - Covered by applicable laws.
• HOSPITALIZATION – You are eligible to purchase healthcare benefits for yourself and your dependents under a group rate. You will be responsible for the full premium; no employer contribution will be applied. Please review the Health Care Plan Options Booklet for more detailed information.

This position is not eligible for the City Pension Plan, dental, vision, optical, death, life, disability, funeral, reserve sick or jury duty.

01 Do you have at least (i) yr experience working with victims

Yes No Required Question

Employer: City of Detroit Address: Coleman A. Young Municipal Center 2 Woodward Ave ste 316 Detroit, Michigan, 48226