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Pierre, SD | United States

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Job Description

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Job ID: 26451
Agency: Department of Public Safety - Division of Criminal Justice
Location: Pierre
Salary: $73,248.08 to $78,459.22 annually, depending on experience
Pay Grade: GL
Closing Date: 03/20/2024

This is a Full-Time position with the Department of Public Safety. For more information please visit .

The Director of the Victims' Services Program is responsible for overseeing both the South Dakota Crime Victims' Compensation Program and the South Dakota Victims' Assistance Program. Victims' Compensation provides direct monetary assistance to crime victims. Victims' Assistance obtains federal grant funding and grants both state and federal grant money to organizations that provide direct services to victims, such as shelters. The Director supervises grant, claims, and support staff; and is responsible for overseeing all funding.

This position works in an office environment with some travel required.

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:
A background in working with victims or providing services to victims.

Knowledge of the Federal Department of Justice and Health and Humans Services grant requirements, and the criminal justice process.

Skill to:

• communicate clearly in writing;
• read, understand, apply and explain federal grant requirements and applicable South Dakota statutes.

Ability to:

• communicate well with a variety of individuals, including those in stressful or traumatic situations;
• create solid working relationships with service providers throughout South Dakota.

Additional Requirements: To be considered, please attach your resume, letter of interest, and writing sample.

This position is eligible for Veterans' Preference per ARSD 55:10:02:08.

Successful applicant(s) will be required to undergo a background investigation. An arrest/conviction record will not necessarily bar employment.

The State of South Dakota does not sponsor work visas for new or existing employees. All persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and complete an Employment Eligibility Verification, Form I-9. The State of South Dakota as an employer will be using E-Verify to complete employment eligibility verification upon hire.

The State of South Dakota offers employer paid health insurance plus eleven paid holidays, generous vacation and sick leave accrual, dental, vision, and other insurance options, and retirement benefits. You can view our benefits information at . This position is a member of Class A retirement under SDRS.

Must apply online:
You must apply online, emailed resumes or submissions will not be accepted.
South Dakota Bureau of Human Resources
Telephone: 605.773.3148 Email: [email protected]

"An Equal Opportunity Employer"

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