Domestic Violence Program Assistant

Job Type: Location Type: On-site

 

Salary: $26.79 – $35.26 Hourly
Location : OR 97123, OR
Job Type: Limited Duration
Job Number: 2026-98
Department: Police
Opening Date: 03/11/2026
Closing Date: 3/29/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

The Police Department is currently recruiting for a full-time Domestic Violence Program Assistant. This limited duration position is grant funded through December 31, 2026. There is no guarantee of future funding. The person in this position performs a variety of specialty police support duties including crisis intervention and victim advocacy services The ideal candidate will have a strong interest in providing service to victims of domestic violence and sexual violence crimes. Requirements include completion of the Oregon State Victim’s Assistance Academy (or equivalent) and some experience providing administrative support within an office environment.

The principal function of an employee in this class performs a variety of specialty police support duties including crisis intervention and victim advocacy services. The work is performed under the supervision and direction of an assigned supervisor, but considerable leeway is granted for the exercise of independent judgment and initiative. The nature of the work performed requires that an employee in this class establish and maintain effective working relationships with department and City personnel and the general public. The principal duties of this class are performed in a police department environment.

Current / Upcoming Projects:
VAWA grant support – Providing DV/SA victim advocacy and maintaining the records in support of the
grant.
Examples of Essential Work

• Serves as a “Jessica Gonzales Victim Assistant” to police identified domestic violence and sexual violence victims.
• Responds to victims with crisis counseling services and safety planning to victims of domestic violence and sexual violence.
• Provides information to identified victims and referrals to community resources.
• Provides education on dynamics of domestic and sexual violence and healthy relationships compared to relationships based on power and control.
• Performs follow-up victim contacts; determines follow-up needs of children.
• Provides referrals and information on enforcement of civil protection orders.
• Provides follow-up information and referral.
• Interacts with the court systems, advocacy programs and appropriate resources for victims in the Washington County Area.
• Reviews and scores fatality risk assessment data and communicates resulting information to co-workers.
• Manage records and information in any format, in accordance with applicable statutes, regulations and City policy, guidance and records retention schedule.
• Performs other duties of a similar nature and level as assigned.

Acceptable Experience and Training

High School Diploma or GED, office experience, completion of the Oregon State Victim’s Assistance Academy (or comparable 40-hour victim assistance curriculum), experience working with law enforcement agencies, and a strong interest in providing service to victims of domestic violence and sexual violence crimes; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above.

Licensing/Certifications

• Valid Driver’s License and safe driving record;
• Must be able to pass an extensive background investigation;
• Ability to attend work on a regular, predictable basis as scheduled.

KNOWLEDGE OF:

• Positive and effective customer service principles;
• Recordkeeping principles;
• Mathematical concepts;
• Applicable local, state and federal laws, rules, and regulations;
• Modern office equipment.

SKILL IN:

• Providing positive and effective customer service;
• Time management and work prioritization;
• Filing, organizing and maintaining records and databases;
• Researching, compiling and reconciling data and information;
• Preparing reports, correspondence and documentation;
• Providing attention to detail;
• Appropriate handling of confidential or sensitive information;
• Interpreting and applying applicable laws, codes, regulations and standards;
• Utilizing a computer and relevant software applications;
• Promoting a culture of teamwork and communication by working in collaboration and treating coworkers with respect and dignity and maintaining an open mind to diverse voices and ideas.

Additional Information
Hillsboro Police Department offers Bi-Lingual Pay: Employees who are qualified by the department as bi-lingual in English and Spanish or Japanese, American Sign Language or a language spoken by over ten percent (10%) of City residents as documented by the most recent U.S. Census will receive a monthly premium of five percent (5%) of their regular base pay.
CITY OF HILLSBORO’S CORE VALUES:
Employees at the City of Hillsboro are expected to exemplify the behaviors set forth in our Core Values as follows:
• Excellence in Public Service
• Respect for Diverse Voices and Ideas
• Responsiveness in Customer Service
• Tradition of Reliability
• Stewardship of the Public Trust
• Leadership with Ethics and Integrity
• Culture of Teamwork and Communication
• Emphasis on Innovation

Employees are also expected to promote a positive work environment and to be effective and collaborative team members, while providing responsive municipal services to the citizens of the City of Hillsboro.
City of Hillsboro is proud to offer robust benefit packages to employees. Please check out our for benefit guides for our non-represented full-time employees and part-time employees. Benefits may vary for positions identified in Police, Fire, and Library collective bargaining agreements, which can also be found on the Salary and Benefits page.
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To ensure your application receives full consideration, please complete all sections of the online application thoroughly. Resumes and Cover Letters are not accepted as supplemental attachments.

• Provide complete details about your work experience, education, and relevant qualifications directly in the application. Taking the time to fill out the application carefully gives the review panel the best understanding of your skills and experience.
• Incomplete applications will not be considered.
• Only Veterans’ Preference documents or Position Specific Certification documentation (if applicable) will be reviewed as attachments.

Do you understand the requirements for your application?

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Have you completed the Oregon State Victim’s Assistance Academy or a comparable 40-hour victim assistance curriculum? If so, please list the date, sponsor, and number of hours completed.
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Do you have experience working with law enforcement agencies? If so, please describe that experience.
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Do you have a strong interest in providing service to victims of domestic violence and sexual violence crimes? If so, please describe how you developed that interest.
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If you believe that you have an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job without meeting the above qualifications, please describe that education and experience below.
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This position may include weekend hours, more specifically Saturdays. Would you be willing to or be available to work on weekends?

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• No

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