Job Posting End Date: December 8, 2025 at 11:59pm CST Anoka County welcomes people with different talents, personalities, and experiences to work together in ways that make us both effective and efficient. Our team of over 100 people in the Anoka County Attorney's Office is united by a common mission to preserve the public's trust. We do this by bringing our very best to work every day and serving Anoka County's 369,000 citizens with respect and compassion. The Anoka County Attorney's Office is seeking a leader to design, develop, implement, and direct the services and employees of the Victim Witness division of the office. This division is responsible for providing direct crime services including legal, emotional, and financial support services; legal assistance to prosecutors through witness management and trial assistance; community outreach and education through various committees, events and trainings; and grant coordination to support grant activities for under-served populations in Anoka County including the elderly population and individuals with limited-English proficiency. In order to be considered for this position, information to support your answers must be included in your application. A resume attachment is optional and cannot be used in place of this application. Applications must be received by the closing deadline of 11:59 pm on December 8th in order to be considered. The Anoka County Attorney's Office is a large professional law firm with a collegial environment where employees are part of a team and support each other in the mission of the office and in day-to-day work. In addition, we offer the following: This full-time, exempt, benefit-eligible position is located at the Anoka County Government Center. Interviews will be held in-person with the anticipated date of December 15th, 2025 for those selected to move forward in the hiring process. Pay & Benefits Anoka County Salary Schedule, Grade 36: $85,363.20 - $119,496.00 annually ($41.04 to $57.45 per hour). Offer to be commensurate with experience. 24 days of paid flexible time off (FTO) and up to 12.5 paid holidays in your first year. Comprehensive insurance, including medical, dental, vision, flex benefits and more at www.anokacountymn.gov/benefits Medical and dental clinic exclusive to employees, located at the Anoka County Government Center. Anoka County employees participate in Public Employers Retirement Plan (PERA) with contributions from both the employer and the employee. In addition, employees may take advantage of other retirement investment options. The Anoka County Attorney's office values its employees and invests in their professional growth and development. Employees have advancement and professional development opportunities. Work Location This position will work at the Anoka County Government Center in Anoka. Expected work hours are Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Schedule may vary based on business needs and supervisory approval. Job Duties and Responsibilities These examples are not all inclusive and are intended to be illustrative of primary responsibilities of an Anoka County Manager, Victim Witness Services Manage, mentor, develop and evaluate Victim Witness program staff and interns. Establish and maintain policies, procedures, strategic plan, statistics, and quality assurance measurements. Ensure victims' rights are met as required by Minnesota statute. Serve as liaison between Victim Witness Program staff and County Attorney. Represent the Anoka County Attorney's Office to the public, external agencies, and justice partners. Collaborate with organizations to develop and enhance victim services and the administration of justice. Identify and apply for appropriate grants and complete required monitoring and reporting. Represent a victim perspective in office decision making processes to ensure victim rights are considered. Maintain caseload to provide direct service to crime victims. MinimumKnowledge, Skills, and Abilities Needed Bachelor's degree or higher in criminal justice, criminology, psychology, human services, social sciences, or highly related field and five years of job-related experience. In lieu of the required education, an equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis. Must successfully pass criminal history background check including fingerprinting. Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Needed Previous supervisory experience. Previous experience working in a state or county attorney's office. Skill in effective leadership and team management. Ability to work with people from diverse cultural and social backgrounds. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the public, County Attorney departments, and justice partners, in a professional manner. Work Conditions Work is performed in a professional legal office environment. * Essential functions of this position are performed at the work site located in the Anoka County Government Center. Selection Process It is important that your application show all the relevant education and experience you possess. This information will determine which candidates will proceed in the selection process. A submitted application is also used to verify the answers to any supplemental questions. Pre-employment Requirements Anoka County has determined that successfully passing a pre-employment criminal/driving background check, drug screen and DOT physical, and/or other qualifications checks may be necessary for certain positions. Applicants may be required to sign an informed consent form allowing the County to obtain to conduct such screenings and/or verify their qualifications in connection with the position sought. Applicants who do not sign the informed consent form will not be further considered for the position. About Anoka County As the fourth largest county in Minnesota, we depend on the diversity, dedication, determination, and innovation of our employees. We offer a wide range of career opportunities for people with a variety of personalities, abilities, knowledge, and life experiences who can come together for the single purpose of serving Anoka County's 369,000 citizens in a respectful, innovative, and fiscally responsible manner. If your career aspirations resonate with our mission, we invite you to Find Your Path with Anoka County! Hear from other Anoka County employees here. Commitment to Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employment Anoka County is committed to the principles of our Affirmative Action Plan and Equal Employment Opportunity. It is the policy of Anoka County to recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job titles, without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, marital status, genetic information, status with regard to public assistance, physical ability, sexual orientation, or age except where such status is a bona fide occupational qualification. It is the policy of Anoka County to make employment decisions in a manner that will further our Affirmative Action Plan and Equal Employment Opportunity. 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