Trainee Advocate Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Salary : $44,512.00 - $81,993.60 Annually
Location : Throughout San Bernardino County, CA
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: 26-22057/22056-01
Department: District Attorney
Opening Date: 05/23/2026
Closing Date: 6/5/2026 5:00 PM Pacific
The Job
SALARY INCREASES
Employees are eligible for merit-based step increases within the salary range, up to the maximum step. Refer to the Administrative Services Unit MOU for details.
Paid Vacation & Sick Time
Paid Holidays
Salary displayed is the beginning step of a Trainee and the top step of an Advocate.
The San Bernardino County District Attorney's Office is seeking dedicated individuals for the role of Victim Advocate. Victim Advocates provide essential support to individuals who have experienced or witnessed a crime, helping them navigate the criminal justice system while addressing their unique needs, as well as those of their families.
Positions are located throughout San Bernardino County.
Applicants may apply for either Victim Advocate Trainee or Victim Advocate (journey-level). Candidates are encouraged to review both job descriptions carefully and apply based on their qualifications.
For additional information, refer to Victim Advocate Trainee ($46,300.80 - $62,192.00) or Victim Advocate ($62,150.40 - $85,300.80).
Victim Advocate Trainees may be promoted to Victim Advocate within 12 months upon meeting the minimum qualifications and receiving a successful Work Performance Evaluation (WPE).
Candidates possessing Spanish/English bilingual skills are encouraged to apply.
*A victim, as defined in the criminal justice system, is a person who has been harmed by another person.
Excellent Benefits
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CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
1). Pre-Employment Process: Prior to appointment, applicants must pass a background investigation which includes verification of employment history and education, fingerprinting, physical exam, and drug screening.
2). Travel: A valid California Class C Driver License is required to carry out the essential job-related functions of this position. Mileage reimbursement and proof of automobile liability insurance must be maintained. 3). Visa Sponsorship: San Bernardino County is not able to consider candidates who will require visa sponsorship at the time of application or in the future.4). Work Environment: Incumbents must operate with a high level of confidentiality and discretion when performing job duties.
5). Promotion: Victim Advocate Trainees are eligible for promotion to Victim Advocate upon meeting the minimum qualification for the class with a satisfactory work progress report within 12 months or be terminated.
Minimum Requirements
Victim Advocate Trainee:
Education: Associate's degree in Psychology, Sociology, Criminal Justice, Behavioral or Social Science or equivalent units.
--AND--
Must Meet One Of The Following Options:
Option 1: Completion of six (6) months of full-time experience and at least 384 total hours or more of supervised volunteer or internship crisis intervention counseling in a District Attorney's Office or a private victim assistance program contracted by a District Attorney's office.
Option 2: Six (6) months of full-time experience providing crisis intervention or counseling to victims* immediately following traumatic events resulting from violent crimes (e.g., domestic violence, child abuse, assault, sexual assault, elder abuse, homicide, robbery, drunk driving, human trafficking, vehicular manslaughter, and hate crimes) in either a private or government-operated victim assistance agency.
Option 3: Six (6) months of full-time equivalent experience assisting victims of crime as a Peace Officer in a law enforcement agency by conducting victim interviews, delivering immediate crisis intervention, and offering information and referrals for victim advocacy services (eligibility and child support issues are not considered crisis intervention counseling).
Option 4: Six (6) months of full-time equivalent crisis intervention experience in a government agency, including case management, conducting face-to-face interviews, making referrals, and assisting clients with applications for services in child, elder, or adult welfare programs.
Victim Advocate:
Education: Associate's degree in Psychology, Sociology, Criminal Justice, Behavioral or Social Science, or equivalent units.
--AND--
One (1) year of full-time equivalent experience performing the duties of a Victim Advocate in San Bernardino County, another County's District Attorney's Office, Attorney General's Office, Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Department of Defense/United States Military, Judge Advocate General (JAG), or an organization contracted with a county's District Attorney's Office.
Desired Qualifications
The ideal candidate will have experience working with victims and victims of crimes by providing them with emotional support. The Advocate will assist by serving as a liaison between the victim and the courts while navigating the criminal justice system.
Candidates possessing Spanish/English bilingual skills and a bachelor's degree are encouraged to apply.
Selection Process
Application Procedure: To be considered for this excellent opportunity, please complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire by 5:00 pm, Friday, June 5, 2026. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application and/or supplemental questionnaire.
There will be a competitive evaluation of qualifications based on a review of the application and supplemental questionnaire. It is to your advantage to be explicit in your responses on the application and supplemental questionnaire.
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EEO/ADA: San Bernardino County is an and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant employer, committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants.
ADA Accommodation: If you have a disability and require accommodations in the testing process, submit the (Download PDF reader)(Download PDF reader) within one week of a recruitment filing deadline.
Veterans' Preference: Eligible veterans and their spouse or widow(er) who are not current County employees may be awarded additional Veterans' Preference points. (Download PDF reader)(Download PDF reader) for information and instructions to request Veteran's Preference points.
Please review HERE for important Applicant Information and the County Employment Process
Administrative Services Unit
San Bernardino County offers a range of benefit programs for employees and their eligible dependents. These include health, dental, vision, and life insurance, as well as a variety of other voluntary benefits. Programs and benefit amounts vary and are based on bargaining unit, family size, hire date, plan selection, and number of hours worked.
Please review the appropriate * for more information
Refer to the appropriate MOU, contact the County's Employee Benefits and Services Division at (909) 387-5787 or visit the for more detailed information.
*Retirement benefits subject to change.
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I understand that I cannot update my application once I have submitted it. Therefore, I have fully completed all sections and provided full descriptions of my duties and responsibilities for each employer, and have fully reviewed my answers to all questions on the supplemental. (Do not refer to a resume or other documentation.)

• I understand.

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Please indicate which option you are applying under:

• Victim Advocate Trainee
• Victim Advocate

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If you are applying to Victim Advocate, do you have at least One (1) year of full-time experience performing the duties of a Victim Advocate in San Bernardino County, another County's District Attorney's Office, Attorney General's Office, Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Department of Defense/United States Military, Judge Advocate General (JAG), or an organization contracted with a county's District Attorney's Office.

• Yes
• No

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Education: Indicate the highest degree you have completed in psychology, sociology, criminal justice, behavioral or social science or equivalent

• Master's degree in psychology, sociology, criminal justice, behavioral or social science.
• Bachelor's degreepsychology, sociology, criminal justice, behavioral or social science.
• Associate's degreepsychology, sociology, criminal justice, behavioral or social science.
• I have not conferred a degree but have 60 or more semester units in psychology, sociology, criminal justice, behavioral or social science.
• I do not have a conferred degree or semester units in psychology, sociology, criminal justice, behavioral or social science
• Other

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Applicant Acknowledgement - Application Complete: Thank you for taking the time to complete this application and supplemental questionnaire. Please be sure to review all information provided prior to submitting it as you cannot update or revise it once submitted. Your submitted application will be reviewed and evaluated as is. Please do not refer to a resume or other documentation in lieu of completing the employment history section or responding to the supplemental questions; they will not be reviewed or considered.
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• I acknowledge that I have reviewed my application and understand that I will not be able to update or revise any part of it once submitted.

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