PORT ANGELES — The vacant position of Clallam County victim-witness coordinator is being filled after the former coordinator, Anna E. Shimko, received two years’ probation on a charge of fourth-degree domestic violence assault.
Prosecuting Attorney Deb Kelly said Wednesday that the first round of interviews for Shimko’s position was completed last week and that 30 applicants were narrowed to 10 who are now finalists for the position.
Kelly did not know when the position will be permanently filled. The base pay is $18.95 an hour.
Administrative Specialist Tina Hendrickson has temporarily taken over Shimko’s duties.
Shimko, 33, was charged after an incident at her home concerning a 35-year-old man Dec. 12. Kelly put her on paid administrative leave Dec. 15 and fired her at the end of January.
The victim-witness coordinator, who often comforts domestic-violence victims, acts as a liaison between victims, witnesses, the county Prosecuting Attorney’s Office and other agencies.
Stipulated order
Forks District Court 2 Judge Eric Rohrer on Feb. 3 handed down a stipulated order of continuance agreed to by special prosecutor and former Clallam County Prosecuting Attorney Chris Shea, who represented the city of Port Angeles.
Shimko agreed to get an alcohol abuse evaluation, complete a 12-week anger management program, abstain from alcohol, not enter establishments where alcohol is the chief item of sale, abstain from participating in activities where most of the participants are drinking alcohol and submit to random blood, breath, urine or saliva tests.
She also must complete 24 hours of community service.
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Senior staff writer Paul Gottlieb can be reached at 360-417-3536 or at paul.gottlieb@peninsuladailynews.com.
