Office Support III (Adult Probation Department)

County of Berks • Reading, PA

13h • $23 • Onsite

About The Position

The Office Support III works directly with probation officers and management staff by performing duties including but not limited to, answering telephones, typing reports and correspondence, processing case files, and performing a variety of office support tasks as required.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• No criminal conviction
• Two (2) years of advanced clerical experience in a court related or probation office.
• Any equivalent combination of experience and training that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Ability to type 47 words per minute with 85% accuracy.
• Demonstrated proficiency in the use of Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Working knowledge of office equipment including fax machine, typewriter, computer, copier, telephone, and adding machines.
• Skill in organization.
• Ability to communicate both orally and in writing.
• Any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Ability to handle stress.
• Physical presence in the office is required.

Responsibilities

• Processes offender specific case files.
• Types reports, letters, and court related documents.
• Records statistical information.
• Answers telephone and performs related receptionist duties.
• Collects, organizes, and disseminates information between the court and the probation office.
• Communicates with other departments regarding probation/parole information.
• Images documents for archiving.
• Refers inquiries to appropriate county departments/agencies.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED