Probation Officer Aide

County of Blair • Altoona, PA

23d • $14

About The Position

Essential duties of a probation officer aide include greeting visitors to the Adult Parole and Probation Office, determining nature of the visit, and routing them accordingly; answering telephone and directing calls; handling mail; confirming appointments; preparing correspondence, documentation, and files; performing data entry; maintaining forms inventory; and assisting staff with general office tasks. Qualified applicants must have a high school diploma or GED; two years' work experience in an office setting; effective oral and written communications skills; a strong customer service orientation; ability to work with varied personalities and backgrounds; computer literacy; and the ability to maintain confidentiality. Competitive benefits package starts first of the month following 30 calendar days and includes 90% employer-paid PPO healthcare with vision and three-tier prescription components, pension plan, public employer's equivalent of 401(k), short-term disability, term life insurance, a menu of voluntary benefits that includes dental and Aflac, 14 annual paid holidays, and other time-off provisions. Starting wage is $13.75/hour x 35.0-hour workweek. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED
• Two years' work experience in an office setting
• Effective oral and written communications skills
• A strong customer service orientation
• Ability to work with varied personalities and backgrounds
• Computer literacy
• Ability to maintain confidentiality

Responsibilities

• Greeting visitors to the Adult Parole and Probation Office, determining nature of the visit, and routing them accordingly
• Answering telephone and directing calls
• Handling mail
• Confirming appointments
• Preparing correspondence, documentation, and files
• Performing data entry
• Maintaining forms inventory
• Assisting staff with general office tasks

Benefits

• 90% employer-paid PPO healthcare with vision and three-tier prescription components
• Pension plan
• Public employer's equivalent of 401(k)
• Short-term disability
• Term life insurance
• A menu of voluntary benefits that includes dental and Aflac
• 14 annual paid holidays
• Other time-off provisions

What This Job Offers

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