Probation Officer Aide

County of Blair • Altoona, PA

4d • Onsite

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.

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
• Menu of voluntary benefits that includes dental and Aflac
• 14 annual paid holidays
• Other time-off provisions

What This Job Offers

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