Probation Specialist

Seminole County Sheriff's Office•Sanford, FL

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Seminole County Sheriff's Office is now accepting applications for the position of PROBATION SPECIALIST. This position involves general technical, analytical, and professional administrative work in support of the Probation Section. Each applicant must complete a NOTARIZED Background Investigation Waiver. Failure to submit this document will disqualify your application. The waiver must be notarized and submitted with the pre-screen application. Applications must be submitted before the closing date of August 18, 2026.

Requirements

High School Diploma/GED; Associate's preferred
Two (2) years' clerical experience
Must be able to type 30 correct words per minute.
Must be able to become N/FCIC certified within six (6) months of appointment to the position
Must possess and maintain a valid Florida Driver's License
Internal applicant must have completed the Seminole County Sheriff's Office one (1) year probationary period
Extensive knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, business English, spelling, punctuation, arithmetic, modern office practices and procedures, including record-keeping methods; of all SCSO computer programs such as Café, SCSONet, MICAD, TUSCON, and ability to become FCIC/NCIC certified if needed for assignment.
Ability to maintain confidential information; to work independently and with little supervision on a variety of complex issues; to research, organize, and prepare accurate reports, summaries, and/or tabulations; to meet with and maintain effective working relationships with other departments, agencies, offices, and the general public.

Nice To Haves

Associate's preferred

Responsibilities

Provides a variety of services to the assigned division, department, or section.
Maintains the necessary files and records to ensure access to desired information. Files can include administrative files, statistical information, medical coding, and other materials related to office functions.
Analyze or assemble data, prepare letters, notices, reports, and other correspondence from draft documents and/or edited reports.
As required, assists with clerical duties throughout the office.
Utilizes division/department-specific software to assist, gather, investigate, and/or compile information for the assigned division or section.
Routes telephone calls, answers inquiries, and processes complaints from the general public, providing assistance in resolving various problems and referring matters as appropriate.
Coordinates and/or schedules meetings, conferences, and appointments as needed for assignment.
Maintenance of equipment, processing of departmental purchase orders/requisitions, utilizing mapping technology to assist Probation Officers
Scanning of documents into different software systems and providing technical support to users.
Prepares confidential documents as required.
Performs all other duties as assigned or required.