Adult Probation - PSI Assistant

Allen County Indiana•Fort Wayne, IN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of the Office Manager, the PSI Assistant proofreads Pre-Sentence Investigation (PSI) reports and collects fees. This position is covered under the Circuit Court Employee Handbook. This is an employee-at-will position.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED
One year experience in proof-reading
Knowledge of Criminal Justice System
Bank/cashier/teller experience
Ability to use Microsoft Office and other job related computer software programs (Odyssey and Informer)
Significant knowledge of grammar and reading copy looking for mistakes, proofreading
Ability to meet strict deadlines and adhere to format report processes
Ability to accurately receipt monies and make change
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Detail oriented and strong organization skills
Strong time management skills
Ability to use various office equipment including, but not limited to computer, printer, scanner, copier and calculator

Responsibilities

Proofreading and correcting all Pre-Sentence Investigation (PSI) reports including looking for mistyped words, grammatical errors and verifying information contained in the report is accurate.
Organizing reports based on filing dates once supervisor reviews and signs documents.
Copying PSI’s along with all essential additional information and distributing to Defense Attorney, Prosecutor’s Office and Court Copy.
Fulfilling requests from other departments for copies of the PSI.
Compiling monthly report totals of the number of PSIs conducted, distributing report to Office Manager and Writers.
Confirming information gained through the defendant and outside sources including the verification of dates and criminal history.
Performing fee clerk duties including collecting payments from defendants, assessing accounts and balancing cash drawer.
Accepting credit card payments over the telephone.
Answering questions regarding fees.
Making daily bank deposits.
Serving as a resource person for department interns.
Performing all other duties as assigned, including overtime as required.