Public Service Aide - Assistant To Professionals

• support probation staff and management in performing routine job related tasks and special projects
• maintain respectful relationships with probationers, victims, criminal justice partners, and other collaterals
• perform data entry of information in records management systems
• escort probationers to designated areas within the department
• maintain attendance, progress, and other activities related to probationer performance
• may be assigned to support educational, workforce development, and other programs related to probationer re-entry services
• liaison between Deputy Probation Officer, Sheriff’s Department and District Attorney’s Office
• outreach with outside agencies and programs in order to collect program materials and information about support services, and performs related duties as assigned.

• Training and Experience: Applicants will be required to meet guidelines as established for each program
• requirements for previous training and experience will be minimal.
• Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Requires an indicated interest and aptitude in those skills associated with the target employment and a willingness and ability to acquire the needed skills and academic standards through training and work experience.
• DESIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Computer-literate performer with software experience covering wide variety of applications
• Strong organizational skills
• Exceptional listener and communicator who effectively conveys information verbally and in writing. Bilingual or multi-lingual speaker, a plus.
• Possesses human relations skills required to communicate effectively, and with sensitivity to client’s needs
• Familiarity working with diverse population
• Ability to self-motivate and work independently with minimum supervision
• Flexible team player who thrives in environments requiring ability to effectively prioritize and juggle multiple concurrent projects.
• Flexibility with the development of new programs
• Target application population for the program and additional requirements while employed in the program: Candidates pursuing a degree in the field of criminal justice, social and behavioral sciences, education, or a closely related field.
• Background clearance required: Prior to employment with the Adult Probation Department, criminal records will be carefully reviewed
• candidate must clear Department of Justice and Federal Bureau of Investigation fingerprinting, in order to determine eligibility for criminal history clearance.

Bilingual or multi-lingual speaker

• The Probation Aide training program is designed to offer various types of trainee or entry level opportunities in a variety of settings within the Adult Probation Department.
• The position will provide an introduction to Probation career options and role models while allowing incumbents to learn about the Adult Probation Department’s work environment.
• The Adult Probation Department is committed to providing qualified candidates with valuable training and work experience in Probation Supervision.
• This assignment provides comprehensive exposure to probation services and supervision and can be extremely beneficial in preparing for a career in probation, law enforcement, social services, public government, and corrections entities.