Adult Probation Specialist Position Available In Carbon, Pennsylvania

Adult Probation Specialist Carbon County Jim Thorpe, PA 18229 JOB

ANNOUNCEMENT

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DATE:

June 11, 2025 Applications and job description may be obtained from: Karen Sweeney, Assistant Court Administrator Carbon County Courthouse, Court Administration Office 4 Broadway, 3rd Floor, P.O. Box 131, Jim Thorpe, PA 18229 (570) 325-8556•Extension #3200 or online at www.carboncourts.com All applications should be sent to Karen Sweeney in Court Administration for consideration.

APPLICATION DEADLINE DATE

June 25, 2025

DEPARTMENT:

Adult Probation

POSITION

Adult Probation Specialist

SALARY RANGE

Grade/Step CC3A•$14.91 per hour

HOURS WORKED

8:30 A.M.•4:30 P.M. Monday through Friday This position is a confidential position that performs clerical duties and responsibilities as they relate to the Adult Probation Department. The essential functions of this position are to type notifications and Court documents as required; open, sort and distribute mail; sort and file correspondence and departmental and Court documents, open and maintain files on various cases; operate computer, copy machine and other office equipment as needed; assist callers on questions and direct calls to appropriate individuals; mail notifications and other necessary information; docket and expunge cases when required; conduct intakes by interviewing and gathering information from offenders placed on supervision; maintain agency database by inputting information on offenders; participate in departmental meetings; maintain and enter data and statistical information as required; and maintain offender confidence and protect agency operations by keeping information confidential. Applicant must be able to speak and understand the English language and follow oral and written instruction; possess technical knowledge of operating personal computers and other office equipment; possess knowledge and ability to practice correct usage of grammar, spelling and filing procedures; possess the ability to learn assigned clerical tasks and adhere to prescribed departmental procedures; possess the ability to perform simple math calculations and tabulations accurately and within reasonable speed; possess the ability to learn County rules, procedures and legal functions; and possess the ability to establish and maintain an effective working relationship with staff and the general public. Applicant must possess a high school diploma or equivalent, plus some clerical and computer training. Experience working in a law office, county government or court system preferred; must possess a valid Pennsylvania Driver’s license and proof of insurance. Applicant must successfully complete and pass a criminal background investigation and pre-employment drug screen in addition to on-going random drug screens when employed. Pre-employment testing for this position will be held on Tuesday, July 1, 2025 at 9:30 a.m. in the Law Library at the Carbon County Courthouse, 2nd Floor, 4 Broadway, Jim Thorpe, PA 18229.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$14.91 per hour

Benefits:

Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Schedule:

Monday to

Friday Work Location:

In person