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County of Blair Probation Officer Aide in Altoona, Pennsylvania
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
Qualified applicants must have a high school diploma or GED; two years' work experience in an office setting; effective verbal and written communications skills; a strong customer service orientation; ability to work with varied personalities and backgrounds; computer literacy; and the ability to maintain confidentiality.
Benefits
Competitive benefits package starts first of the month following 30 calendar days and includes 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, a menu of voluntary benefits that includes dental and Aflac, 14 annual paid holidays, and other time-off provisions. Starting wage is $11.58/hour x 35.0-hour workweek. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER