Support Specialist

United States Courts; City of Albany (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

New York Northern Probation and Pretrial Services, part of the United States Courts, seeks a Probation Support Specialist to provide technical, administrative, and clerical support to probation officers and officer assistants.

This non-law-enforcement role reports to the Support Team Leader and requires a highly organized self-starter who can manage multiple tasks and deadlines in a fast-paced environment while maintaining strict confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical, administrative, and clerical support to probation officers and officer assistants.
• Work in a professional support role within a law enforcement environment, reporting to the Support Team Leader.
• Demonstrate high organizational skills, the ability to prioritize and complete multiple tasks and deadlines in a fast-paced setting.
• Maintain confidentiality at all times.

Job description

Court Name/Organization New York Northern Probation and Pretrial Services

Overview of the Position The Probation Support Specialist provides technical, administrative, and clerical support to probation officers and officer assistants in a wide range of areas. This position is designed for individuals interested in a professional support role within a law enforcement agency, rather than a career as a law enforcement officer. As a non-law enforcement position, the incumbent will report to the Support Team Leader. The individual should be a highly organized self-starter with the ability to prioritize and complete multiple tasks and deadlines for numerous people within a fast-paced working environment. Must be able to handle interruptions and changing deadlines and remain on track to complete assignments. The ability to maintain confidentiality is imperative.

The federal Judiciary is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.