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Job Details for Probation Services Technician

Court Name/Organization Alabama Middle Probation and Pretrial Services Office
Overview of the Position The Probation Services Technician (PST) provides technical, administrative, and clerical support to U.S. Probation Officers in a wide range of areas. The incumbent should be a highly organized self-starter with the ability to prioritize and complete multiple tasks with deadlines from numerous officers. The PST must be able to handle interruptions and changing deadlines and remain on track to complete assignments timely. The ability to maintain confidentiality is imperative. This position provides the experience that could qualify an individual for a Probation Officer Assistant position.
Location Montgomery, AL
Opening and Closing Dates 10/07/2026 - Open Until Filled
Appointment Type Permanent
Classification Level/Grade CL 24 - CL 25
Salary $40,346 - $80,265
Announcement Number ALMP-002

Position Description

  • Assists officers using various national and local programs/databases, including Accurint, ATLAS, CAPTURE, e-Justice, BOP Red Flag report, archive requests, CM/ECF, LENS, and RRC.
  • Opens, closes, and updates information into computerized records, including PACTS. Research information from case records and enter into system as appropriate.
  • Conduct same gender urinalysis and maintain chain of custody of urinalysis testing materials. Maintain records of test results and inform probation officers of test results.
  • Screens telephone calls and visitors, answers routine questions, aids as authorized and refers the person(s) to officers or to the appropriate agency based on knowledge of officers’ activities and office operations, policy and procedures.
  • Assists officers in requesting and responding to collateral requests for information in the approved format.
  • Provides general clerical office support by performing any or all of the following tasks: answers telephones and takes messages, copies and distributes documents, sends and receives faxes and electronic mail messages, receives all incoming mail and packages, completes receiving reports, and distributes accordingly.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

  • Applicants will have completed an undergraduate or graduate degree in social work, criminal justice, criminology, psychology, sociology, human relations, or a related field of study.
  • Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
  • Skill in using personal computers and software applications, specifically Windows 10, scanners, copy machines, data entry, MS Office 365, and Outlook.
  • Flexibility in adapting to workplace changes.
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality.
  • Ability to work in a team setting.
  • Ability to meet required deadlines and maintain tracking systems related to cases.
  • Ability to maintain concentration despite interruptions.
  • Ability to type.
  • Good knowledge of office procedures, practices, and processes.
  • Extensive knowledge of proper grammar usage and the ability to edit efficiently.
  • General knowledge of the criminal justice system and legal terminology.

Employee Benefits

Employees of the U. S. Probation Office are not classified under Civil Service but are entitled to many of the same benefits. These benefits include:

  • Thirteen paid vacation days each year for the first three years of employment, thereafter, up to 26 days each year and paid sick leave.
  • Participation in the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS), life insurance options, Thrift Savings Plan plus Social Security. Officers qualify for hazardous duty retirement benefits and are eligible to retire at age 50 with 20 years of federal law enforcement service. Age 57 is the mandatory retirement age, with 20 years of federal law enforcement service.
  • Participation in the Federal Health Insurance Program
  • Ten paid holidays each year
  • Excellent opportunities for within grade salary increase and grade increases based upon performance<;

Application Info

Interested candidates should submit a resume, the official AO 78 Application Form and a letter of interest that includes the qualities and special skills you would bring to the position. This material should be addressed to:

Darren Kennemer, chief probation officer
Attn: Henrietta Foster, HR manager
One Church Street
Montgomery, Alabama  36104

The U.S. Probation Office reserves the right to amend or withdraw any announcement without written notice to the applicants. If a subsequent vacancy of the same position becomes available within a reasonable period of the original announcement, the chief probation officer may elect to select a candidate from the original qualified applicant pool.

The federal Judiciary is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.