Job Description
Posting number: 2026-055
Department: District Court
Job classification: Probation Secretary District Court
Posting type: Open & Promotional
Categories: Probation
Summary
Employee in this position is responsible for providing secretarial and case management support to the Probation Officer.
Position is open until filled.
Examples of duties
- Prepare letters to clients and the Court; coordinate case Management, including maintenance of files, contact with applicable agencies and related duties.
- Monitor court Orders, set up classes, notify clients, collect and disperse monies, monitor progress and complete requirements and related duties.
- Process the various requirements of the Deferred Prosecution program, including files, record checks and other necessary tasks; coordinate compliance checks with various associated agencies.
- Perform other tasks as directed.
Qualifications
- Familiar with tools, instruments, equipment and techniques commonly used in the performance of related tasks.
- Maintains a high standard for accuracy, completeness and efficiency in the preparation of reports.
- Ability to quickly grasp new techniques, deal with rapid changes in events, remain calm in stressful situations, relate to various personality styles in a professional manner.
- Effectively communicate with others for purposes of gathering and relating information.
- Understands the need for maintaining confidentiality of sensitive information.
- Independent and self-motivated to complete required deadlines while simultaneously completing other tasks.
- Familiarity with court processes and legal terminology.
Supplemental information
- High school diploma or equivalent, and as otherwise indicated.
- Prior experience in Probation and/or Secretarial work preferred.
- Ability to successfully complete various required training classes, subject to change as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.
Island County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
