Probation Specialist

Probation Specialist

The Seminole County Sheriff's Office is now accepting applications for the position of Probation Specialist. This position involves general technical, analytical, and professional administrative work in support of the Probation Section. Each applicant must complete a notarized background investigation waiver. Failure to submit this document will disqualify your application. Applications must be submitted before the closing date of August 18, 2026.

Provides a variety of services to the assigned division, department, or section.

Maintains the necessary files and records to ensure access to desired information.

Analyzes or assembles data, prepares letters, notices, reports, and other correspondence from draft documents and/or edited reports.

Assists with clerical duties throughout the office.

Utilizes division/department-specific software to assist, gather, investigate, and/or compile information for the assigned division or section.

Routes telephone calls, answers inquiries, and processes complaints from the general public, providing assistance in resolving various problems and referring matters as appropriate.

Coordinates and/or schedules meetings, conferences, and appointments as needed for assignment.

Maintenance of equipment, processing of departmental purchase orders/requisitions, utilizing mapping technology to assist Probation Officers.

Scanning of documents into different software systems and providing technical support to users.

Prepares confidential documents as required.

Performs all other duties as assigned or required.

• High School Diploma/GED;
  Associate's preferred
• Two (2) years' clerical experience
• Consideration may be given to an equivalent combination of related training, education, and experience
• Must be able to type 30 correct words per minute. A typing test is required as part of the pre-screening process
• Must be able to become N/FCIC certified within six (6) months of appointment to the position
• Must possess and maintain a valid Florida Driver's License
• Internal applicant must have completed the Seminole County Sheriff's Office one (1) year probationary period

Regular and prompt attendance is mandatory in the performance of an employee's duties for this position, to include scheduled work hours, required training activities, calls for mandatory overtime needs, and calls for service during times of an emergency.

Extensive knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, business English, spelling, punctuation, arithmetic, modern office practices and procedures, including record-keeping methods; of all SCSO computer programs such as Café, SCSONet, MICAD, TUSCON, and ability to become FCIC/NCIC certified if needed for assignment.

Ability to maintain confidential information; to work independently and with little supervision on a variety of complex issues; to research, organize, and prepare accurate reports, summaries, and/or tabulations; to meet with and maintain effective working relationships with other departments, agencies, offices, and the general public.

The work environment for this position is in an office atmosphere. Work is generally performed during normal business hours, although the incumbent may be required to work any schedule that fulfills the needs of the position. Some assignments may be within the confines of a correctional facility, have direct contact with inmates or prior inmates, and/or be subject to an "on-call" status.

Mobility
- Mostly sedentary work, but some standing and walking; constant use of a computer

Visual
- Constant overall vision; constant eye-hand coordination; frequent reading/close-up work

Dexterity
- Frequent repetitive motion and reaching

Emotional/Psychological
- Frequent public contact; decision-making and concentration

Special Requirements
- Ability to behave respectably and with utmost integrity even when off duty. May be required to respond for any critical incident, manmade or natural. Some assignments may require working weekends, nights, and/or occasional overtime; some assignments may have limited inmate contact

Please direct any questions to:
Seminole County Sheriff's Office Human Resources Division 100 Eslinger Way Sanford FL 32773 kstapp