Probation Service Officer

Probation Service Officer (Court Specialist)

Location:

St Albans Magistrates' & Crown Court

We are seeking a disciplined and operationally sharp Probation Service Officer (PSO) to join our team at St Albans Court. This is a fast‑paced, high‑accountability role where your work directly impacts the administration of justice. This position is designed for an individual who is court-ready. You will be expected to hit the ground running, providing reliable support to the judiciary and representing the Probation Service in a pressurized legal environment.

This is not a role for those who require extensive lead‑in time; we need a professional who understands the rhythm, terminology, and urgency of daily court proceedings.

• Manage day-to-day court activity, providing a professional probation presence within the St Albans Magistrates' and Crown Court.
• Prepare high‑quality court documentation, including Stand‑Down Reports and breach information, ensuring all data is accurate and submitted within strict deadlines.
• Act as the primary point of contact for Bench/Judiciary staff, legal representatives, and court clerks.
• Navigate court-based Probation processes efficiently, ensuring that sentencing outcomes are recorded and initiated without delay.
• Conduct initial assessments of service users appearing in court to provide the Bench with informed, safe sentencing options.

The ideal candidate will possess very recent, hands‑on experience as a PSO within a court setting.

• Current or very recent deployment in a court-based Probation role.
• Demonstrable experience in supporting hearings and liaising with the Judiciary.
• Proven ability to remain operationally effective in a high‑speed, high‑pressure environment.

• Strong previous court experience combined with current Probation practice.
• The competence and confidence to re‑adapt to a court environment with minimal training.
• A credible rationale for their readiness to step back into this specialist function.

• Decisiveness:
  The ability to make sound professional judgments under the clock.
• Clarity:
  Excellent verbal and written communication skills suitable for a legal setting.
• Adaptability: A mindset geared toward immediate action and problem‑solving.

If you are interested in applying, please contact Oliver Jefferson on phone number removed or send your CV to url removed