Adult Probation Officer

Job Title: Adult Probation Officer II

General Description:

Performs a full range of duties related to probation case management, interviewing probationers, report writing and providing testimony in the Chickasaw Nation District Court.

Supervision Received: Supervisory Probation Officer

Supervision Exercised: None

Supervision Essential Job Functions:

• Meet with and interview probationers and/or their families to assess progress.
• Evaluate probationers to establish the best course of rehabilitation.
• Provide probationers with resources such as housing and job training.
• Monitor, supervise and report on cases involving probationers.
• Implements and track compliance with court-ordered services and terms of probation.
• Complete pre-sentence investigation reports and makes sentencing recommendations to the Court as requested.
• Prepare reports to the Court, attend Court hearings and furnish testimony when needed.
• Document and report probation violations and furnish reports to the prosecutor.
• Prepare and maintain Court documents and case files.
• Make referrals to appropriate agencies and provide crisis intervention.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Preferred - Must have interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills with a good working knowledge of and familiarity with commonly used concepts of federal Indian law and the criminal justice system. Preferred - Must be willing to stay up to date on technology and skills development. Preferred - Must have excellent interpersonal skills and be able to manage multiple priorities and pressures. Preferred - Demonstrate excellence in customer service. Preferred - Work effectively with all team members and leadership. Preferred - Maintain a positive work environment. Preferred - Demonstrate ingenuity in problem solving. Preferred - Complete work accurately and in a timely manner. Preferred - Ensure compliance with tribal policies and procedures. Preferred - Maintain strict confidentiality. Preferred - Collect and maintain data as required. Preferred - Must adhere to requirements of the Chickasaw Nation Code.

Education:

Bachelors Required - degree in criminal justice or a related program from an accredited university.

Training And Experience:

(3 -5 years) - of experience in adult probation is required

(3 -5 years) - of experience managing specialty cases such as sex offender and GPS..

Prior supervisory experience preferred.

Prior Law Enforcement experience preferred.

Licenses, Certifications, Other:

Must be able to complete pre-employment drug test with a negative result.

Must be able to complete sensitive background check.

Work Environment:
Professional which includes office, court and other professional offices.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• adult probation: 3 years (Preferred)
• sex offender, GPS, and other specialty cases: 3 years (Preferred)
• supervisory: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• driver's license (Preferred)

Work Location: One location