Probation Officer 1
About The Position
The Probation Officer 1 supervises low-risk individuals placed on probation, ensures compliance with court-ordered conditions, and provides guidance to support rehabilitation and reduce recidivism. The role includes conducting assessments, monitoring progress, enforcing probation terms, and collaborating with law enforcement, social services, and community resources. The position reports to the Lead Probation Officer. The role provides case management and regular field, home, and employment contacts for low-risk adult offenders under Choctaw Nation District Court supervision. It assesses probationers’ risks and needs using the Ohio Risk Assessment System (ORAS) and motivational interviewing, develops written case plans, and connects probationers with counseling and educational opportunities. The officer coordinates with stakeholders, administers drug and alcohol tests when required, reports violations, and documents progress and compliance. Detailed reports and recommendations are provided to the Choctaw Nation Office of the Prosecutor and the Choctaw Nation Sentencing Judge.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in criminal justice, sociology, social work, criminology, psychology, or a closely related field.
- At least 21 years of age.
- Ability to obtain CLEET certification within one year of employment.
- Knowledge of the criminal justice system, case management, case planning, and probation-related theories, principles, laws, case law, and operations.
- Ability to qualify yearly with department firearms.
- Ability to make critical decisions.
- Proficiency operating a computer and using Microsoft Office products and the Tribal Court Case Management System.
Responsibilities
- Perform case management for low-risk adult offenders ordered to supervision by Choctaw Nation District Court.
- Conduct regular field, home, and employment contacts with probationers to assess progress and provide support.
- Assess probationers’ risks and needs using the Ohio Risk Assessment System (ORAS) and motivational interviewing skills.
- Create written case plans with clear goals and objectives; refer probationers to individual and group counseling as needed.
- Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to review probationers’ treatment progress and determine suitable courses of action.
- Administer drug and alcohol tests when required and report violations to the court.
- Arrange educational opportunities, including personal development, spirituality, and cultural enhancement; assist probationers with life skills, employment, and positive behavioral changes.
- Collaborate with other law enforcement departments to provide consistent and comprehensive services through the Judicial Branch.
- Document probationers’ progress, compliance, and activities, and provide detailed reports and recommendations to the Choctaw Nation Office of the Prosecutor and the Choctaw Nation Sentencing Judge.
- Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Benefits
- Free gym membership
- Free access to employee health clinic
- Free lunch for casino and resort associates
- Earned wages access once per week for hourly associates
- Pet insurance
- Paid vacation and sick time
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- 401(k) with company match
- College tuition reimbursement
- Short-term disability, long-term disability, and family leave
- Employee assistance program
- Employee prescription program
- CNO paid life insurance
- Teladoc
- On-site dental clinics
- On-site mammogram services
- Free diabetes and hypertension monitoring benefit
- Accolade Concierge Benefits Program
- Wellness program that can reduce health insurance costs
- Maternity Care Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
