Probation Officer 1

Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma • McAlester, OK

4h

About The Position

The Probation Officer 1 supervises low-risk adults placed on probation by the Choctaw Nation District Court. The position ensures compliance with court-ordered conditions and provides guidance to support rehabilitation and reduce recidivism. It assesses probationers’ risks, needs, and progress; develops and monitors case plans; enforces probation terms; and coordinates with law enforcement, social services, and community resources. The role reports to the Lead Probation Officer.

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

• Manage cases for low-risk adult offenders ordered to supervision by the 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 a written case plan for each assigned probationer, with clear goals and objectives.
• Refer probationers to individual or group counseling as needed to support treatment plans and rehabilitation.
• Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to review probationers’ treatment progress and determine appropriate 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.
• Encourage and assist probationers in developing life skills, securing employment, and making positive behavioral changes to support rehabilitation and reintegration.
• Collaborate with other law enforcement departments to provide consistent, 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-wage 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 (Jet Dental).
• On-site mammogram services.
• Free diabetes and hypertension monitoring benefit (Livongo).
• Accolade concierge benefits program.
• Wellness program that can reduce health insurance costs (Virgin Pulse).
• Maternity Care Program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level