Probation Officer

Sac and Fox Tribe of Iowa•Tama, IA

1d•$52,562 - $73,528

About The Position

Supervise adult and youth offenders on probation and/or pretrial release through personal contact with offenders and their families. Will meet offenders in their homes and at places of employment or therapy as needed. Conduct background investigations. Prepare presentence reports and sentencing recommendations. Distribute all necessary and appropriate documents. Prepare for and attend Tribal Court proceedings. Attend to truant students from school and provide education, issue warnings, and file formal complaints. Seek the assistance of community organizations and/or local residents to monitor behavior of adult and youth offenders. Plan education and training programs to improve offenders' job skills. Arrange for adult and youth offenders to obtain counseling for coping, anger management, drug, alcohol and/or sexual abuse issues. Assist the Tribal Court in developing alternative sentencing options, methods and implementation. Utilize evidence-based practices to implement a trauma informed approach to probation . Keep and maintain such records required by law or rule of the Tribal Court. Administer oaths and witness execution of documents. Gather date and compile various reports to satisfy reporting requirements. Ability to read, analyze and interpret Tribal Code, Rules of Procedure and/or governmental regulations. Communicate directly, orally and in writing, with offenders, family members, community members, attorneys, other Tribal agencies, judges, court staff, and representatives from other jurisdictions. Attend continuing education programs and Tribal Probation Academy Basic Training Certificate Program. Perform such other duties related to the operation of the Court, other than those specifically performed by a justice, judge, or other court staff. Must remain law abiding during employment Shall abide by the requirement set forth in Section 5-2307(b)(3) of the Tribal Code which states: Observe and maintain high standards of conduct so that the integrity of the Tribal Code will be preserved. Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Must be able to maintain confidentiality of all cases and proceedings where required.
Must be experienced and fluent in the use of computers.
Must be a motivated, self-starting individual and possess strong organizational skills.
Must possess excellent oral and written communication skills.
Must possess excellent listening and interpersonal skills.
Must possess an understanding of the legal process, be willing to learn and take direction from Tribal Court judges.
Must be familiar with the Tribal Code of the Sac & Fox Tribe of the Mississippi in Iowa.
Must be in good physical and emotional health.
Must possess a valid driver's license.

Nice To Haves

Prefer a bachelor's degree in criminal justice, social work, psychology or related field, or experience equivalency
Prefer a minimum of two years' work experience in probation, pretrial services, parole, corrections, criminal investigations, substance abuse treatment.
Prefer prior experience in a tribal court.
Prefer prior experience in alternative sentencing methods, i.e., healing-to-wellness or family treatment court.

Responsibilities

Supervise adult and youth offenders on probation and/or pretrial release through personal contact with offenders and their families.
Meet offenders in their homes and at places of employment or therapy as needed.
Conduct background investigations.
Prepare presentence reports and sentencing recommendations.
Distribute all necessary and appropriate documents.
Prepare for and attend Tribal Court proceedings.
Attend to truant students from school and provide education, issue warnings, and file formal complaints.
Seek the assistance of community organizations and/or local residents to monitor behavior of adult and youth offenders.
Plan education and training programs to improve offenders' job skills.
Arrange for adult and youth offenders to obtain counseling for coping, anger management, drug, alcohol and/or sexual abuse issues.
Assist the Tribal Court in developing alternative sentencing options, methods and implementation.
Utilize evidence-based practices to implement a trauma informed approach to probation .
Keep and maintain such records required by law or rule of the Tribal Court.
Administer oaths and witness execution of documents.
Gather date and compile various reports to satisfy reporting requirements.
Ability to read, analyze and interpret Tribal Code, Rules of Procedure and/or governmental regulations.
Communicate directly, orally and in writing, with offenders, family members, community members, attorneys, other Tribal agencies, judges, court staff, and representatives from other jurisdictions.
Attend continuing education programs and Tribal Probation Academy Basic Training Certificate Program.
Perform such other duties related to the operation of the Court, other than those specifically performed by a justice, judge, or other court staff.
Must remain law abiding during employment
Shall abide by the requirement set forth in Section 5-2307(b)(3) of the Tribal Code which states: Observe and maintain high standards of conduct so that the integrity of the Tribal Code will be preserved.
Other duties as assigned.