Probation Officer

Santo Domingo Tribe • Santo Domingo Pueblo / Kewa, NM

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Incumbent ensures that criminal offenders comply with the requirements of their supervised release or probation. That includes monitoring offenders' activities, such as employment, training and court-mandated counseling or treatment for substance abuse and other mental health issues. Duties typically require interaction with court and law enforcement officials, healthcare providers, employers, and offenders' relatives.

Requirements

• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Critical thinking and assessment
• Interpersonal skills
• Strong decision making
• Observation skills
• Knowledge and understanding of court procedures and laws
• Community resources
• Case management skills
• Monitoring behavior
• Ability to analyze and solve problems
• Skill in efficiently operating and utilizing computer and software Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access, Outlook, & PowerPoint) and other related software.
• Bachelor's degree in criminal justice preferred, and two years law enforcement or an equivalent combination of education and experience which may include experience as a Pueblo Tribal Official.
• Must be 21 or older
• May be required to work various shifts, evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Travel may be required.
• Must pass a background check and new hire drug screen.
• Valid New Mexico driver's license with ability to meet Santo Domingo Pueblo liability insurance requirements and maintain eligibility for insurance.

Nice To Haves

• Fluent in the Keres language preferred.

Responsibilities

• Monitoring offenders' activities, such as employment, training and court-mandated counseling or treatment for substance abuse and other mental health issues.
• Interaction with court and law enforcement officials, healthcare providers, employers, and offenders' relatives.

Benefits

• Generous leave policy that includes vacation, holidays, and administrative days that equal up to 54 days off in a year.
• Affordable medical plans, health, dental, and vision.
• Competitive 401k retirement plan.
• Amenities aimed at creating a solid work/life balance.

What This Job Offers

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