Job Posting

Probation Officer

Position Title: Probation Officer
Reports to: Court Clerk/Director
Wage Classification: Non-exempt

JOB SUMMARY
The Probation Officer is a professional position of the Judicial Branch of the Seminole Nation. The position is responsible for monitoring probationers to make sure they adhere to the conditions set by the Court.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
• Supervise client probationary court requirements, including weekly check-ins, compliance with terms thereof; and report violators to the prosecutor’s office for the filing of the appropriate motion.
• Implement and maintain adult and juvenile case files, court dates, and meeting dates to ensure client case management system is up to date.
• Ensure confidentiality is maintained and applied in the appropriate cases and procedures.
• Investigate the probationer's history to better understand their background prior to hearings that decide an offender's eligibility for probation.
• Test probationers for drugs.
• Assist probationers in finding employment or educational opportunities
• Call or visit employers to check on probationer's progress.
• Coordinate with community resources to help probationers with their individual needs and plans.
• Provide referrals and resources for counseling.
• Interview probationers' family and friends to examine progress.
• Conducting home visits.
• Writing progress reports.
• Coordinating with law enforcement and the courts for the re-arrest of non-compliant probationers.
• Testify in court concerning probationers' background and/or progress

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
• An Associate’s degree in criminal justice or related field; or
• Previous court-related experience preferred and must complete a training program and/or pass an exam to become a certified probation officer.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
• Ability to communicate efficiently and effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work under stress and keep composure.
• Ability to exercise independent judgment based on information available and their experiences interacting with the client
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Must be creative problem-solvers.
• Must be good at developing probation plans and coordinating with vested community members.
• Must be able to establish rapport and a relationship with probationers.
• Must be flexible and adaptable to working in different environments from indoor offices to the field, including field environments that may have a high-level of risk
• Must be able to travel in or out of the state for daily or overnight training.
• Must be able to pass the Seminole Nation required background check.
• Must be able to comply with the Seminole Nation Drug Free Workplace policies.

WORK ENVIRONMENT
Work is typically performed in an indoor environment.

Additional Information
Position Type : Full Time
Shift : Day

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