Probation Officer

SUMMARY The Probation Officer will assist with activities that relate to juvenile and adult offenders in the court system.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Associate Degree in Criminal Justice, Paralegal, Business, or Administrative Services. * A combination of education and experience may be considered in lieu of an Associate's Degree.
• General knowledge of applicable law, regulations, rules, policies, procedures, and administration is required.
• Must have a valid unrestricted driver license and be insurable by the GTB insurance carrier.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Be familiar with the laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures of the Grand Traverse Band.
• Must be familiar with State, Local, Federal and Tribal Laws.
• Must be able to work with agencies of other jurisdictions.
• Observe and comply with all GTB and Court policies regarding confidentiality.
• Investigation and preparation of dispositional and/or sentencing recommendations to Tribal Court of all cases involving child and adult offenders. These recommendations will incorporate the rehabilitation and community justice plan.
• Monitoring and supervision of compliance with dispositional and/or sentencing orders of the court, which includes, but is not limited to, preparation of pre-sentence investigation reports, motions, and other documents.
• Provide support, preventative, and supervisory services to all individuals placed on probation.
• Schedule case review hearings for child and adult offenders, which includes advising the court of compliance or noncompliance of the court order.
• Inform offenders and their families about the cost, constraints and responsibilities of maintaining electronic monitoring equipment. Provide installation services in the offender's home, communicate with the agency and assist law enforcement in monitoring the actions of the offender.
• Providing supervision and transportation of juvenile offenders to non-secure detention and secure detention.
• Providing effective community service opportunities and monitoring for clients who are required to perform community service.
• Work closely with outside agencies courts (state and local) and tribal programs that provide services for our clients.
• Maintain probation case files with adequate case management notes; keep court database updated with probation related case management information.
• Training - Specific training or equivalent of – Basic Interviewing/Counseling Techniques, Self Defense Tactics, Blood Pathogens and all other training/programs as deemed administratively necessary for the position.
• Must become certified in drug test specimen collections and chain of custody requirements; become certified to administer Preliminary Breath Test (PBT) to probation clients.
• Performance of light clerking duties may be required.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor or Chief Judge.
• Other duties as assigned.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Must meet requirements to fulfill position of Probation Officer (may include running, lifting, conducting home/school visits/searches, restraint)
• Ability to analyze situations and apply logical and rational thinking to make a decision or choose a course of action; drawing on previous experience and skill as the basis for decision-making.
• Ability to deal with people in intense situations, confront and resolve conflicts that disrupt work flow or interpersonal relationships.
• Common sense and good people skills are critical to this position.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills as demonstrated in the Seven Grandfather Teachings.
• Must have outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills.
• Exceptional detail and follow-up skills.
• Ability to effectively establish priorities and meet deadlines.
• Ability to quickly evaluate alternatives and decide on a plan of action.
• Ability to read and write legibly.
• Work requires computer literacy, especially in Adobe Pro, Windows, Word, Excel and specialized Court Software.
• General proficiency in computers as detailed in the additional functions and tasks section of this document.
• General proficiency in office equipment.
• Be on-call certain evenings and weekends for emergency calls.
• Acceptable background and employment history investigation results.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• Associate Degree in Criminal Justice, Paralegal, Business, or Administrative Services.* A combination of education and experience may be considered in lieu of an Associate's Degree.
• General knowledge of applicable law, regulations, rules, policies, procedures and administration is required.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• Must have reliable transportation for travel within the six county service areas.
• Local travel is frequently required, out-of-town travel for business/training is occasionally required.
• Must have a valid unrestricted driver license and be insurable by the GTB insurance carrier
• Must meet ethical standards of the position.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

None

EQUIPMENT TO BE USED

General office equipment including but not limited to calculators, computers, modem, copiers, fax, phone systems. In addition, safety equipment, electronic monitoring equipment, handcuffs/belly chains, digital camera, court car camera, drug testing equipment, and supplies and PBT machine.

TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Work requires sitting, lifting, reaching, walking, and lifting, up to fifty pounds. Also requires manual dexterity to operate equipment, keyboarding, copiers, etc.

TYPICAL MENTAL DEMANDS

Will routinely be involved in conflict resolution, problem solving, mediation, and discussions with all levels of the organization. Required to be other centered and resolution focused. Must set aside personal considerations and render objective findings and resolutions in often complex human circumstances.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Deadlines are involved, so there is constant time pressure. Local travel to various properties in the six-county service area, as well as out of town, overnight travel on occasion is required. Work schedule is generally during regular court hours of operation with occasional evening, weekend, or holiday hours required as needed for probation. Work is conducted in an office environment and in the field, with home visits, in the community, and other locations as needed. Must be willing to travel and provide transportation services for the tribal court and probation purposes as necessary.

COMMENTS

Native American preference will apply. Must be willing and able to pass a background investigation and a drug and alcohol urinalysis as a condition of employment. Adherence to strict company policy in regard to confidentiality is a must.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. Management retains the right to add or to change the duties of the position at any time through motion with Tribal Council approval. *Any qualifications to be considered as equivalents in lieu of stated minimums require prior approval of the Director of Human Resources.

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