Tribal Government Male Probation Officer

• Base Pay $23.00 / Hour
• Employee Type Full Time - Non Exempt
• Manage Others No

The Probation Officer ensures that adult and juveniles are complying with
court orders in both pre-trial and post-adjudication settings to access vital services, remain drug and
alcohol free, and abide by all other terms and conditions as ordered by the court. The Probation Officer
provides recommendations on disposition of case at sentencing or review hearings. The Probation Officer
will serve as a member of the Path to Wellness Court Team including monitoring the participants’
activities and reporting to the Path to Wellness Court Team during weekly participants’ progress reviews
providing information regarding the participants’ progress.

• Experience in related field with the courts or law enforcement;
• Degree (B.A., B.S., or A.A.) in Criminal Justice preferred or at least three to five years’ experience in criminal justice, social work, or other relevant field of study.
• Highly developed attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Knowledge of substance abuse or desire to learn.
• Demonstrated good verbal and writing skills.
• Must be able to maintain confidentiality.

• Male
• Experience working with Native Americans in tribal court setting.
• Drug and alcohol testing experience.
• Grant reporting experience.
• Strong clerical and computer/database skills; proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, Access, and Outlook.

• Uses special training and skills to provide services to clients involved with the Pueblo of Pojoaque Tribal Court.
• Tracks compliance of persons under court supervision or court order.
• Performs criminogenic assessments of persons who may be eligible for the Path to Wellness Court.
• Regularly reports on client progress and violations through appropriate motion filing to the court.
• Maintains up to date, accurate, and complete record for each client. Enters all client activity in Court data base.
• Carefully documents facts and testifies in court with respect to the participant’s activities, behavior and quality of adjustment while under supervision, following established legal procedures.
• Conduct investigations as directed by the court, prepare appropriate reports, and is prepared to make recommendations based on these investigations.
• Works closely with other Path to Wellness Court team members to coordinate treatment services for the participants. Clients will be assisted in accessing treatment services as may be needed.
• Assess the effectiveness each client’s requirements. For Path to Wellness participants, the Compliance Officer will be a member of the team that reviews the weekly progress of the client and make recommendations for services or consequences if the participant has not been compliant.
• Assists as needed in courtroom procedure during court sessions. Participate in all hearings and weekly participant case reviews.
• Prepares and submits performance reports on the status of all clients.
• Gathers and evaluates data pertinent to individual cases in connection with both investigation and supervision for all clients.
• Following a complete evaluation refers clients to community agencies that offer specialized services required for a particular individual’s needs.
• Contacts collateral sources for information to evaluate or verify current information on client’s adjustments.
• Administer drug and alcohol tests: BAC (Alcohol Breathalyzer testing); urine tests/mouth swabs.
• Complete certifications for access to toxicology labs.
• Complete certifications in federal background checks.
• Maintain good communication with other jurisdictions and seek permission to travel onto tribal lands to perform home visits.
• Other duties…