Probation Officer

JOB TITLE

Probation Officer

Meskwaki Nation Police Department

Non-Exempt

• 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 data 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.

• 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.
• 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.

Direct supervision under the Chief of Police.

Non-Certified Probation Officer: $52,561.60 - $73,528.00

Certified Officer (High-Risk Probation Officer): $31.42 to $36.36/hour