Probation Officer

About the position

Under the direction and supervision of the Court Service Coordinator and Chief Judge, the Cocopah Probation will monitor and supervise adults and juveniles sentenced to probation throughout the entirety of their probation term and bring probationers before the Court when their probation is violated. The role involves conducting pre-sentence, pre-dispositional, and pre-petition investigations, filing and downloading written reports with recommendations to the Court, and serving notices of hearings to individuals. Work is subject to odd hours of work and on-call status.

Responsibilities

• Attends all criminal Court hearings and meets with individuals placed on Pre-trial Services or supervised probation.
• Conducts an intake assessment with each newly placed probationer and reviews the conditions of probation.
• Meets weekly with probationers for face-to-face office visits or unless otherwise directed.
• Conducts unannounced home visits with each probationer no less than one time per month and upon each change of address.
• Refers probationers to Court-ordered treatment programs and monitors attendance and compliance.
• Issues written directives to enforce orders of the Court.
• Conducts drug and alcohol tests at a rate of no less than one time per week.
• Assesses each case to determine if their behavior warrants early discharge from probation or an increase in their term of probation if further intervention is necessary.
• Staffs cases that are displaying violative behavior with the tribal prosecutor for appropriate course of action.
• Prepares probation court documents and submits them to the Court Services Coordinator for review and filing.
• Requests warrants or summons for violations of probation and prepares and files such.
• Conducts probation searches of vehicles, homes, or persons if warranted.
• Provides services to judicial and/or government officials as designated.
• Assists in courtroom security.
• Assists the Tribal Marshal in the transportation of prisoners and maintaining security or control of inmates appearing before the Tribal Court.
• Assists the Tribal Marshal in the transportation and security of inmates who must receive medical treatment outside of a detention facility.
• Enforces all rules & regulations of the Tribal Court.
• Locates probationers to be served by using telephone directories, State, County, City, or Public records and serves or delivers documents as necessary.
• Testifies in court to present evidence or testify during Violation of Probation Hearings.
• Serves court papers, warrants, or subpoenas as required.
• Generates monthly vehicle reports.
• Schedules regular maintenance on the GSA vehicle assigned.
• Attends training classes and seminars on court security, techniques, safety, first aid, marksmanship, and related law enforcement activity.
• Contributes to a team effort and accomplishes related results as required with court staff.
• Maintains all records of adults and juveniles placed on probation and creates a probation file.
• Enters all sentencing information into the database and enters all information throughout the term of probation.
• Monitors and enforces payment of court-ordered assessments and ensures that defendants and probationers sign Waivers of Assessments.
• Conducts daily checks on arrests to verify if probationers have been arrested.
• Files petitions with the Court to revoke, modify terms, or discharge individuals placed on probation.
• Makes written referrals to other providers identified as necessary or ordered.
• Establishes working relationships with other treatment providers in the areas.

Requirements

• Knowledge of law enforcement and public relations activities.
• Knowledge of the Cocopah Nation's geography and road locations.
• Knowledgeable of Cocopah Tribe/Native American customs and traditions.
• Knowledge of Tribal, State, and Federal criminal justice systems.
• Knowledgeable of Evidence-Based Practices in community supervision.
• Ability to work as a team member in a structured office environment.
• Ability to comprehend, retain, and recall factual information, and learn and apply acquired skills and techniques to the performance of assignment duties.
• Ability to protect the public in court and enforce the laws with due regard for the rights and safety of individuals.
• Ability to integrate training, experience, and common sense to identify potentially dangerous situations.
• Ability to demonstrate moral character, honesty, tact, fairness, and lack of prejudice.
• Ability to accept the dangers and stresses, regimentation, discipline, and time demands.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with probationers and their support system.
• Ability to prepare accurate, complete, and legible court documents.
• Ability to communicate in an effective manner that defuses high-risk situations.
• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective and cooperative working relationships with the Cocopah Indian Community.

Nice-to-haves

• Participate in ongoing Office Safety training.
• Be either firearms certified and/or Taser certified.
• First Aid and CPR certification which may be obtained after hire.
• Must have basic computer knowledge preferably with Windows and Word Applications.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life/AD&D Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401K Plan with Employer Match
• Ancillary Benefits (AFLAC, VTL)