PROBATION OFFICER - RED LAKE NATION TRIBAL COURTS

PROBATION OFFICER

RED LAKE NATION TRIBAL COURTS

RED LAKE, MN 56671

Open: December 10, 2012

Closes: December 21, 2012

PRIMARY FUNCTIONS:

Under the supervision of the Tribal Court Administrator the Probation Officer shall perform a variety of probationary related duties for juvenile and adult offenders in the Red Lake Tribal Courts. Temporary (6-month) Full time position w/benefits. Salary $15.00 hourly.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Prepare status reports as requested by the Red Lake Nation Tribal Court.

• Communicate with community-based service providers to ascertain offender compliance with court-ordered services

• Coordinate with other jurisdictions and collaborative partner’s requests for information regarding client compliance.

• Implement and maintain adult and juvenile case files, court dates and meeting dates to ensure client case management system is up to date

• Supervise client probationary and court requirements, including weekly check-ins; compliance with terms thereof; and filing contempt of court actions for violation of court orders.

• Coordinate programs regarding alternative sentencing, including the following areas: employment, education, community service, retaining, etc.

• Arrange and monitor placement of probationers in various rehabilitation and/or treatment programs; may transport probationers and detainees in custody as needed.

• Must work with all phases of community in confidential, non-judgmental manner.

• Participates in meetings, in-service training, staff development, and other professional growth activities as required or needed.

• MAINTAIN CONFIDENTIALITY AT ALL TIMES.

• Maintains accurate and up to date case records in a neat and legible prescribed form.

• Plans office activities, conferences, and field visits in connection with investigation and supervision functions.

• Perform other duties as assigned and as needed.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma/GED

• Previous experience with law enforcement, courts, probation or closely related field.

• Basic written and oral communications skills.

• Knowledge of Red Lake Nation Tribal Court intervention programs.

• Computer literate, including Windows, Microsoft Office (Word and Outlook) and other common programs.

• All applicants are subject to the Tribe’s Drug and Alcohol Free Work Place Policy.

• Be able to work, on occasion, after hours and on weekends to monitor client compliance.

• Must have a valid Minnesota State issued driver’s license and automobile insurance.

• This position requires passage of a comprehensive background check.

• Pre-Employment Drug Testing.

To Apply: applications (resumes w/ applications) are accepted at Red Lake Human Resources Department,

PO Box 546, Red Lake, MN 56671 -- Phone (218) 679-1847 Fax (218) 679-4176.