Tribal Government Male Probation Officer

Submit your application and resume via email to Katie Gutierrez, HR Specialist
at kgutierrez@pojoaque.org or in-person to the Tribal HR Department,
located at BTR next door to the Career Opportunities.

POSITION DESCRIPTION: 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.
MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRMENTS:
? 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.
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:
? 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.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE POSITION:
? 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 as directed.
JOB FUNCTION:
? Independently use time efficiently to prioritize and perform multiple tasks to meet multiple
concurrent deadlines and manage large volumes of work.
? Work effectively under pressure and cope with multiple interruptions to meet deadlines.
? Establish and maintain effective professional working relationships with Tribal Court, Social
Services, other departments, other jurisdictions, clients, peers, and the general public.
? Comply with office and personnel procedures.
? May require some evening and weekend hours.
? Participate in applicable trainings.
PHYSICAL, MENTAL, AND ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS:
? Manual dexterity to operate computers and other necessary office equipment.
? Able to work in a fast-paced, multi-task environment.
? Able to bend, reach, kneel, twist and grip items in assigned work area.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Candidates must submit to a drug test prior to employment and random testing thereafter. Work is
generally performed within an office environment with standard office equipment. Work is generally
sedentary in nature, but may require standing and walking for up to 30% of the time. The working
environment is generally favorable. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Lighting and temperature are adequate and there are no hazardous or unpleasant conditions caused by
noise, dust, etc. Work may include high stressful situations at times.