Probation Officer (for adult and juvenile offenders)

JOB DESCRIPTION

POSITION: Probation Officer (for adult and juvenile offenders)

DEPARTMENT: Lac Vieux Desert Probation Department

LOCATION: Lac Vieux Desert Tribal Court, Watersmeet, MI

SUPERVISOR: Lac Vieux Desert Tribal Prosecutor

EMPLOYMENT: Full time

SALARY/PAY RATE: $18.50 - $22.00/Hour

DESCRIPTION:

As a probation officer, you will be responsible for providing probationary supervision to

criminal defendants on probation as determined by the Tribal Court. You will meet with

probationers pursuant to their court ordered reporting schedule to ensure that they are

complying with court orders. You will assist in their rehabilitation by meeting with them

to conduct social histories and assessments. Based on your findings and observations, you

will write reports that include recommendations for the Tribal Court about how it should

proceed with each defendant. You will be required to interact with the Tribal Court and

will need to provide testimony in court proceedings.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Performs all assigned duties relating to cases scheduled for appearance in court.

• Assists as needed in courtroom procedure during court sessions. This will include

• Develop a supportive relationship with probationers.

• Provide case management of persons that have been placed on probation,

• Maintain and update case files on all probationers in accordance with the LVD

• Prepare and deliver reports to the Court with recommendations for the treatment

• Contact and work with public and private community agencies to secure their aid

ongoing relationship with those agencies.

• Meet with agencies on a regular basis to ensure probationers’ compliance.

• Verify that all the probationers’ obligations to the court are met (community

• Ensure that probationers are held accountable for violations by filing probation

• Update the judicial system on the progress of probationers’ compliance with

• Work ethically and with honesty and integrity, upholding the values and integrity

• Other duties within the court as assigned.

COMPETENCIES:

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following

competencies:

Project Management- Develops project plans; Communicates changes and progress.

Interpersonal Skills- Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; Maintains confidentiality;

Listens to others without interrupting; Keeps emotions under control.

Oral Communication- Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations;

Listens and requests clarification; Responds well to questions; Participates in meetings.

Written Communication- Writes clearly and informatively; Edits work for spelling and

grammar; Varies writing style to meet needs; Present numerical data effectively; Read

and interpret written information.

Ethics- Treats people with respect; Keeps commitments; Inspires the trust of others;

Works ethically and with honesty and integrity; Upholds Tribal Court values and

integrity.

Organizational Support- Follows policies and procedures; Completes administrative tasks

correctly and on time; Supports the organization’s goals and values.

Quantity- Meets productivity standards; Completes work in a timely manner.

Safety and Security- Observes safety and security procedures; Determines appropriate

action beyond guidelines; Reports potentially unsafe conditions.

Initiative- Takes independent actions and calculated, educated risks; Looks for and takes

advantage of opportunities.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential

duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge,

skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable

individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee shall not

have any prior felony convictions in a tribal, state, or federal jurisdiction; no ongoing

criminal actions in any jurisdiction; no misdemeanor convictions within the previous five

years in any jurisdiction; and may not use any illegal controlled substances, nor have

used any illegal controlled substances in the past five years. A full background check and

drug testing will be required.

• A certificate or associates degree from college or technical school; or six months

experience, preferably in criminal justice or law related studies.

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and

documents.

• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively

Court, law enforcement, and other officials, persons, and entities involved in

probation.

• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole

percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished

concrete variables in standardized situations. Ability to understand and apply

court orders and legal interpretations.

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Outlook, Word, and Excel.

including, but not limited to, use of the internet as a resource base and educational

tool.

• Possess a valid driver’s license.

• Experience working with others, and the ability to relate well to others both

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an

employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing

the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee

will be required to engage in training in defense and arrest tactics (DAT) as are required

for law enforcement personnel, or a reasonable equivalent thereof. This training is

essential to the job for self-protection and/or protection of others in the event a

probationer becomes physically assaultive.

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1. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people
assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed, as an exhaustive list of all

responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. Management retains the right to add

or to change the duties of the position at any time. Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen

and applicable background checks related to the position.

Date Approved by the Tribal Council: July 12, 2022