JOB ANNOUNCEMENT
TITLE:Probation Officer /SORNA Officer (3/4 Time)
OPENING DATE:October 6, 2010
CLOSING DATE:October 13, 2010
LOCATION:Nett Lake, MN
SALARY:Negotiable, N-10 ($18.90 per hour minimum)
IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR:Commissioner of Judicial Services
JOB SUMMARY:
The Probation Officer has a direct responsibility to handle all court cases in which probation has been ordered and to maintain a working relationship with the Nett Lake Police Department. All complaints concerning juveniles that do not require emergency police action are referred directly to the probation officer. Fringe benefits will NOT include health insurance, dental insurance or life insurance coverage.
EDUCATION:
AA or AAS in related field preferred. Four years experience in a related field may be substituted for education.
QUALIFICATION:
1.Maintain confidentiality in a strict manner.
2.Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation and proof of insurance required.
3.Responsible, mature individual of good moral character.
4.Must have means of transportation as local travel will be required.
5.Must not have any felony or misdemeanor convictions in federal, state or tribal courts. Minor traffic violations are permissible.
6.Must not have any active Ex-parte OFP’s or harassment restraining orders against them or in the process of going before the court for a hearing.
7.Ability to communicate well.
8.Computer skills required.
9.Must have a working knowledge of federal, state, county laws and tribal codes in relation to adult and juvenile jurisdiction.
10.Must be willing to work nights, weekends and holidays.
11.Must be very knowledgeable in confidentiality and attend training.
DUTIES AND FUCTIONS:
1.Prepare presentence and/or predisposition investigations as ordered by the court.
2.Maintain referrals from the bench when adult and juvenile defendants are placed on probation (orders for probation).
3.Monitor and report through the appropriate court procedures violations of sentences and/or sentence agreements (notices of probation violation.)
4.Maintain contact with defendants released on personal recognizance, bail release or other supervised release.
5.Maintain contact with those defendants furloughed to inpatient treatment, outpatient treatment and/or defendants placed on house arrest/home confinement.
6.Maintain contact with those defendants who are on electronic monitoring and follow procedures for the electronic monitoring program the police department has set in place.
7.Maintain and keep accurate records of payments received for fines, bail and/or restitution.
8.Present testimony/evidence on all court cases that come within the probation officer’s authority and jurisdiction.
9.Establish a good working relationship with tribal agencies, religious organizations, civic groups, state, county and municipal government representatives, juvenile courts and other correction offices.
10.Monitor and track all sex offenders residing on the Nett Lake and Vermilion sector.
11.Complete training on the palm/finger print digital scanner for registered sex offenders.
12. Complete and keep accurate records and submit updated information on sex offenders residing on the Bois Forte and Vermilion reservation.
13.Maintain communication with the SMART office as needed to remain in compliance with the Adam Walsh Act.
14.Perform other job related duties as assigned by supervisor.
Pre-employment drug testing applies.
APPLICANTS ARE SUBJECT TO A CRIMINAL HISTORY INVESTIGATION
AND SUITABILITY DETERMINATION.
INDIAN PREFERENCE WILL APPLY. Upon presentation of DD-214 which reflects honorable discharge, applicants will receive Veteran’s preference points.
Submit application to: Human Resources Director, Miranda Lilya, P.O. Box 16, Nett Lake,
MN 55772, (218) 757-3261. Please visit our website at to download
an application.