Probation Officer I

Join the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma as a Probation Officer I and play a vital role in maintaining public safety and reducing recidivism rates.

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented individual to manage a caseload of adult and juvenile offenders. As a Probation Officer I, you will employ motivational interviewing skills to assess criminogenic risk and needs, prepare reports, and provide recommendations to the Choctaw Nation Sentencing Judges and District Attorney.

• Manage a caseload of adult and juvenile offenders, employing motivational interviewing skills to assess criminogenic risk and needs.
• Prepare reports concerning activities of offenders and provide recommendations for the Choctaw Nation Sentencing Judges and District Attorney.
• Maintain documentation, physical and electronic, relating to management of offender caseload.
• Monitor payment of financial obligations for offenders ordered by the Choctaw Nation Judicial Court.
• Conduct employment, field, and home contacts with offenders.
• Conduct periodic screening for drug and alcohol use by offenders.
• Arrest and transport of offenders.
• Locate offenders who have absconded from the Choctaw Nation Judicial Court.
• Collaborate with other Law Enforcement Departments to provide comprehensive services to the citizens of the Choctaw Nation through the Judicial Branch.

• Bachelor's degree in corrections, sociology, social work, criminology, psychology, or a closely related field.
• Knowledge of the criminal justice system, courts, and probation-related theories, principles, laws, case law, and operations.
• Obtain CLEET Certification within one year of employment.
• Obtain a peace officer certification within one year of employment.
• Qualify yearly with department firearms.
• Ability to make critical decisions to meet the Department's mission.
• Proficient in operating a computer, using Microsoft Office products, and Tribal Court Case Management System.

The Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma offers a comprehensive benefits package, including free gym membership, free access to employee health clinic, free lunch for casino and resort associates, earned wages access once per week for hourly associates, pet insurance, paid vacation/sick time, medical/dental/vision, 401(K) with company match, college tuition reimbursement, short-term disability, long-term disability, and family leave, employee assistance program, employee prescription program, CNO Paid Life Insurance, Teladoc, On-Site Dental Clinics (Jet Dental), On-Site Mammogram Services, Free Diabetes and Hypertension Monitoring Benefit (Livongo), Accolade-Concierge Benefits Program, Wellness Program that equals savings on health insurance cost (Virgin Pulse), Maternity Care Program.

The Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma was selected as a winner in both HRDUS' and Forbes' 2022 'Employer of Choice' competitions. Choctaw Casinos & Resorts received recognition from Forbes as a Best Employer for Diversity in the Travel & Leisure category. Forbes also recognized the Choctaw Casino and Resorts as one of America's Best Employers for New Graduates.