Juvenile Probation Officer - Omaha Tribe of Nebraska

The Juvenile Probation Officer will work independently under the supervision of the Chief Judge or their designee. They will maintain accurate and up-to-date probation files and lists of juvenile probationers and pretrial release individuals, ensuring they are available for use by law enforcement and detention services. The Officer will monitor the progress of individual juveniles on probation, ensuring they comply with specific conditions such as attending school, seeking medical care, and completing substance abuse treatment. If a juvenile fails to comply with court orders related to drug or alcohol use, the Officer will report to the Court and recommend revocation or other suspended sentence. They will also collaborate with referral service providers to ensure effective communication of information to and from the Court regarding completion of ordered services for juveniles.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES and/or RESPONSIBILITIESinclude the following:

• Exercise authority appropriately while upholding the oath of office when dealing with juvenile cases.
• Promptly follow legitimate orders when handling juvenile cases.
• Create and maintain accurate and updated records of juvenile probation cases.
• Keep current lists of juvenile probationers and pre-trial releases for law enforcement use.
• Track and inform juvenile probation clients of specific conditions and goals to be accomplished.
• Regularly check jail intake logs for potential probation violations related to juveniles.
• File motions for revocation, modification, or early release from probation for juvenile clients as necessary.
• Be available to juvenile probation clients during set office hours and schedule office visits accordingly.
• Conduct random drug and alcohol tests for juvenile probation clients, as requested by the court.
• Monitor juvenile probation clients' payments of fines, court costs, and restitution.
• Establish and maintain relationships with public and private agencies that offer rehabilitative services for juveniles to better serve their needs.
• Exhibit high moral standards, emotional stability, integrity, firmness, and professional appearance and communication skills when dealing with juvenile cases.
• Demonstrate the ability to work effectively with close or minimal supervision in juvenile cases.
• Show initiative by taking a keen interest in work-related activities related to juvenile cases, exceeding expectations.
• Display the capacity to identify problems and make logical decisions, while facilitating group discussions to reach resolutions in juvenile cases.
• Exercise good judgment in decision-making and write clearly and concisely using proper grammar, punctuation, spelling, and penmanship when dealing with juvenile cases.
• Complete work assignments and reports efficiently and within set deadlines related to juvenile cases.
• Operate a motor vehicle in all weather conditions, and maintain necessary fluids such as gasoline, oil, and windshield washer solution when dealing with juvenile cases.
• Communicate effectively, actively listening and conveying empathy, with the ability to remain calm in stressful situations when dealing with juveniles.
• Establish effective communication with the community, criminal justice personnel, and other agency or provider personnel when dealing with juvenile cases.
• Apply common sense and logical decision-making in high-pressure situations related to juveniles.
• Recognize and employ humor in daily work activities related to juveniles.
• Refer juvenile clients to specialized services as needed for their individual needs.
• Establish ongoing relationships with juvenile probation clients to follow court orders.
• Assist with serving subpoenas and summons related to juvenile cases as directed by their supervisor.
• Promote good community relations in their daily assignments related to juvenile cases.
• Maintain good moral character both on and off duty to avoid reflecting poorly on the Omaha Tribal Court, especially in juvenile cases.
• The capacity to understand and follow basic instructions, brief written communications, memos, and court orders related to juvenile cases.
• Proficiency in writing simple letters and creating motion templates related to juvenile cases.
• The skill to communicate information clearly and persuasively in individual and small-group settings with juvenile clients, service providers, and other members of the criminal justice system.
• The ability to deliver effective oral presentations in court when required in juvenile cases.
• Capable of using common sense and comprehension to follow detailed yet straightforward written or verbal instructions related to juvenile cases.
• Able to solve problems that involve a limited number of tangible variables in common situations related to juveniles.
• Perform other related duties assigned within the scope of their classification, as dictated by the situation when dealing with juvenile cases.
• Other duties may also be assigned or current duties altered as seen fit by supervisors.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: 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.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

• Prefer Associates Degree (A.A. in Criminal Justice) or equivalent two-years college or technical school; or six months to one year related experience and/or training; or combination of education and experience.
• As a minimum shall possess a High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED); one to three month's related experience and/or training; equivalent combination of education and experience.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, and/or REGISTRATIONS:

• Must possess a valid Motor Vehicle Operator's license from Nebraska or another state and must be insurable.
• Should have a clean criminal record with no convictions for a crime that could result in a prison sentence of one year or more, in any state or country. Additionally, the candidate must not have been pardoned for such an offense, nor had a conviction for such an offense overturned or reversed by a Court of competent jurisdiction.
• The candidate must not have been convicted of any offense involving alcohol, drugs, domestic abuse, child abuse or neglect, abuse or neglect of a vulnerable adult, sexual offenses, violence, theft, or any offense that raises questions about their moral character, in this or any other jurisdiction, for at least five (5) years before the date of application.
• There should be no criminal proceedings pending against the candidate in this or any other jurisdiction for any offense involving alcohol, drugs, domestic abuse, child abuse or neglect, abuse or neglect of a vulnerable adult, sexual offenses, violence, theft, or any offense that raises questions about their moral character.
• The candidate must possess a dependable personal automobile and personal insurance.
• The candidate must have a home telephone or be able to obtain the service.
• The candidate must be willing to undergo (either pre-employment or post-job offer) a drug and alcohol test, polygraph test, and/or a background investigation and pass all of them.

EQUIPMENT OPERATION:

• Any one applicant may not use all of the tools and equipment listed, and this list in not

• Motor Vehicle to include passenger car and large van.
• Handcuffs
• Mace
• Computer
• Alco sensor or other portable breathalyzer device.
• Intoxilyzer or other alcohol determining equipment.
• Police Radio

Must pass background check and pre-employment drug screen.