Adult Probation Officer at Makah Tribe in Location not listed

MAKAH TRIBE

POSITION DESCRIPTION

EXEMPT: Yes JOB CODE: 3-SS T-4

TARGET RATE: $26.65 to $29.61/DOQ SHIFT: 32 hr/week Flex

PROGRAM: Public Safety LOCATION: Public Safety

REPORTS TO: Chief of Police

SUMMARY: Develop rehabilitation plans and monitor defendants on probation within the Makah Tribal Court jurisdiction, and to monitor in conjunction with County, State, and Federal probation and parole agencies for Indian defendants residing on the Makah Indian Reservation. Responsible for assisting in the establishment and management of the Makah Sex Offender Registration Notification Act (SORNA) by performing the following duties personally.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following.

Because of the Tribe’s commitment to community service and the well-being of its members, each employee may be expected to perform a wide range of office and field duties from time to time. Such duties may or may not be related to their regular responsibilities.

ADMINISTRATIVE

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

Monitor probation and parole policy that meets the needs of the Makah community, and make recommendations to the Chief Judge for resolution.

Monitors a caseload of offenders from Tribal Court, including community service, administering alcohol and drug tests, referrals for a variety of treatment services.

Develop and monitor probationer tracking system to effectively monitor the caseload.

Assists as needed in courtroom procedures during court sessions.

Compile and provide case history in affidavit or other prescribed form to other departments when required and pursuant to tribal law or court order.

Plans office activities, conferences, and field visits in connection with investigation and supervision functions.

Maintains accurate and up-to-date case records in a neat and legible prescribed form.

Prepares and submits monthly statistical and performance reports on the status of the individual caseload.

Gathers an evaluates data pertinent to the individual cases in connection with both investigation and supervision. Such data may include information about the offender’s home, school, church, neighborhood, and about relevant social agencies.

Maintain and alcohol/drug urinalysis program; administer U/A’s for chemical analysis, and PBT’s. Attend necessary training and certification for drug urinalysis program and PBT.

Following court policy has responsibility for monitoring payment orders of the court, e.g., restitution, fines, etc.

Maintains own workbook listing information and contact with probationers.

SORNA

Assist in the enforcement of provisions as stated in the Makah Criminal Code-Title V A, Makah Sex Offenders and Registry Code.

Assist in the development of policy formulation and summaries in accordance with SORNA requirements.

Assist in the identification, registration, monitoring and tracking process for convicted sex offenders residing within the boundaries of Makah Indian Reservation.

Assist in establishing and maintaining collaborative and cooperative relationships with appropriate jurisdictions in the effort of identification, registration, monitoring and tracking of convicted sex offenders that migrate, relocate and establish residency within the boundaries of the Makah Indian Reservation.

Responsible for data entry functions for conditions of release, sentences, and compliance requirements SORNA cases in file and record management system.

Assist in collaborating and communication with Tribal Court staff, local, state and federal law enforcement agencies as required.

Assist in the preparation of monthly program reports, developing forms and compiling material and information.

Assist in the development, implementation and maintaining the required updates of the Makah Public Sex Offender Registry.

Assist in coordinating and facilitating community and public awareness initiatives and activities.

Responsible to perform other duties within the SORNA project scope of work as assigned.

CASEWORK

Conducts counseling interviews with assigned cases, according to approved techniques in order to determine and clarify probationer’s problems; suggests constructive methods for addressing such problems; and consults with supervisor when necessary.

Contacts public and private community agencies to secure their aid in attempting to solve probationer’s problems. Continuing and ongoing relationships with outside agencies are expected.

Following a thorough and complete evaluation, refers probationers to community agencies that offer specialized services that are required for particular individual’s needs.

Establishes an ongoing relationship with probationers in order to carry out the orders of the court.

Uses special skills and techniques that may be necessary in the performance of his/her duties.

LAW ENFORCEMENT

Enforces all orders handed down by the court.

Carefully documents facts and testifies in court with respect to the probationers activities, behavior and quality of adjustment while under supervision.

Following established legal procedures brings alleged violations of the probationer to the attention of the court and/or brings a probationer before the court as required.

Determines when circumstances warrant modification of the court orders and initiates the necessary action to procure a decision by the court on such modification.

Transport prisoners to and from Court when needed.

Connect and monitor in-home Electric Home monitoring systems on clients.

Conduct in-home searches for contraband of probation clients.

Write Arrest Warrants for probation violations. Conduct and or assist Police Officers to conduct arrests on warrant subjects.

INVESTIGATION

Conducts investigations, prepares appropriate reports focused on the “why” of the individuals’ behavior, and is prepared to make recommendations based on these investigations.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

High school diploma or general education degree (GED).

Must have minimum of one-year Tribal Court proceedings experience.

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

Ability to read, analyze and interpret technical procedures and governmental regulations. Ability to write reports and business correspondence.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:

Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as ratio, and percent.

REASONING ABILITY:

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram from and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATION:

Must have a valid Washington State Drivers license and insurable. May be required to drive a Tribal/GSA vehicle to perform job duties. If so, a driving history/background check will be conducted on the applicant.

Must have completed and passed the Washington State Probation Academy or BIA Tribal Probation Academy or the ability to complete and pass within one year from the date of hire for continued employment.

This position is classified as a sensitive Tribal position. Therefore, applicant must submit to and clear a pre-employment criminal background check.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Must have knowledge of current effective probation and rehabilitation practices.

Knowledge of the Makah Law & Order Code.

Must possess strong computer skills with working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs. (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, etc.)

Must possess excellent public service skills and demonstrate professionalism; maintain tact, courtesy, composure and flexibility when dealing with a variety of personalities.

Must have the ability to perform general office duties such as; filing, answering phone and type with efficient office equipment (copy, fax, printers, and telephone).

Ability to collect, evaluate and report factual personal information regarding clients.

Ability to prepare intelligible, complete, and concise factual reports.

Required to demonstrate high moral character and integrity at all times.

Ability to work under high levels of stress due to probationer problems, workload and deadlines as well as possible dangers from clients and/or their family or friends.

Ability to maintain confidentiality of records and information pertinent to the nature of work.

Must submit to and clear a pre-employment alcohol and drug test and random testing, in accordance with the Drug and Alcohol-Free Workplace Act of 2002.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

The employee must have a telephone and be able to respond to emergency situations 24 hours a day.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

This position description is intended to provide an overview of the requirements of the position. It is not necessarily inclusive and the position may require other essential and/or non-essential functions, tasks, duties, or responsibilities not listed herein. Management reserves the sole right to add, modify, or exclude any essential or non-essential requirement at any time with or without notice. Nothing in this position description, or by the completion of any requirement of the job by the employee, is intended to create a contract of employment of any type.

APPLICATION PROCESS:

Submit a Tribal Application for this position with supporting documentation to:

Makah Tribal Council OPEN: July 30, 2026

Human Resources CLOSE: September 3, 2026

P.O. Box 115, Bldg. 71

Neah Bay, WA 98357

IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE APPLICANT TO PROVIDE SUFFICIENT INFORMATION TO PROVE QUALIFICATIONS FOR TRIBAL POSITIONS.

PLEASE NOTE: If requirements are not met, i.e., submission of a resume in lieu of a Tribal application, or not including required certification, your application will not be reviewed and will be disqualified.

The Makah Tribal Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively encourages applications from all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, marital status or ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity, or sensory, mental, physical, or other non-disqualifying disability. Indian Preference will be applied to hiring of this position as defined in Title 25, U.S. Code, Chapter 14, Subchapter V, Sections 472 and 473.