Tribal Marshal/Probation Officer
Company: Cocopah Indian Tribe
Location: Somerton
Posted on: March 16, 2023
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Job Description:
Summary Under the direction and supervision of Court Service
Coordinator and Chief Judge. The Cocopah Probation Officer/Tribal
Marshal will be responsible for serving court orders, subpoenas,
summons or warrants and transportation of inmates to and from court
or medical facilities. The Probation Officer/Tribal Marshal is also
responsible for the safety and maintaining order within the tribal
court. Work is subject to odd hours of work and on-call status. The
Cocopah Probation/Tribal Marshal Officer will monitor and supervise
adults and juvenile sentenced to probation, conducts pre-sentence,
pre-dispositional and pre-petition investigations, files and down
loads written reports with recommendations to the Court and serves
notices of hearings to individuals and other. Essential Duties and
Responsibilities: Provides services to judicial and/or government
officials as designated. Regulate & control the policing of the
courtroom. Responsible for the transportation of prisoners and
maintaining security or control of inmates appearing before Tribal
Court. Responsible for the transportation and security of inmates
who must receive medical treatment outside of a detention facility
Enforce all rules & regulation of the Tribal Court. Locates persons
to be served by using telephone directories, State, County, City or
Public records and serves or delivers documents as necessary.
Testifies in court to present evidence or testify against persons
accused of criminal activity. Cooperate with Federal, State and
local jurisdictions in the apprehension and detention of wanted
persons with other agencies where law enforcement activities are
involved. Maintains positive relations with community members and
agencies by educating and informing on crime prevention and related
issues. Serves court papers, warrants, or subpoenas as required.
Maintains appropriate documentation on incidences as required by
policies and procedures. Generates reports as required by immediate
supervisor. Attends training classes and seminars on court
security, techniques, safety, first aid, marksmanship, and related
law enforcement activity. Communicates with local, state, regional
and outside agencies and assists as needed with approval of
supervisor, if time allows. Contributes to a team effort and
accomplishes related results as required with court staff. Provides
information to visitors, the general public and community members
on Criminal Law on the Cocopah Indian reservation. Provides written
and verbal reports to supervisory personnel. To create positive
community relations. Other duties and unscheduled work hours may be
assigned by supervisor. (example: transports to detentions
facilities) Conduct intake of persons ordered by court to
probation. Maintain all records of adults and juveniles placed on
probation. Explain conditions, terms, restrictions and required
reporting to individuals on probation. Daily checks on arrests
through the in and out bookings to ensure no probationers have been
arrested. Schedule office, home and other visits at intake and
determine frequency of reporting and noncompliance of individuals
on probation. File motions with the Court to revoke, modify terms
or discharge individuals placed on probation. Conduct
investigations on adult and juvenile offenders and file written
reports with recommendations to the Court. Makes written referrals
to other providers identified as necessary or ordered. Complete
monthly reports on vehicle usage and individuals on probation.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Knowledge of law enforcement and
public relations activities. Knowledge of the Cocopah Nation
geography and road locations. Knowledgeable of Cocopah Tribe/Native
American customs and traditions. Knowledge of Tribal, State and
Federal criminal justice systems. Knowledgeable of the purpose of
probation as applied for juvenile and adult offenders. Ability to
give and receive orders, follow instructions in verbal and written
format. Ability to work as a team member in a structured working
environment. Ability to comprehend, retain and recall factual
information, and learn and apply acquired skills and techniques to
the performance of assignment duties. Ability to protect the public
in the court and enforce the laws with due regard for the rights
and safety of individuals, preservation of property, and
maintenance of good community and interpersonal relationships in
compliance with established laws, policies, procedures and
regulations. Ability to integrate training, experience and common
sense sufficient to identify potential dangerous situations, make
effective logical decisions and exercise the appropriate measure of
tact or force to resolve the situation with minimum injury to self
or other persons or minimum damage to property involved. Ability to
demonstrate moral character, honesty, tact, fairness, lack of
prejudice and desire to help when dealing with people. Ability to
accept the dangers and stresses, regimentation, discipline and time
demands. Ability to establish and maintain effective working
relationships with associate personnel and the public. Ability to
prepare accurate, complete and legible reports and present
detailed, accurate and objective oral presentations and response to
questions. Ability to work with juvenile offenders and adults
convicted of crimes. Skill in establishing and maintaining
effective and cooperative working relationships with the Cocopah
Indian Community, other interested parties and the public. Maintain
the ability to work hours deemed necessary by Clerk of the Court
and/or Court Judge (morning, swing or graveyard, holidays and
weekends). Qualifications Meet requirements set forth by the
Arizona Peace Officer Standards and Training Council. Meet Bureau
of Indian Affairs Law Enforcement Standards and obtain S.L.E.C
Current First Aid and CPR certification may be obtained after hire.
Must have basic computer knowledge preferably with Windows and Word
Applications. Testing may be required. Dependable, stable and
emotionally mature. Must possess and maintain a valid driver's
license. Successfully pass an oral board, background investigation,
to include a polygraph, fingerprint check and medical exams. Must
be at least 21 years of age. Must never have been convicted of a
felony or have been convicted of a misdemeanour within a period of
three (3) years preceding application or never been convicted of an
act of domestic violence involving a weapon or serious injury. No
DUI's or major traffic offenses within the past five (5) years and
required to pass a physical examination. Must be willing to sign a
confidentiality statement upon hire Education and/or Experience
Associates degree in related field is preferred, completion of
trade school, professional or technical certification, specialized
training 6-months specialized work experience, 3-years work
experience in related field Experience in law enforcement or
corrections practices or procedures is preferred. Great Fringe
Benefits (Full-time Positions) Medical, Dental, Vision,
Life/AD&D Insurance, Employee Assistance Program, 401K Plan
with Employer Match, Ancillary Benefits (AFLAC, VTL) NATIVE
AMERICAN AND CURRENT EMPLOYEE EMPLOYMENT PREFERENCE POLICIES ARE
APPLICABLE TO ALL POSITIONS. MUST BE ABLE TO PASS PRE-EMPLOYMENT
AND ON-GOING RANDOM DRUG/ALCOHOL TESTS. Disclaimer: There are
suitability standards that all applicants must meet in order to
obtain employment with Cocopah Casino and the Cocopah Indian Tribe.
Applicants who have felonies, warrants, outstanding tickets, and
misdemeanors for shoplifting, weapons, theft or numerous drug
convictions will not be eligible for employment. AN EQUAL
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER The Cocopah Indian Tribe is a
mandatory COVID-19 vaccination employer. All employees are required
to be fully vaccinated as a condition of employment. The opening
and closings of these positions are subject to change upon the need
of each department. For more information please contact Cocopah
Human Resources at .
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