Probation Probation Officer Trainee

Open: January 6 2026Close: When FilledJob Title: Probation Officer TraineeDepartment: ProbationReports To: directorHours: 40 Hrs/Wk Full TimeSalary: Based on Salary MatrixBenefits Requisition: 835 *Salaries are market competitive. For accurate salary information call or email The Puyallup Tribe of Indians provides a generous benefits package that includes employer paid medical dental vision life insurance a retirement/401(k) plan with profit sharing paid holidays and paid time off including birthday leave. Position Summary: Under the general supervision of the Probation Director and/or Lead Probation Officer. The Probation Officer Trainee is responsible assisting and gaining the ability to perform professional probation work including adult and juvenile probation counseling intake and casework services monitoring compliance with the conditions of probation Youth Diversion and Child in Need of Services (CHINS) Petitions and working with victims of crimes when necessary. Develops and implements procedures for juvenile justice and domestic violence cases and other issues as they arise. Essential Duties and Responsibilities ***During the twelve-month probationary period assists in and gains the ability to perform the following duties:Develops and maintains general probation services manual in cooperation with Tribal Justice Services and works with Community Domestic Violence Advocacy Program Juvenile Justice Services and assists in updating the Tribal Domestic Violence and Juvenile Justice screens and conducts preliminary investigations on cases referred by the Court prepares pre-sentence investigation reports to the Court with victim impact statements when applicable and recommends disposition of cases to the judge when ordered by the and supervises juveniles placed on probation by the court; supervise juveniles in the Youth Diversion Program and Child in Need of Services matters; supervises deferred prosecution and pre-trial release; and works with clients and parents to create home school work and recreational relationships for social readjustment under the guidance of the Probation probation alternatives to the Court and prosecutor and gives information community service and provides the information to the Court prosecutor and public defender when represented and notifies the Court of non-compliance. Assist probationers as needed with skills training education referrals and counsels offenders regarding employment vocational education and social adjustment to help them successfully complete their conditions of probation. Monitors compliance with all the conditions of probation as ordered by the Court writes Motions to Show Cause or violation of Probation Reports testifies in Court appears in Court to provide updates on probationers behavior and compliance and provides Court with written documentation when Puyallup Tribal Police when executing warrants for probationers; if called by dispatch when officers need assistance with a probationer; and request current NCIC reports for with and assists Washington State Department of Corrections Pierce County Juvenile Court or the Juvenile Rehabilitation Administration regarding probationers within both jurisdictions; and cooperates with other jurisdictions on violations of probation or with Chief Leschi School officials as necessary to inform them of Probation and Youth Diversion conditions of students and to visit probationers at school and obtain attendance records and report card information. Assists Chief Leschi Schools with arrangement for alternative educational programs for juveniles who are not able to function in regular school programs and monitors and secures urine samples or breath tests using alco-sensor test machine to ascertain if a probationer is using substances or consuming alcohol. Interprets test written referrals to treatment providers and fax copies of the judgment and sentencing order and releases of information on each probationer referred for referrals to assigned juveniles and adults placed on probation provides access to family counseling and works with clients and parents to create home school work and recreational relationships for social frequent contact and correspondence with court community agencies and probationers to monitor probationers compliance with the court order attends case conferences and maintains accurate log of all contacts relative to case. Maintains accurate data base on all assigned probationers those agreeing to a deferred prosecution and those discharged from probation gathering information as needed for compliance with grant objectives. Prepares statistical information as needed regarding the probationers serviced by the probation contact and maintain the Tribes best interest when meeting with State County Tribal and Federal and pursue probation transfers from all jurisdictions requesting transfers of probation supervision for tribal members and others residing in Tribal jurisdiction asserting Tribal sovereignty. Performs other duties as ResponsibilitiesThis position has no supervisory and RequirementsTo 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 and/or ExperienceHigh school diploma or GED required. Associates Degree in Criminal Justice and two-years experience working in the criminal justice or related field; or equivalent combination of education and computer skills in Microsoft Word and Excel. Must have knowledge of the Tribal justice or equivalent system and/or criminal justice case management software. Must be willing to attend and successfully complete the Tribal Probation acceptable completion of the Tribal Probation Academy and an anticipated one-year Trainee period that will be based upon previous skills and experience will determine the length of the trainee period. (which begins at the end of the 90-day probation period and may continue for one calendar year depending on previous skills and experience when hired) employee will become a Probation Officer and will be moved to the Grade of the Probation SkillsEmployee must demonstrate the ability to interact tactfully and positively with confrontational people and situations Tribal members all levels of staff and management. Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality. Ability to read analyze and interpret common professional journals financial reports and legal documents. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from staff and regulatory agencies. Ability to write reports and business correspondence. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions and perform counseling court testimony and report preparation. Ability to effectively present information to management employees and groups of SkillsAbility to work with mathematical concepts such as fractions percentages ratios and proportions to practical AbilityAbility to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written oral diagram or schedule or Certificates Valid Washington State drivers license and proof of of Tribal Probation Academy will be required after hire. Must pass a criminal background Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential the ability to operate a typewriter personal computer multi-line telephone calculator facsimile and the ability to read write communicate and interpret information accurately in the ability to concentrate and consistently produce accurate performing the duties of this job the employee is frequently required to sit; use hands to finger handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or employee occasionally is required to stand and employee is occasionally required to stand and stoop kneel crouch or employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 vision abilities required by this job include close vision color vision and ability to adjust Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential function of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential noise level is physical exertion is low to is performed in an office are frequent employee contacts and interruptions during the occasional travel using employees own may be exposed to outside weather may be stressful at times due to the sensitive or confidential issues being may be exposed to angry hostile or intoxicated Preference Employer as Required by Law Online Application Tips:1. If you are using a PC use Chrome. If you are using a MAC use Safari.2. Upload additional documents (resume cover letter letters of recommendation proof of Indian blood etc.) to the resume tab as one (1) PDF file or email documents to and we can add them to your online application. Please send in copies of any degrees or certificates that you have been awarded.3. Indian Hiring Preference send in the appropriate documentation for the category you select. If you have any questions about the hiring preference policy or what document to send in email us at or call .4. Provide 3 references (we cannot obtain references from direct family members mother father grandparents sisters brothers or children and this includes in laws). One reference must be your most recent supervisor. We prefer the rest of your references to include co-workers subordinates or other supervisors but we can accept a personal reference from someone who is familiar with your work ethic habits and attendance. You can send in letters of recommendation to To add more employment education references etc. click on the small sign at the top right corner of the page.6. When entering salaries only use numbers. Do not use any other characters (such as . or $)7. After you submit your application you will receive an email confirmation. If you do not receive an email please call the office to confirm submission.*Please do not wear perfumes colognes or strong scents to your interview. Some employees are you have any questions about the positions or the online application please call or email E. Portland Ave. Tacoma WA 98404