ADULT PROBATION OFFICER

Charkoosta; Montana; On-site; USD 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

CSKT is seeking a Tribal law enforcement officer with an AA degree and five years' related experience. The role requires adults and juveniles interaction, strong written and public relations skills, and adherence to tribal governance and probation procedures.

Applicants must meet strict background criteria, pass a pre-hire drug screen, and endure a six-month probationary period. The pay range is hourly, with benefits, and the closing date is 2026-11-02.

Qualifications

• AA degree or equivalent with five years' law enforcement experience.
• Must be 21 at hire, no felony convictions, and no misdemeanors in the last year.
• Must possess a valid Montana Driver's License and no crimes against a person.
• Background investigation required and pre-hire drug screen.

Responsibilities

• Conduct interviews and investigations.
• Develop effective relationships with offenders, service providers, and the public.
• Demonstrate knowledge of Tribal government and probation practices.
• Know court procedures, laws, codes, and regulations related to probation.

Skills

Written communication

Public speaking

Public relations

Interviewing

Investigations

Community relations

Education

AA Degree in Sociology/Criminal Justice/Social Work

Job description

The successful applicant must possess an AA Degree required in Sociology, Psychology, Criminal Justice, Social Work or other related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience with five years' experience in Law Enforcement.

Because the position is vested with all the authority of a Tribal law enforcement officer, the following special requirements must be met:

• must be 21 years of age at time of hire
• Must have no felony convictions ever
• Must have no misdemeanor convictions with the last year. Except minor traffic offenses
• Must possess a valid Montana Driver's License
• Must never have had a conviction of an offense involving a crime against a person
• Must demonstrate sobriety and not have a history of illegal drug use
• Must not have resigned from a position due to threat of disciplinary action that would have resulted in termination within the past five years

High degree of skill in written communication, public speaking and public relations.

Skills conducting interviews and investigations.

Skill in developing effective relationships with and cooperation from adult and juvenile offenders, service providers, and the public.

Working knowledge of Tribal government and Tribal organization.

Working knowledge of basic management function.

Working knowledge of the principles and practices of probation casework.

Working knowledge of court procedures, laws, codes, statutes and regulations pertaining to probation.

Working knowledge of investigations and obtaining evidence.

All applicants must submit a Tribal employment application, a copy of relevant academic transcripts, & training certificates, and a copy of a current valid Driver’s License.

Any enrollment in a federally recognized Tribe must be submitted, if applicable.

If you claimed Veteran’s preference, a copy of the DD214 form must be submitted.

You may submit letters of reference, a cover letter, and/or a resume to complement the application packet.

FAILURE TO SUBMIT COPIES OF THE ABOVE DOCUMENTATION MAY RESULT IN THE DISQUALIFICATION OF YOUR APPLICATION FROM THE SCREENING PROCESS.

This position is a Testing Designated Position (TDP) within the definition of the CSKT drug testing policy.

A favorable determination resulting from a complete Background Investigation is required prior to your placement in this position.

The successful applicant, if not currently employed by the Tribes, must complete & pass a pre-hire drug screen and serve a mandatory six (6) month probationary period.

The pay rate is $21.57-$24.79 per hour, including benefits.

Closing date will be Monday, November 2, 2026, at 5:30 p.m.

CSKT IS A TRIBAL MEMBER PREFERENCE EMPLOYER