Assistant Probation Officer

son; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 39,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & wellness

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Professional growth

Job summary

Supreme Court - Agency 5 in Lincoln, NE is hiring a probation officer assistant. The role focuses on supervising offenders, conducting home visits, and supporting case planning under the Chief Probation Officer or designee.

Starting salary is $42,863.87 annually with potential 2.5% raise after probation; some non-traditional hours and possible travel; in-office work is required.

Qualifications

• Education: Associate degree or 63 hours from an accredited college.
• Two years of education and experience may substitute for the duties listed.
• Credits must be from an accredited institution approved by the U.S. Dept. of Education.

Responsibilities

• Meets, interviews, and confers with probationers through home visits and office meetings; monitors and documents progress.
• Assists in monitoring offenders through electronic/GPS monitoring under direction of a Probation Officer to ensure compliance.
• Assists with pre-sentence investigations and evaluations of candidates being considered for probation.
• Prepares, updates, and submits reports and databases including progress updates, court paperwork, and logs.
• Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.

Skills

Home visits

Education

Associate degree

63 credit hours

Job description

Overview

The work we do matters!

Hiring Agency

Supreme Court - Agency 5

Location

Lincoln, NE

Hiring Rate

$20.608

Application Deadline

Applications Not Accepted On: 10-08-2026

Job Description

The Judicial Branch does not sponsor STEM (form i-983) or non-immigrant work visas for this position.

The Judicial Branch offers:

Health & Wellness

• 79% employer-paid health and prescription insurance
• Dental and vision insurance plans available to purchase
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability, available to purchase
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for confidential support
• Flex Spending (FSA) and Health Savings Accounts (HSA)

Financial Security

• 156% state-matched of the first 4.8% contribution to retirement plan
• FREE $20,000 Life Insurance Policy
• Optional Life Insurance and AD&D available to purchase

Paid Time Off & Leave

• 13 paid holidays annually
• Paid vacation and sick leave that begin accruing immediately
• Military leave and Funeral/Bereavement leave

Professional Growth

• Paid training to develop your skills
• Free continuing education credits to maintain professional certifications
• Access to specialized courses through Judicial Branch Education
• Opportunity for bilingual pay

Job Description

This classification level is responsible for assisting in performing supervision, case planning and/or monitoring of offenders at high risk to reoffend, including recreational, home, educational, treatment and community activities. Responsibilities may include assisting in performing interviews for preparation of investigative reports, performing curfew checks, drug testing and assessments, and assisting offenders in retaining employment under the direct supervision of the Chief Probation Officer or designee.

In the APO role, the individual will meet with the youth/families after adjudication to obtain demographic information, provide an orientation to the court process to help ensure a good transition to the Investigation PO, complete the FSAI with the family and assist with the completion of behavior health screens as part of our TRACKS process. The APO/IA will also be expected to assist with court ordered evaluation which have strict statutory timeframes, by obtaining signed releases, assisting with referrals, entering ngagements and working closely with the Office Manager and JJRS to aid in the case assignments and provider assignments. Other duties may include assisting with transports, providing support for groups, covering FTM's, and conductim! UA's.

Location

In-Office only.
605 South 10 St Ste B300
Lincoln, NE 68508-2803

Travel may be required at times.

Work Schedule

Core hours are Monday-Friday daytime. As part of our 24/7 commitment to community safety, some non-traditional hours may be required.

Salary and Compensation

Starting Salary: $42,863.87 annually (Hiring Rate).

Immediate Growth: Earn a 2.5% pay increase after successfully completing your probation period when starting at the Hiring Rate.

Starting Rate Flexibility: Higher starting pay may be considered based on education and experience, subject to final management approval.

Please Note: Candidates approved to start above the Hiring Rate (at or above the Minimum Permanent rate) are not eligible for the 2.5% post-probation increase.

Future Increases: Annual cost-of-living adjustments (applied on July 1) are subject to State Legislature approval.

Job Duties

1. Meets, interviews, and confers with probationers through home visits and office meetings; monitors and documents progress.
2. Assists in monitoring offenders through electronic/GPS monitoring under direction of a Probation Officer to ensure compliance with court regulations.
3. Assists with pre-sentence investigations and evaluations of candidates being considered for probation.
4. Prepares, updates, and submits a variety of reports and/or databases including progress updates, court appearance paperwork, home-visit logs, and location reports.
5. Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.

Requirements / Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

Education: Associate degree or 63 hours of course work from four-year college in a related field.

Combination: Or 2 years of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above.

All educational credits must be granted from an accredited institution approved by the U.S. Dept. of Education.

Knowledge

• Basic principles, practices, and procedures of probation services.
• Federal, State, and local laws, regulations, and procedures.
• Rules, regulations, and procedures of the department.
• Probations techniques and procedures.
• Report writing.
• Interviewing techniques.
• Tracking technologies.

Skills

• Making home