Assistant Probation Officer-Juvenile Transport-1

State of Nebraska; Omaha (NE); On-site; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking state agency as an Assistant Probation Officer, where your work directly impacts community safety and rehabilitation. This role involves supervising and supporting high-risk offenders, conducting interviews, and ensuring compliance with court regulations. You'll be part of a dedicated team that values diversity and inclusion, offering competitive pay and comprehensive benefits. If you're passionate about making a difference and have the required qualifications, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance

$20,000 free basic life insurance

State-matched retirement plan

Paid holidays

Paid vacation and sick leave

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum qualifications include an Associate's degree or equivalent experience.
• All educational credits must be from an accredited institution.

Responsibilities

• Meet and monitor probationers through home visits and office meetings.
• Assist with pre-sentence investigations and evaluations for probation.

Skills

Probation techniques and procedures

Report writing

Interviewing techniques

Effective communication

Tracking technologies

Education

Associate's degree

63 hours of coursework from a four-year college

Tools

Computers and software applications

Job description

The work we do matters!

Hiring Agency

Supreme Court - Agency 5

Location

Omaha, NE

Hiring Rate

$19.954

Job Posting

JR2025-00016084 Assistant Probation Officer-Juvenile Transport-1 (Open)

Applications No Longer Accepted On (If no date is displayed, job is posted as open until closed):

05-11-2025

Job Description

The Judicial Branch is a state-funded Branch of Government that offers medical/dental/vision, $20,000 free basic life insurance, a state-matched 156% retirement plan, 13 paid holidays, earned paid vacation and sick leave, and more.

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 investigative reports; performing curfew checks, drug testing, assessments, and assisting offenders in retaining employment under the supervision of the Chief Probation Officer or designee.

Job Duties

• Meet, interview, and confer with probationers through home visits and office meetings; monitor and document progress.
• Assist in monitoring offenders through electronic/GPS monitoring under the direction of a Probation Officer to ensure compliance with court regulations.
• Assist with pre-sentence investigations and evaluations of candidates being considered for probation.
• Prepare, update, and submit various reports and databases, including progress updates, court appearance paperwork, home-visit logs, and location reports.
• Perform other duties of a similar nature or level. Specific position assignments will vary based on department needs.

Requirements/Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications: Associate's degree or 63 hours of coursework from a four-year college; or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to perform the essential duties listed above.

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

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Basic principles, practices, and procedures of probation services;
• Federal, State, and local laws, regulations, and procedures;
• Rules, regulations, and procedures of the department;
• Probation techniques and procedures;
• Report writing;
• Interviewing techniques;
• Tracking technologies;
• Making home visits;
• Interviewing probationers;
• Tracking probationers' locations;
• Utilizing probation and protective techniques;
• Applying applicable laws, rules, and regulations;
• Preparing activity reports and updating databases;
• Operating computers and software applications;
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills for interaction with coworkers, supervisors, the public, and others.

Physical Requirements

Incumbents may be required to travel.

Light Work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds frequently, and/or a negligible amount constantly to move objects. If arm and/or leg controls require exertion greater than Sedentary Work, the job is rated for Light Work.

The Judicial Branch values diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. We promote hiring and advancement without regard to race, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or genetics. We comply with Veterans Preference Laws.

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive package including pay, benefits, paid time off, retirement, and professional development opportunities. Your paycheck is part of your total compensation.

For more information, visit: https://statejobs.nebraska.gov/index.html#benefits

Equal Opportunity Statement

The State of Nebraska values diversity and promotes an inclusive environment. We recruit, hire, train, and promote without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, marital status, or genetics.

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