Drug Technician

State-of-Nebraska; Falls City (NE); On-site; USD 36,352,000 - 51,774,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

HSA/FSA

Job summary

State of Nebraska is seeking a Drug Technician for Falls City, NE. Responsibilities include collecting urine samples, conducting drug screenings, and maintaining accurate records. The role requires adhering to documentation procedures and inventory control.

The position offers a starting salary around the established rate, with occasional travel within the district and a schedule starting early each morning.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience with drug screening methods preferred.
• Knowledge of chain of custody procedures helpful.

Responsibilities

• Greet clients and collect testing forms.
• Conduct drug screenings and record results.
• Maintain secure storage and chain of custody for samples.
• Keep inventory of testing supplies and equipment.
• Assist with training on documentation processes.

Skills

Drug screening

Sample collection

Record keeping

Inventory management

Computer skills

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Testing equipment

Laboratory software

Job description

The work we do matters!Hiring Agency:Supreme Court - Agency 5Location:Falls City, NE, Pawnee City, NEHiring Rate:$16.954Job Posting:JR2026-00029445 Drug Technician (Open)Applications No Longer Accepted On (If no date is displayed, job is posted as open until closed):10-07-2026Job Description:** The (Judicial Branch) does not sponsor STEM (form i-983) or non-immigrant work visas for this position. **The Judicial Branch offers:Health & Wellness79% employer-paid health and prescription insuranceDental and vision insurance plans available to purchaseShort-Term and Long-Term Disability, available to purchaseEmployee Assistance Program (EAP) for confidential supportFlex Spending (FSA) and Health Savings Accounts (HSA)Financial Security156% state-matched of the first 4.8% contribution to retirement planFREE $20,000 Life Insurance PolicyOptional Life Insurance and AD&D available to purchasePaid Time Off & Leave13 paid holidays annuallyPaid vacation and sick leave that begin accruing immediatelyMilitary leave and Funeral/Bereavement leaveProfessional GrowthPaid training to develop your skillsFree continuing education credits to maintain professional certificationsAccess to specialized courses through Judicial Branch EducationOpportunity for bilingual payJob DescriptionThis classification level is responsible for arranging, conducting, and maintaining documentation for drug screenings. Responsibilities may include collecting, disposing, and maintaining records of urine specimens; conducting drug screenings; maintaining the inventory of testing supplies and equipment testifying in court; reporting and documenting testing results; ensuring documentation procedures are done in accordance with policies and procedures; and providing training on testing result documentation.Location:1700 Stone St Ste 206, Falls City, NE 68355Travel:This position will test primarily in Falls City and Pawnee City, but could be asked to travel to other locations in the district to assist.Work Schedule: Early Morning Position .This position will require candidates to be in their testing location and ready to begin testing by 5am.Non-traditional hours may be required.Salary and Compensation:Starting Salary: $ 31,985.62 annually (Hiring Rate).Immediate Growth*: Earn a 2.5% pay increase after successfully completing your probation period (if starting at 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 Duties1. Greets clients, collects testing forms and accompanies to drug testing area.2. Conduct drug screening in accordance with established systems and procedures using approved testing methodologies. This includes obtaining urine specimen from Probationers, recording, and reporting results.3. Stores testing samples in secure location and ensures chain of custody procedures are observed at all times.4. Maintains drug testing supplies and equipment inventory.5. Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.The above classification responsibilities represent only the key areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the business needs of the department.Requirements / Qualifications:Minimum Qualifications:High School Diploma or equivalent.All educational credits must be granted from an accredited institution approved by the U.S. Dept. of Education.Preferred Qualifications : Prior substance abuse or chemical testing training and working with the offender population.Knowledge:Drug screening and chemical testing methodology.Safe work methods and procedures.Applicable testing equipment.Recordkeeping principles.Basic inventory management principles.Computers and related software applications.Skills:Performing drug screening.Collecting applicable samples.Maintaining specimen records.Monitoring inventory and supply levels.Maintaining operational records.Using a computer and related software applications.Utilizing communication and interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisors, the general public and others to sufficiently exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.Physical RequirementsIncumbents may be subjected to fumes, odors, poor ventilation, hazardous materials (chemicals, blood, and other body fluids, etc.), and challenging environmental conditions, imminent danger.Light Work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. Requires use of arm and/or leg controls and exertion of forces greater than that for Sedentary Work.If you're currently employed by the State of Nebraska, please don't apply through this external career site. Instead, log in to Workday and open the Jobs Hub - Internal Apply app from your home landing page. You can access Workday anytime through the Link web page: https://link.nebraska.gov/BenefitsWe offer a comprehensive package of pay, benefits, paid time off, retirement and professional development opportunities to help you get the most out of your career and life. Your paycheck is just part of your total compensation.Check out all that the State of Nebraska has to offer! Benefit eligibility may vary by position, agency and employment status. 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