Probation Officer Assistant

State of Nebraska; Beatrice (NE); On-site; USD 39,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental and vision insurance

Disability insurance

EAP

FSA/HSA

Job summary

State of Nebraska in Beatrice, NE is seeking a Probation Officer Assistant to support supervision, case planning and monitoring of high-risk offenders. The role involves home visits, office meetings, and coordination of interviews for investigative reports under the Chief Probation Officer or designee.

Starting salary is $42,863.87 annually with a 2.5% raise after probation if starting at the Hiring Rate. Occasional travel is required and some shifts may include evenings or weekends.

Qualifications

• Education requirements include an Associate degree or 63 hours of college coursework.
• Alternative qualification: 2 years of education plus relevant experience.
• All credits must be from an accredited institution approved by the U.S. Department of Education.

Responsibilities

• Meet and interview probationers during home visits and office meetings.
• Monitor offenders and document progress in reports and databases.
• Assist with pre-sentence investigations and evaluations for probation.
• Support electronic/GPS monitoring under supervision to ensure compliance with court rules.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education

Associate degree or 63 hours

2 years education/experience equivalence

Tools

Electronic monitoring systems

Job description

The work we do matters!

Hiring Agency:

Supreme Court - Agency 5

Location:

Beatrice, NE

Hiring Rate:

$20.608

Job Posting:

JR2026-00030156 Probation Officer Assistant (Open)

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.

Location: 201 North 5 Street Ste 1 Beatrice, NE

Travel Expectations:

• Regular travel within the district to conduct community visits and support operations as part of our commitment to active community supervision.
• Occasional regional travel for orientation, training, and educational workshops.

Work Schedule: Core hours are Monday-Friday daytime. As part of our 24/7 commitment to community safety, occasional on-call, evening, weekend, and holiday availability is 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

• 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 with court regulations.
• Assists with pre-sentence investigations and evaluations of candidates being considered for probation.
• Prepares, updates, and submits a variety of reports and/or databases including progress updates, court appearance paperwork, home-visit logs, and location reports.
• 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:

• 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 visits.
• Interviewing probationers.
• Tracking probationers’ location(s).
• Utilizing probation and protective techniques.
• Applying applicable laws, rules, and regulations.
• Preparing activity reports and updating databases.
• Operating computers and applicable 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 Requirements

Incumbents may be subject to travel.

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. If the use of arm and/or leg controls requires exertion of forces greater than that for Sedentary Work and the worker sits most of the time, the job is rated for Light Work.

Benefits

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

Equal Opportunity Statement

The State of Nebraska values our teammates as well as a supportive environment that strives to promote diversity, inclusion, and belonging. We recruit, hire, train, and promote in all job classifications and at all levels without regard to race, color, religion, sex. age, national origin, disability, marital status or genetics.