Probation Officer Assistant

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Fremont (NE)

On-site

USD 39,000 - 47,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Training opportunities

Educational credits

Job summary

Supreme Court - Agency 5 is seeking a Probation Support professional to assist in supervising high-risk offenders, coordinating home visits, and processing investigative reports. You will work under the Chief Probation Officer or designee in a role that supports the Southern Region coverage across Dodge, Washington, and Burt Counties.

The position emphasizes interviews, monitoring, and report preparation, with daytime core hours and occasional non-traditional hours to support community safety.

Qualifications

Associate degree or 63 credit hours required.
2 years education and experience acceptable.
Educational credits from an accredited institution required.

Responsibilities

Meet, interview, and confer with probationers during home visits and offices.
Monitor offenders via electronic/GPS monitoring under supervision.
Assist with pre-sentence investigations and evaluations for probation.
Prepare and update reports, logs, and location records.
Perform duties of similar nature or level as needed.

Skills

Interviewing probationers

Home visits

Tracking locations

Report writing

Using computers/ software

GPS/ electronic monitoring

Education

Associate degree or 63 credit hours

Job description

Hiring Agency: Supreme Court - Agency 5

Applications No Longer Accepted On (If no date is displayed, job is posted as open until closed): 11-04-2026

Hiring Rate: $20.608

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

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. This is an adult position and will be assigned to one to two high risk adult probation officers.

Location & Home Office: Person will have the choice of home office in Fremont or Blair. 2860 W 23 Drive, Fremont, NE 68025 597 Grant St Ste 300, Blair, NE 68008

Coverage area: This position will cover the Southern Region of Probation District #6 , which will include as least Dodge, Washington, and Burt Counties. Assignment locations and responsibilities may be adjusted to meet the operational needs of the branch.

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.

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 OR
Combination: 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.

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