Probation Officer Assistant

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Education credits

Bilingual pay

Job summary

The State of Nebraska Judicial Branch is hiring a Probation Officer Assistant in the Southern Region (Blair/Fremont coverage). The role supports supervision, case planning, and monitoring of high-risk offenders, with duties including home visits, interviews, curfews, and report submissions.

Starting salary is $42,863.87 annually with potential 2.5% post-probation increase and annual COLA adjustments. Benefits include health insurance, retirement, paid time off, and education opportunities.

Qualifications

• Education: Associate degree or 63 credits from a four-year college in a related field or equivalent experience.
• Knowledge of probation services, laws, regulations, and reporting procedures.
• Skills include conducting home visits, interviewing probationers, and updating databases.
• Physical requirements allow light work and occasional travel.

Responsibilities

• Meets and interviews probationers during home visits and office meetings.
• Monitors offenders via electronic/GPS monitoring under supervision.
• Assists with pre-sentence investigations and evaluations.
• Prepares reports, court paperwork, logs, and location reports.
• Performs related duties of similar scope.

Skills

Home visits

Interviewing probationers

Location tracking

Interpersonal skills

Report writing

Education

Associate degree or 63 credit hours

Job description

The work we do matters! Hiring Agency: Supreme Court - Agency 5 Location: Blair, NE, Fremont, NE Hiring Rate: $20.608 Job Posting: JR2026-00029100 Probation Officer Assistant (Open) Applications No Longer Accepted On (If no date is displayed, job is posted as open until closed): 11-04-2026

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

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.

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.

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.

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. We are seeking talented individuals to join our team in careers that make a difference in the lives of Nebraskans.

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