Probation Officer Assistant

State of Nebraska; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 36,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Professional development

Job summary

State of Nebraska in Lincoln, NE seeks an experienced Probation Officer Assistant to support supervision, case planning and monitoring of high-risk offenders. You will assist with interviews, home visits, and assessments under the Chief Probation Officer’s direction.

The role requires attention to detail, strong communication skills, and ability to operate probation software; travel may be required. Competitive benefits are provided.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or 63 hours from an accredited four-year college.
• Combination of education and experience acceptable.
• Credits must be from an accredited institution approved by the U.S. Dept. of Education.
• Familiarity with probation services and related procedures.

Responsibilities

• Meet with probationers through home visits and office meetings; document progress.
• Monitor offenders via electronic/GPS monitoring under supervision to ensure compliance.
• Assist with pre-sentence investigations and evaluations of candidates for probation.
• Prepare, update and submit reports and databases (progress updates, court paperwork, logs).
• Perform other duties of similar nature as needed.

Skills

Interviewing

Home visits

Tracking probationers

Report writing

Interpersonal skills

Computer skills

Communication

Education

Associate degree or 63 hours

Tools

GPS monitoring

Probation software

Job description

The work we do matters!Hiring Agency:Supreme Court - Agency 5Location:Lincoln, NEHiring Rate:$20.608Job Posting:JR2026-00029735 Probation Officer Assistant (Open)Applications No Longer Accepted On (If no date is displayed, job is posted as open until closed):10-22-2026Job 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 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:605 South 10 Street, Ste B100, Lincoln, NE 68508Travel may be required at times.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 Duties1. 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/QualificationsMinimum 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.KnowledgeBasic 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.SkillsMaking 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 RequirementsIncumbents 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.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. For more information on benefits, please visit: https://statejobs.nebraska.gov/index.html#benefitsEqual Opportunity StatementThe 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.