Probation Officer Trainee (Juvenile)

State of Nebraska; Norfolk (NE); Sur place; USD 43 000 - 50 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Health & wellness benefits

Education credits for continuing ed.

Life insurance

Résumé du poste

State of Nebraska in Norfolk, NE seeks an entry-level Probation Officer Trainee (Juvenile) to begin with a year of supervised training and gain hands-on experience in investigative and supervisory duties for offenders. The role includes intake, detention interviews, and court testimony under supervision.

A starting salary is provided with opportunities for pay increases after probation and annual COLA adjustments, with benefits and potential bilingual pay.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in social services or criminal justice required.
• Consideration will be given to candidates receiving their degree within 120 days of application.
• All educational credits must be granted from an accredited institution approved by the U.S. Dept. of Education.

Responsabilités

• Conduct intake and assessment interviews with offenders, families, and others to gather information.
• Provide recommendations for sentencing to the court based on findings and present information before the court.
• Perform risk assessments to determine supervision levels and monitor drug screens.
• Meet with probation clients to provide counseling, complete case reporting, and manage caseloads.
• Prepare violation and compliance reports; update client information in systems.

Connaissances

Interviews

Caseload management

Risk assessment

Communication

Crisis intervention

Formation

Bachelor's degree in social services or criminal justice

Outils

Microsoft Office

Description du poste

Job Posting

The work we do matters!

Hiring Agency

Supreme Court - Agency 5

Location

Norfolk, NE

Hiring Rate

$20.608

Job Posting

JR2026-00029220 Probation Officer Trainee (Juvenile) (Open)

Applications No Longer Accepted On

10-23-2026

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&DD 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 entry level position involves job orientation and training under close supervision for a period of one year to afford the trainee an opportunity to gain experience and develop ability. Incumbents of this classification are trained in performing investigatory and supervisory responsibilities involving offenders, under direct supervision for an assigned district. Additional Training includes managing a caseload; preparing investigation reports; supervising offenders; conducting intake and detention interviews; testifying in courts; performing drug and alcohol testing; arresting or detaining defenders under directions; and managing and maintaining the electronic monitoring equipment.

Location

602 Iron Horse Drive, Norfolk, NE 68701

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

The office’s 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.
• 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

• Become familiar with various types of pre‑sentence/pre‑disposition investigations for adults and juvenile offenders including conducting intake and assessment interviews with offenders, families, and others to gather information on the individual and determine environmental factors that led to delinquent behaviors.
• Becomes familiar with providing recommendations for sentencing to the court based on case findings. Also be trained in presenting information verbally and in writing before the court and completing Intake paperwork.
• Becomes familiar with performing risk assessments to determine proper supervision level of client; recommending incentives and/or sanctions based on assessment; monitoring drug screens.
• Introduced and trained on meeting with clients on probation in order to provide counseling, complete case reporting, and other related functions of managing a caseload. This includes conducting assessments or follow‑ups; providing direction to help clients accomplish court requirements; providing referrals to community resources including food, shelter, and work.
• Introduced and trained on preparing violation reports, compliance reports and conducting record checks; Training also includes entering and updating client information into appropriate systems; determining reports to send to the court for updates.
• Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.

Requirements / Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in social services or criminal justice

Consideration will be given to candidates receiving their degree within 120 days of application.

All educational credits must be granted from an accredited institution approved by the U.S. Dept. of Education.

Knowledge

• Customer service principles
• Criminal Justice system, laws, legal codes, and court procedures
• Interview and Assessment procedures and practices
• Intervention policies and procedures
• Signs of various forms of abuse, mental health issues, or neglect
• Crisis intervention technique.
• Modern office procedures and equipment
• Record‑keeping principlesDocument review techniques
• Computers and related software applications

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 subjected to environmental threats, odors, dusts, inadequate lighting, workspace restrictions, and 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.

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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.

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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.