Probation Officer Trainee — Launch Your Justice Career

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Wellness

Paid training

Continuing education credits

Bilingual pay

Job summary

State of Nebraska, Judicial Branch, is hiring a Probation Officer Trainee for the Gering, NE office. The role involves orientation and training for one year, with responsibilities including intake, supervision, and court-related duties.

Starting salary at $42,863.87 with a 2.5% raise after probation, plus annual COLAs. In-office work with travel within the district and some non-traditional hours may apply.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in social services or criminal justice (or within 120 days of application).
• Knowledge of criminal justice system, laws, and court procedures.
• Strong interview and assessment skills; ability to document and report findings.

Responsibilities

• Conduct intake and assessment interviews with offenders and families.
• Provide sentencing recommendations and present information to court.
• Perform risk assessments to determine supervision levels and monitor drug screens.
• Meet with clients on probation to provide counseling and manage caseloads.

Skills

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Criminal justice knowledge

Interviewing probationers

Education

Bachelor's degree in social services or criminal justice

Tools

Office software

Job description

State of Nebraska, Judicial Branch, is hiring a Probation Officer Trainee for the Gering, NE office. The role involves orientation and training for one year, with responsibilities including intake, supervision, and court-related duties.

Starting salary at $42,863.87 with a 2.5% raise after probation, plus annual COLAs. In-office work with travel within the district and some non-traditional hours may apply.