Probation Officer Trainee – Training & Community Impact

State of Nebraska; Grand Island (NE); On-site; USD 23,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance (buy-up)

Vision insurance (buy-up)

Disability insurance (short/long-term)

Life insurance policy

Paid training & continuing education

Bilingual pay

Job summary

The State of Nebraska is seeking a Probation Officer Trainee in Grand Island, NE. This entry-level role includes one-year orientation and supervised training to gain experience in investigative and supervisory duties for offenders, including intake, detention interviews, and courtroom testimony.

Starting salary is posted; growth and annual adjustments are part of the package. The position requires a bachelor’s degree in social services or criminal justice and involves travel within the district

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in social services or criminal justice (minimum).
• Consideration given to candidates earning degree within 120 days of application.
• All educational credits must be from an accredited institution approved by the U.S. Dept. of Education.
• Knowledge of Criminal Justice system, laws, codes and court procedures.

Responsibilities

• Become familiar with pre-sentence and pre-disposition investigations for adults and juveniles.
• Provide sentencing recommendations to the court based on case findings; prepare intake paperwork.
• Perform risk assessments to determine supervision level and monitor drug screens.
• Meet with probation clients to provide counseling and manage caseload; provide referrals to resources.
• Prepare violation and compliance reports; update client information in systems and send reports to court.
• Perform other duties of a similar nature or level.

Skills

Home visits

Interviewing probationers

Tracking locations

Probation supervision techniques

Court reporting & intake

Record keeping & databases

Computers & software

Interpersonal communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in social services or criminal justice

Job description

The State of Nebraska is seeking a Probation Officer Trainee in Grand Island, NE. This entry-level role includes one-year orientation and supervised training to gain experience in investigative and supervisory duties for offenders, including intake, detention interviews, and courtroom testimony.

Starting salary is posted; growth and annual adjustments are part of the package. The position requires a bachelor’s degree in social services or criminal justice and involves travel within the district