Probation Supervisor

son; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 57,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental & Vision

Disability Insurance

EAP

Job summary

Supreme Court - Agency 5 in Omaha, NE is seeking a Probation Supervisor to manage, train, and supervise daily activities within a district field service unit.

The role oversees probation officer staff, conducts presentence reports, and coordinates case plans, while working with treatment providers and monitoring compliance. Core hours Monday–Friday, with occasional on-call; starting salary and growth opportunities exist.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree in social services, Criminal Justice or directly related field.
• Experience: 7 years' experience working in a probation system or related organization.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Supervises assigned probation unit staff, planning, prioritizing and assigning work; evaluations and training; hiring/discipline.
• Manages day-to-day probation operations and ensures conformance to standards and policies.
• Conducts presentence/predisposition reports and/or supervises an active caseload per rules.
• Trains staff in supervision practices and monitors compliance with standards.
• Evaluates case plans and provides guidance on challenging cases.
• Performs other duties of similar nature or level.

Education

Bachelor's degree in social services, Criminal Justice or directly related field

Job description

The work we do matters!

Hiring Agency: Supreme Court - Agency 5

Location: Omaha, NE

Hiring Rate: $31.969

Job Posting: JR2026-00029832 Probation Supervisor (Open)

Applications No Longer Accepted On (If no date is displayed, job is posted as open until closed): 10-28-2026

Job Description

District 4A- Adult Supervisor

** 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

Job Description

This classification level is responsible for managing, training and supervising daily activities and employees within a specialized unit, district field service division. Responsibilities may include supervising assigned unit probation officer staff; conducting presentence/predisposition reports and/or supervising an active caseload in accordance with rules and standards; assisting in completing case file reviews; supervise/review case plans to ensure tracking and management of goals; working with treatment providers within the community; supervising the investigation of violations and discussing sanctions; monitor the conduct of cognitive group therapy meetings; supervise the conducting of drug tests; review prepared probationer progress reports; arresting or detaining probationers per statute; performing field and home visits for assessment and reassessment.

Location: 1821 N 73 St, Omaha, NE

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

Core hours are Monday-Friday daytime. As part of our 24/7 commitment to community safety, occasional on-call, evening, weekend, and holiday availability is required.

Salary and Compensation

• Starting Salary: $66,495.95 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

1. Supervises assigned probation unit staff to include planning, prioritizing and assigning work; conducting performance evaluations; coordinating staff training; and implementing hiring, discipline, and termination procedures.
2. Manages and directs day-to-day probation operations and functions for the assigned specialized unit; ensures conformance to work standards, operating procedures, and system policies.
3. Conducts presentence/predisposition reports and/or supervise an active caseload in accordance with system rules and regulations.
4. Trains probation staff within a specialized unit, district field service division or satellite office, in practices, policies and procedures associated with the supervision and investigation of offenders, and monitor their compliance with system standards.
5. Evaluates lower-level staff case plans and intervention strategies; ensures a standard of quality and compliance in approved strategies; provides guidance to lower-level staff regarding challenging or unique cases.
6. Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.

Requirements / Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor's degree in social services, Criminal Justice or directly related field AND
• Experience: 7 years' experience working in a probation system or related organization; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Note: An equivalent combination of relevant education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above will