Probation Undergraduate Intern

son; Kearney (NE); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

The Supreme Court - Agency 5 in Kearney, NE is offering an undergraduate probation internship for the Spring Semester after January 1, 2027. The position is part-time, up to 160 hours, with a pay rate of $15.38 per hour and involves real-world office duties within Nebraska's Judicial Branch.

Under close supervision of a mentor, interns will gain hands-on experience by participating in meetings, observing court sessions, and supporting staff in public interactions and project tasks.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor's degree in the social sciences, criminal justice, or related fields.
• Educational credits must be granted from an accredited institution approved by the U.S. Dept. of Education.
• Spring Semester start date after January 1, 2027; Part-time, up to 160 hours.

Responsibilities

• Shadow Judicial Branch staff and provide assistance where appropriate.
• Participate in staff, client, and stakeholder meetings.
• Observe court sessions.
• Provide routine information to the public through various means of communication.
• Create informational and promotional materials.
• Organize and promote Judicial Branch events or program activities.
• Compile and maintain records, including routine data entry functions, and ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Operate office machines including computers.
• Perform related work as required.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Adaptability

Follow instructions

Typing/Data entry

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in social sciences

Bachelor's degree in criminal justice

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Introduction

The work we do matters!

Job Details

Hiring Agency: Supreme Court - Agency 5

Location: Kearney, NE

Hiring Rate: $15.380

Job Posting: JR2026-00029999 Probation Undergraduate Intern (Open)

Applications No Longer Accepted On: 11-04-2026

Job Description

Under close supervision of a mentor and for a minimum of 160 hours, the undergraduate select internship provides real-world knowledge through the performance of a variety of functions including, but not limited to, general office duties and high-quality execution of engagements and special projects of entry-level staff across Nebraska's Judicial Branch.

The undergraduate select intern builds skills by working closely with experienced staff, clients and the public involved with the Nebraska court system, probation offices and/or the Office of Public Guardian.

Undergraduate select interns will take part in hands-on participation and planning and will attend regular staff and client meetings and/or court sessions. While contributing to the mission of the Judicial Branch, experiential learning will lead to skill development and give opportunity to meet a variety of people in the profession, allowing the select-intern to form relationships that can be built upon in the future.

Location

2022 Avenue A, Kearney, NE 68847

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 for employed probation officers. Travel within the district may be required.

Job Duties

• Shadow Judicial Branch staff and provide assistance where appropriate.
• Participate in staff, client, and stakeholder meetings.
• Observe court sessions.
• Provide routine information to the public through various means of communication.
• Create informational and promotional materials.
• Organize and promote Judicial Branch events or program activities.
• Compile and maintain records, including routine data entry functions, and assume responsibility for accuracy and completeness.
• Operate most office machines including computers.
• Perform related work as required.

Requirements/Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications: Pursuing a Bachelor's degree in the social sciences, criminal justice, or related fields. All educational credits must be granted from an accredited institution approved by the U.S. Dept. of Education. This internship is for the Spring Semester with a start date after January 1, 2027. Part-time, up to 160 hours. Pay Rate: $15.38 per hour

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Must be motivated, organized, and possess good communication skills.
• Maintain a high level of ethics and serves as a role model for justice-involved individuals.
• Ability to work with many different kinds of people and to adapt to a variety of situations. Ability to participate within a multi-disciplinary team as well as acting autonomously as appropriate.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Typing and data entry skills. Strong proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, with a general understanding of data analysis techniques.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to professionally represent Judicial Branch.
• Ability to meet recurring deadlines, ability to effectively organize time, set priorities, and work under stressful conditions.

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.

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#benefits

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.

The Judicial Branch values our employees as well as a supportive environment that strives to promote diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging. We recruit, hire, train and promote in all job qualifications at all levels without regard to race, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or genetics. The Judicial Branch complies with Veterans Preference Laws.