Substance Use Monitor - Female

State of Nebraska; Bellevue (KY); On-site; USD 33,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental and vision plans available to购

Disability insurance

Paid time off and holidays

Retirement plan

Job summary

State of Nebraska in Bellevue, NE is seeking a Substance Use Monitor - Female to assist probation officers with client contact, testing coordination, and drug screening using approved methodologies. A female candidate is required for this position due to job duties.

The role requires an Associate’s degree and at least one year of related experience, with comprehensive benefits and a starting salary of $38,878.81 per year. Some non-traditional hours may be required to support a 24/7 commitment.

Qualifications

• Education: Associate’s degree in criminal justice, medical/laboratory, or a related area.
• Experience: 1 year of experience as a drug technician or related position.
• Female candidates only due to job duties.

Responsibilities

• Assist Probation officers with client contact and scheduling activities.
• Greets clients, collects testing forms and accompanies to drug testing area.
• Conduct drug screening using established testing methodologies and record results.

Skills

Drug screening

Education

Associate’s degree in criminal justice, medical/laboratory, or related area

Job description

The work we do matters! Hiring Agency: Supreme Court - Agency 5 Location: District #2 (Adult/RC) - Bellevue Hiring Rate: $18.692 Job Posting: JR2026-00029650 Substance Use Monitor - Female (Open) Applications No Longer Accepted On (If no date is displayed, job is posted as open until closed): 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&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

Location:

1410 Wall St Suite 200 Bellevue, NE 68005

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: $38,878.81 annually (Hiring Rate). Immediate Growth*: Earn a 2.5% pay increase after successfully completing your probation period (if starting at Hiring Rate). 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. Assist Probation officers with client contact and scheduling activities.
2. Greets clients, collects testing forms and accompanies to drug testing area.
3. Conduct drug screening in accordance with established systems and procedures using approved testing methodologies. This includes obtaining urine specimen from Probationers, recording, and reporting results.
4. Stores testing samples in secure location and ensures chain of custody procedures are observed at all times.
5. Maintains drug testing supplies and equipment inventory.
6. Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.

The above classification responsibilities represent only the key areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the business needs of the department.

Requirements / Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications: Education: Associate’s degree in criminal justice, medical/laboratory, or a related area. Experience: Or one year of experience as a drug technician or related position. All educational credits must be granted from an accredited institution approved by the U.S. Dept. of Education.

Preferred Qualifications: Prior substance abuse or chemical testing training and working with the offender population.

Other: Due to the duties for this specific position, only FEMALE candidates considered. Knowledge Drug screening and chemical testing methodology. Safe work methods and procedures. Applicable testing equipment. Recordkeeping principles. Basic inventory management principles. Computers and related software applications. Skills Performing drug screening. Collecting applicable samples. Maintaining specimen records. Monitoring inventory and supply levels. Maintaining operational records. Using a computer and related 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 fumes, odors, poor ventilation, hazardous materials (chemicals, blood, and other body fluids, etc.), and challenging environmental conditions, imminent danger. 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. Requires use of arm and/or leg controls and exertion of forces greater than that for Sedentary Work.

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. We are seeking talented individuals to join our team in careers that make a difference in the lives of Nebraskans.

Thank you for your interest in joining our team!

State Government is one of the largest and most diverse employers in Nebraska. Whether it's helping a vulnerable child, advancing public health, making highways safer, or preserving our natural resources, the work we do matters!