Probation Officer Trainee (Juvenile)
Location: Beatrice
District #1
$3,000* hiring bonus to join the Judicial Branch! The Judicial Branch is a state-funded Branch of Government that offers medical/dental/vision, $20,000 free basic life insurance, state-matched 156% retirement plan, 13 paid holidays, earned paid vacation and sick leave, tuition reimbursement and more. *(Hiring Bonus is for new permanent employees joining the Judicial Branch. It is prorated for part time employees).
This entry level position involves job orientation and training under close supervision for a period of one year to afford the trainee an opportunity to gain experience and develop ability. Incumbents of this classification are trained on performing investigatory and supervisory responsibilities involving offenders, under direct supervision for assigned district. Additional Training includes managing a caseload; preparing investigation reports; supervising offenders; conducting intake and detention interviews; testifying in courts; performing drug and alcohol testing; arresting or detaining defenders under directions; and managing and maintaining the electronic monitoring equipment.
JOB DUTIES
Become familiar with various types of pre-sentence/pre-disposition investigations for adults and juvenile offenders including: conducting intake and assessment interviews with offenders, families, and others to gather information on the individual and determine environmental factors that led to delinquent behaviors. Becomes familiar with providing recommendations for sentencing to the court based on case findings. Also be trained on presenting information verbally and in writing before the court, and completing intake paperwork. Becomes familiar with performing risk assessments to determine proper supervision level of client; recommending incentives and/or sanctions based on assessment; monitoring drug screens. Introduced and trained on meeting with clients on probation in order to provide counselling, complete case reporting, and other related functions of managing a caseload. This includes conducting assessments or follow ups; providing direction to help clients accomplish court requirements; providing referrals to community resources including food, shelter, and work. Introduced and trained on repairing violation reports, compliance reports and conducting record checks; Training also includes the entering and updating client information into appropriate systems; determining reports to send to the court for updates. 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.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES
Customer service principles; Criminal Justice system, laws, legal codes, and court procedures; Interview and Assessment procedures and practices; Intervention policies and procedures; Signs of various forms of abuse, mental health issues, or neglect; Crisis intervention techniques; Modern office procedures and equipment; Recordkeeping principles; Document review techniques; Computers and related software applications. Making home-visits; Interviewing probationers; Tracking probationers’ location(s); Utilizing probation and protective techniques; Applying applicable laws, rules, and regulations; Preparing activity reports and updating databases; Operating computers and applicable 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.
Incumbents may be subjected to environmental threats, odors, dusts, inadequate lighting, work space restrictions, and travel.
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. If the use of arm and/or leg controls requires exertion of forces greater than that for Sedentary Work and the worker sits most of the time, the job is rated for Light Work.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Bachelor’s degree in the social sciences, criminal justice.
PREFERRED: Ability to speak Spanish.
All educational credits must be granted from an accredited institution approved by the U.S. Dept. of Education.
Hiring Rate (probationary period): $40,491.73 per year
After probation period rate: $41,504.05 per year
Closing Date: OPEN UNTIL FILLED
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.
External Candidates – Please visit https://statejobs.nebraska.gov to complete a State application.
Internal Candidates apply via Jobs Hub through Workday, here: https://www.myworkday.com/son/d/task/2998$42366.htmld#backheader=true