Drug Tech; Male

Job Title

Drug Tech (Male Only) (Open)

Supreme Court - Agency 5
District #2 (Adult/RC) - Bellevue, District #2 - Plattsmouth

$15.378

Starting Salary: $31,985.62 annually (Hiring Rate).
Immediate growth: 2.5% pay increase after completing probation, unless starting at or above the minimum permanent rate.
Annual cost‑of‑living adjustments applied on July1, subject to State Legislature approval.

This classification level is responsible for arranging, conducting, and maintaining documentation for drug screenings. Responsibilities may include collecting, disposing, and maintaining records of urine specimens; conducting drug screenings; maintaining the inventory of testing supplies and equipment; testifying in court; reporting and documenting testing results; ensuring documentation procedures are done in accordance with policies and procedures; and providing training on testing result documentation.

• High School Diploma or equivalent from an accredited institution.

• Prior substance abuse or chemical testing training and experience working with offender populations.

• Drug screening and chemical testing methodology.
• Safe work methods and procedures.
• Applicable testing equipment.
• Recordkeeping principles.
• Basic inventory management principles.
• Computer and related software applications.
• Performing drug screening and collecting samples.
• Maintaining specimen records and monitoring inventory.
• Maintaining operational records.
• Using a computer and communication skills to interact with coworkers, supervisors, the public, and others.

Incumbents may be subjected to fumes, odors, poor ventilation, hazardous materials, and challenging environmental conditions.

Light Work:
Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, up to 10 pounds of force frequently, or negligible force constantly.

• Health & Wellness: 79% employer‑paid health and prescription insurance, dental and vision insurance (purchase available), short‑term and long‑term disability (purchase available), Employee Assistance Program, Flex Spending (FSA) and Health Savings Accounts (HSA).
• Financial Security: 156% state‑matched of the first 4.8% contribution to the retirement plan; free $20,000 life insurance policy.
• Paid Time Off & Leave: 13 paid holidays annually, paid vacation and sick leave accruing immediately, military leave, funeral/bereavement leave.
• Professional Growth:
  Paid training, free continuing education credits, access to specialized courses, bilingual pay opportunity.

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.