Probation Officer Trainee; Juvenile

Probation Officer Trainee (Juvenile (Open)

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 in performing investigatory and supervisory responsibilities involving offenders, under direct supervision for an 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 probationers per statute; and managing and maintaining the electronic monitoring equipment.

Location and Office Coverage:
In-Office only. This position will cover the Fremont and Blair offices.

• 2860 W 23 Drive, Fremont, NE 68025
• 597 Grant St Ste 300, Blair, NE

Travel Expectations:
Regular travel is required to support operations across both the Fremont and Blair offices. As part of our commitment to active community supervision, field visits and additional regional travel may be required.

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: $42,863.87 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.

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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.