Specialized Populations Officer; Juvenile

Position: Specialized Populations Officer (Juvenile)
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Hiring Agency:

Supreme Court - Agency 5

Location:

Columbus, NEHiring Rate:$28.997

Job Posting:

JR Specialized Populations Officer (Juvenile) (Open)
Applications No Longer Accepted On (If no date is displayed, job is posted as open until closed):06-19-2026

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

Job Description:

This classification level is responsible for providing case management and supervision of high-risk individuals entered into the Problem-Solving Court program, post-release supervision, or other high-risk adult and juvenile probationers for specialized cases including sex offenders, domestic violence offenders, and drug offences. Responsibilities may include: performing pre-sentence investigations; classification and clinical assessments for PSC participants to identify needs; developing case plan to track and manage goals;

working with treatment providers within the community; investigating violations and discussing sanctions; conducting cognitive group therapy meetings; conducting and monitoring drug tests; preparing and submitting probationer progress reports; arresting or detaining probationers per statute; performing field and home visits for assessment and reassessment. Cases assignments based on rotation and supervisor assignment (for PSCs).

Location:

In-Office only.
2282 East 32 Avenue, Columbus, NE 68601

Travel will be required k

Schedule:

Mostly daytime, Monday - Friday. Non-traditional work hours may be required, including evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays.

Salary and Compensation:

Starting Salary: $60,313.77 annually (Hiring Rate).Immediate Growth:
Earn a 2.5% pay increase after successfully completing your probation period.

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. Investigates, monitors and or supervises targeted, program-specific high-risk individuals on probation, post-release supervision and/or involved in a Problem-Solving Court adult and juvenile offenders.
2. Performs counseling, case management, case reporting, and related functions of managing a caseload under close supervision.
3. Develops a team supervision approach with the individual’s referral source (probation officer who conducted the PSI, Navigation Officer, Problem Solving Court Team, County Jail staff, Prison Caseworker.
4. Participates in the treatment process of individuals and is engaged in the probationer’s/participant’s treatment through regular and on-going communication with treatment providers and through attendance at treatment groups and facilities. Assists in the development of relapse prevention plan.
5. Facilitates groups which may include, but not be limited to, topical, supervision groups, cognitive programs or skill building, life skills enhancement and general education of clients.
6. Prepares violation reports, compliance reports and conducts record checks;
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