Specialized Populations Officer

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Hiring Agency:

Supreme Court - Agency 5

Location:

Columbus, NEHiring Rate:$28.533

Job Posting:

JR Specialized Populations Officer (Open)
Applications No Longer Accepted On (If no date is displayed, job is posted as open until closed):06-12-2026

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; performing field and home visits for assessment and reassessment. Cases assignments based on rotation and supervisor assignment (for PSCs).

Location:

2282 East 32 Avenue, Columbus , NE 68601

Work Schedule:

Mostly daytime, Monday - Friday. Non-traditional work hours may be required.

Salary:

A Specialized Populations Officer’s salary range is $59,349.34 to $72,311.32 annually. After probation period is completed, the Permanent wage will increase at least 2.5%. Pay rate may be commensurate with education and/or experience within fiscal constraints, if approved.

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;
Enters and updates client information into appropriate systems; determines reports to send to the court for updates.
7. 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:

Bachelor’s degree in social services, Criminal Justice or directly related field

AND 2 years of experience in case management in related fields, OR an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above.

All educational credits must be granted from an accredited institution approved by the U.S. Dept. of Education.

Knowledge:

Customer service principles.

Criminal Justice system, laws, legal codes, and court procedures.

Interview and Assessment procedures and practices.

Intervention policies and procedures.

Cognitive skill building, motivational learning.

Social learning theory.

Crisis intervention techniques.

Modern office procedures and equipment.

Recordkeeping principles.

Document review techniques.

Computers and related software applications.

Skills:

Making home visits.

Interviewing…