Probation Officer Trainee; Juvenile Job Gering area,Nebraska USA,Government

Position: Probation Officer Trainee (Juvenile)

Probation Officer Trainee (Juvenile)

Location:

Gering, NE

Hiring Rate: $20.608 per hour (starting salary $42,863.87 annually). Start of training: one year of supervised orientation and training.

Job Duties

Conduct intake and assessment interviews with offenders, families, and other stakeholders; gather information on the individual and determine environmental factors that contributed to delinquent behaviors.

Provide recommendations for sentencing to the court based on case findings; present information verbally and in writing before the court and complete required intake paperwork.

Perform risk assessments to determine appropriate supervision level for clients; recommend incentives and sanctions and monitor drug screens.

Meet with probationers to provide counseling, complete case reporting, and manage caseloads; conduct assessments or follow‑ups and provide referrals to community resources.

Prepare violation reports, compliance reports, and conduct record checks; enter and update client information in appropriate systems; determine reports to send to the court for updates.

Perform other duties of a similar nature or level as assigned.

Requirements / Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in social services or criminal justice (or completion within 120 days of application). All credits must be from an accredited institution approved by the U.S. Department of Education.
Knowledge of customer service principles; criminal justice system, laws, legal codes, and court procedures; interview and assessment procedures; intervention policies; signs of abuse or mental health issues; crisis intervention techniques; modern office procedures and equipment; record‑keeping principles; document review techniques; computers and related software applications.
Skilled in making home visits, interviewing probationers, tracking probationers’ locations, using probation and protective techniques, applying applicable laws and regulations, preparing activity reports, updating databases, and communicating effectively with coworkers, supervisors, and the public.
Travel may be required at times.

Physical Requirements

Light work:
Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally. The job is rated for light work.

Benefits

Health and wellness: 79% employer‑paid health and prescription insurance; dental and vision plans available to purchase; short‑term and long‑term disability available to purchase; employee assistance program; flex spending and health savings accounts.
Financial security: 156% state‑matched retirement contribution for the first 4.8% of employee contributions; $20,000 life insurance (free); optional life insurance and AD&D for purchase; paid time off and leave: 13 paid holidays, paid vacation and sick leave accruing immediately, military leave and funeral/bereavement leave.
Professional growth: paid training, continuing education credits, and access to specialized courses through Judicial Branch Education. Opportunity for bilingual pay.

Equal Opportunity Statement

The State of Nebraska is an equal opportunity employer. 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. We seek talented individuals to join our team and make a difference in the lives of Nebraskans.

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