Case Monitor Job Hastings area,Nebraska USA,Government

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Hiring Agency:
Supreme Court - Agency 5

Location:

Hastings, NE

Hiring Rate: $18.692

Job Posting: JR

Case Monitor (Open)

Applications No Longer Accepted On 08-07-2026

Job Description

The (Judicial Branch) does not sponsor STEM (form i-983) or non-immigrant work visas for this position.

This classification level, under general supervision, is responsible for assessing in monitoring, coordinating activities associated with supervision of low-risk clients; assist in the preparation of investigative reports; preparing alleged probation violations; coordinating and administering client assessments; arranging and conducting alcohol and drug testing on clients; initiating and monitoring treatment referrals as well as payment of fines, restitution, and community service.

Location:

300 N St. Joseph Ave Suite 210, Hastings, NE

Travel Expectations

Regular travel within the district to conduct community visits and support operations as part of our commitment to active community supervision.

Occasional regional travel for orientation, training, and educational workshops.

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: $ 38,878.81 annually (Hiring Rate).

Immediate Growth*:
Earn a 2.5% pay increase after successfully completing your probation period when starting at the 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.

Job Duties

Meets, interviews, and confers with clients through office meetings, monitors and documents progress. Gathers demographic, driving and criminal information. Explain terms of probation to individuals and make appropriate referrals consistent with court order. Administers alcohol and drug tests.

Assists monitoring clients through Electronic Reporting Services (ERS) and other means under direction of a Probation Officer to ensure compliance with court regulations. Track and monitor cases within and outside of the jurisdiction as directed.

Prepares, updates, and submits a variety of reports and/or databases including but not limited to progress updates, court appearance paperwork, home-visit logs, and location reports.

Answer questions, refers and verifies the completion of probation conditions, including restitution, community service, substance use programming, defensive driving, and any other court-ordered interventions. Verify the payment of fines and court costs, etc., and report any violations to the Chief Probation Officer or designated officer.

Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.

Requirements/Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

Associate degree in criminal justice, office management, medical/laboratory, or a related area. OR One year of experience as a drug technician, office management, secretary/office support or related position. Consideration will be given to candidates receiving their degree within 120 days of application. All educational credits must be granted from an accredited institution approved by the U.S. Dept. of Education.

Knowledge:
Basic principles, practices, and procedures of probation services. Related Federal, State, and local laws, regulations, and procedure Knowledge of the community and its resources. Rules, regulations, and procedures of the Judicial Branch. Current probation practices, techniques, and procedures. Report writing. Interviewing techniques. Tracking technologies.

Skills:

Making home-visits. Ability to effectively organize time, set priorities, and work under stressful conditions Ability to meet recurring deadlines. Interviewing clients. Tracking clients’ location(s). Utilizing probation and protective techniques. Applying applicable laws, rules, and regulations. Preparing activity…