Probation Officer Assistant

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Supreme Court - Agency 5

Location:

Blair, NE, Fremont, NE Hiring Rate: $20.608 Job Posting: JR Probation Officer Assistant (Open) Applications No Longer Accepted On (If no date is displayed, job is posted as open until closed): 11-04-2026

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

This classification level is responsible for assisting in performing supervision, case planning and/or monitoring of offenders at high risk to reoffend, including recreational, home, educational, treatment and community activities. Responsibilities may include assisting in performing interviews for preparation of investigative reports, performing curfew checks, drug testing and assessments, and assisting offenders in retaining employment under the direct supervision of the Chief Probation Officer or designee.

This is an adult position and will be assigned to one to two high risk adult probation officers.

Person will have the choice of home office in Fremont or Blair. 2860 W 23 Drive, Fremont, NE  Grant St Ste 300, Blair, NE 68008 Coverage area:
This position will cover the Southern Region of Probation District #6, which will include as least Dodge, Washington, and Burt Counties. Assignment locations and responsibilities may be adjusted to meet the operational needs of the branch.

Core hours are Monday–Friday daytime. As part of our 24/7 commitment to community safety, some non-traditional hours may be required.

Starting Salary: $42,863.87 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.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education:

Associate degree or 63 hours of course work…