Probation Officer Trainee

Probation Officer Trainee (Open)

This entry level position involves job orientation and training under close supervision for a period of one year to afford the trainee an opportunity to gain experience and develop ability. Incumbents of this classification are trained in performing investigatory and supervisory responsibilities involving offenders, under direct supervision for an assigned district. Additional Training includes managing a caseload; preparing investigation reports; supervising offenders;

conducting intake and detention interviews; testifying in courts; performing drug and alcohol testing; arresting or detaining defenders under directions; and managing and maintaining the electronic monitoring equipment.

The person in this position will conduct investigations for law violations and 3(b) adjudicated youth, complete and analyze assessments and screening tool results, coordinate services for youth/families and prepare PDI reports with targeted recommendations for the Court to make dispositional findings. There will also be a requirement of case management, both pre-disposition and post-disposition, which will require the PO to ensure the Court's orders are being adhered to.

Also, this individual is a part of the juvenile intake team which will require on-call duties and working some non-traditional hours.

Location:

605 South 10 St Ste B300 Lincoln, NE

Travel may be required at times.

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.

Starting Salary: $42,863.87 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.

Annual cost-of-living adjustments (applied on July
1) are subject to State Legislature approval.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Education:
  
  Bachelor's degree in social services or criminal justice
• 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:

• Customer service principles
• Criminal Justice system, laws, legal codes, and court procedures
• Interview and Assessment procedures and practices
• Intervention policies and procedures
• Signs of various forms of abuse, mental health issues, or neglect
• Crisis intervention technique.
• Modern office procedures and equipment
• Record-keeping principles
• Document review techniques
• Computers and related software applications

Skills:

• Making home visits
• Interviewing probationers
• Tracking probationers' location(s)
• Utilizing probation and protective techniques
• Applying applicable laws, rules, and regulations
• Preparing activity reports and updating databases
• Operating computers and applicable software applications
• Utilizing communication and interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisors, the general public and others to sufficiently exchange or convey information and to receive work direction

Physical Requirements:

Incumbents may be subjected to environmental threats, odors, dusts, inadequate lighting, workspace restrictions, and travel.

Light Work:
Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. If the use of arm and/or leg controls requires exertion of forces greater than that for Sedentary Work and the worker sits most of the time, the job is rated for Light Work.