Specialized Populations Officer; Juvenile

Job Posting

Hiring Agency:
Supreme Court - Agency 5

Location:

Norfolk, NE

Hiring Rate: $28.997

Job Title:

JR Specialized Populations Officer (Juvenile) (Open)

Applications No Longer Accepted On: 06-23-2026

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

• 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)

• 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

• 13 paid holidays annually
• Paid vacation and sick leave that begin accruing immediately
• Military leave and Funeral/Bereavement leave

• 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 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; arresting or detaining probationers per statute; performing field and home visits for assessment and reassessment. Cases assignments based on rotation and supervisor assignment (for PSCs).

Location:

In-Office only. 602 Iron Horse Drive, Norfolk, NE 68701. Travel will be required at times.

Primarily day shift, with occasional nights, weekends, and holidays required.

• Starting Salary: $60,313.77 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.
• Future Increases:
  Annual cost-of-living adjustments (applied on July
  1) are subject to State Legislature 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.

• 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.
• Performs counseling, case management, case reporting, and related functions of managing a caseload under close supervision.
• Develops a team supervision approach with the individual’s referral source.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.

• Education:
  
  Bachelor’s degree in social services, Criminal Justice or directly related field.
• Experience:
  
  2 years of experience in…