Assistant Probation Officer - Juvenile

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Hiring Agency:

Supreme Court
- Agency 5

Norfolk, NE

$20.608

JR Assistant Probation Officer
- Juvenile (Open)

09-11-2026

** 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 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.

Location: 602 Iron Horse Drive, Norfolk, NE 68701

Travel may be required at times.

Work Schedule: The office’s 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.
• Future Increases: Annual cost-of-living adjustments (applied on July
  1) are subject to State Legislature approval.

1. Meets, interviews, and confers with probationers through home visits and office meetings; monitors and documents progress.

2. Assists in monitoring offenders through electronic/GPS monitoring under direction of a Probation Officer to ensure compliance with court regulations.

3. Assists with pre-sentence investigations and evaluations of candidates being considered for probation.

4. Prepares, updates, and submits a variety of reports and/or databases including progress updates, court appearance paperwork, home-visit logs, and location reports.

5. Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.

The above classification responsibilities represent only the key areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the business needs of the department.

• Education: Associate degree or 63 hours of course work from four-year college in a related field.
• Combination: Or 2 years of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above.

All educational credits must be granted from an accredited institution approved by the U.S. Dept. of Education.

• Basic principles, practices, and procedures of probation services.
• Federal, State, and local laws, regulations, and procedures.
• Rules, regulations, and…