Chief Deputy Probation Officer V

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Hiring Agency:

Supreme Court - Agency 5

Location:

Omaha, NEHiring Rate:$37.008

Job Posting:

JR Chief Deputy Probation Officer V (Open)
Applications No Longer Accepted On (If no date is displayed, job is posted as open until closed):09-04-2026

Job Description:

Adult Probation
- Omaha, NE
** 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 planFREE $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

Job Description:

This classification level is responsible for assisting the Judicial District Chief Probation Officer in administrative oversight for program case management services, development and management of the budget, purchasing and accounting functions. Responsibilities may include developing and managing district training and ensuring compliance with policies and procedures; reviewing complex high risk cases to audit processes and practices.

Location:

1821 N 73 St, Omaha, NETravel Expectations:

Regular travel within the district to 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: $ 76,977.41 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.

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

Job Duties
1. Manages and coordinates assigned district probation staff to include: planning, prioritizing and assigning work; conducting performance evaluations; coordinating staff training; and implementing hiring, discipline, and termination procedures.
2. Assists the Chief Probation Officer in the development of policies and procedures for the probation department; participates in the development and implementation of strategic agenda, long range planning and program evaluation.
3. Recommends and oversees the implementation of operating policies and procedures, audits and monitors compliance for district probation activities.
4. Participates in the design, acquisition, and implementation of automation for the probation department.
5. Prepares a variety of reports related to department performance, goals, budget, investigations, personnel, crime statistics, and/or other related issues.
6. Evaluates lower level staff case plans and intervention strategies; ensures a standard of quality and compliance in approved strategies; provides guidance to lower level staff regarding challenging or unique cases.
7. 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.

Requirements /

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

Education :
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