Specialized Populations Officer- Adult

Overview

The Judicial Branch seeks a Specialized Populations Officer – Adult to provide case management and supervision for high-risk individuals in the Problem-Solving Court program, post-release supervision, and related high-risk adult and juvenile probation cases (e.g., sex offenders, domestic violence offenders, and drug offenses).

Location:

Fremont, NE. Salary: starting at $60,313.77 annually with potential increases and shifting pay based on education and experience. This position is in-office with occasional travel and may require non-traditional hours to support 24/7 community safety commitments.

• Investigate, monitor, and supervise high-risk probationers, post-release individuals, and participants in the Problem-Solving Court program.
• Perform counseling, case management, case reporting, and related caseload duties under supervision.
• Develop a team supervision approach with referral sources (e.g., PSI officer, Navigation Officer, Problem-Solving Court Team, jail staff, caseworkers).
• Engage in the treatment process through regular communication with treatment providers and participation in treatment groups; assist in relapse prevention planning.
• Facilitate groups (topical, supervision, cognitive programs, skill-building, life skills, and general education).
• Prepare violation and compliance reports; update client information in relevant systems; determine reports for court updates.
• Perform other duties of a similar nature or level as needed; assignments may vary by department.

• Minimum Qualifications
• Education:
  
  Bachelor’s degree in social services, Criminal Justice, or directly related field.
• Experience:
  
  2 years of case management experience in related fields.
• Note:
  
  An equivalent combination of relevant education and experience will be accepted. All educational credits must be from an accredited institution approved by the U.S. Dept. of Education.
• Knowledge:
  Customer service principles;
  Criminal Justice system, laws, codes, and court procedures; interview/assessment practices; intervention policies; cognitive skill building; crisis intervention; office procedures; recordkeeping; and relevant software.
• Skills:
  
  Home visits; interviewing probationers; tracking locations; applying laws and regulations; preparing activity reports; operating computer systems; effective communication with coworkers, supervisors, and the public.
• Physical Requirements:
  
  Light work with occasional lifting; ability to travel; environment may include threats or odors.

2860 W 23 Drive, Fremont, NE 68025. In-office only with occasional travel. Core hours are Monday–Friday daytime; some non-traditional hours may be required to support 24/7 commitments.

• Starting Salary: $60,313.77 annually (Hiring Rate).
• Immediate Growth: 2.5% pay increase after probation period (subject to eligibility constraints).
• Starting Rate Flexibility:
  Higher starting pay may be considered based on education and experience.
• Future Increases:
  Annual cost-of-living adjustments, subject to legislative approval.
• Benefits:
  Health and dental/vision insurance, life insurance, disability coverage, EAP, FSA/HSA, paid time off, holidays, retirement plan, professional development, and access to specialized training.

The State of Nebraska is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and inclusion in all job classifications and levels. Applicants should apply through the official channels; internal applicants may use Workday for internal postings. For more information on benefits, please visit the state benefits site.

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