State of Nebraska
Probation Officer Trainee
Hastings, NE · Junior
No sponsorshipDetected 12 days ago
HRISCustomer SupportCommunicationPublic Speaking
About the role
- Incumbents of this classification are trained in performing investigatory and supervisory responsibilities involving offenders, under direct supervision for an assigned district.
- Work Schedule: The office's core hours are Monday-Friday daytime.
- Becomes familiar with providing recommendations for sentencing to the court based on case findings.
Responsibilities
- 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.
- Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for confidential support
- Paid training to develop your skills
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in social services or criminal justice.
- Consideration will be given to candidates receiving their degree within 120 days of application.
- Knowledge Skills and Abilities
- 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
Compensation
- Immediate Growth*: Earn a 2.5% pay increase after successfully completing your probation period.
- Starting Salary: $42,863.87 annually (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.
- 13 paid holidays annually
Benefits
- We offer a comprehensive package of pay, benefits, paid time off, retirement and professional development opportunities to help you get the most out of your career and life.
- Benefit eligibility may vary by position, agency and employment status.
- https://statejobs.nebraska.gov/index.html#benefits
- We recruit, hire, train, and promote in all job classifications and at all levels without regard to race, color, religion, sex. age, national origin, disability, marital status or genetics.
- 79% employer-paid health and prescription insurance
- Dental and vision insurance plans available to purchase
- Short-Term and Long-Term Disability, available to purchase
- 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
- Paid vacation and sick leave that begin accruing immediately
Company info
- Your paycheck is just part of your total compensation.
Equal opportunity
- The State of Nebraska values our teammates as well as a supportive environment that strives to promote diversity, inclusion, and belonging.
- Equal Opportunity Statement
Visa & Work Authorization
- The (Judicial Branch) does not sponsor STEM (form i-983) or non-immigrant work visas for this position. **
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