Assistant Probation Officer

State of Nebraska • Bellevue, NE

2d • Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• Associate degree or 63 hours of course work from four-year college in a related field. Or 2 years of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job.
• Consideration will be given to candidates receiving their degree within 120 days of application.
• All educational credits must be granted from an accredited institution approved by the U.S. Dept. of Education.
• Knowledge of basic principles, practices, and procedures of probation services.
• Knowledge of Federal, State, and local laws, regulations, and procedures.
• Knowledge of rules, regulations, and procedures of the department.
• Knowledge of probations techniques and procedures.
• Knowledge of report writing.
• Knowledge of interviewing techniques.
• Knowledge of tracking technologies.
• Skills in making home-visits.
• Skills in interviewing probationers.
• Skills in tracking probationers’ location(s).
• Skills in utilizing probation and protective techniques.
• Skills in applying applicable laws, rules, and regulations.
• Skills in preparing activity reports and updating databases.
• Skills in operating computers and applicable software applications.
• Skills in utilizing communication and interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisors, the general public and others to sufficiently exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.

Responsibilities

• Meets, interviews, and confers with probationers through home visits and office meetings; monitors and documents progress.
• Assists in monitoring offenders through electronic/GPS monitoring under direction of a Probation Officer to ensure compliance with court regulations.
• Assists with pre-sentence investigations and evaluations of candidates being considered for probation.
• Prepares, updates, and submits a variety of reports and/or databases including progress updates, court appearance paperwork, home-visit logs, and location reports.
• Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree