Drug Technician

State of Nebraska•Norfolk, NE

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Drug Technician arranges, conducts, and documents drug screenings for the Judicial Branch. Duties include collecting and disposing of urine specimens, maintaining specimen records and chain of custody, conducting screenings, reporting results, and maintaining testing supplies and equipment. The role may also include testifying in court, ensuring documentation complies with policies and procedures, and providing training on documenting testing results. This is an in-office position at 602 Iron Horse Drive, Norfolk, Nebraska. Occasional travel to satellite testing sites is required. Non-traditional hours may be required. The posting states that only male candidates will be considered for this specific position.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Knowledge of drug screening and chemical testing methodology, safe work methods and procedures, applicable testing equipment, recordkeeping principles, basic inventory management, and computers and related software applications.
Ability to perform drug screening; collect samples; maintain specimen and operational records; monitor inventory and supply levels; use computers and related software; and communicate effectively with coworkers, supervisors, the public, and others.
Only male candidates will be considered for this specific position.

Nice To Haves

Prior substance abuse or chemical testing training.
Experience working with the offender population.

Responsibilities

Greet clients, collect testing forms, and accompany clients to the drug testing area.
Conduct drug screenings according to established systems, procedures, and approved testing methodologies; obtain urine specimens from probationers and record and report results.
Store testing samples securely and ensure chain-of-custody procedures are followed at all times.
Maintain inventory of drug-testing supplies and equipment.
Perform other duties of a similar nature or level.

Benefits

Employer-paid health and prescription insurance (79%).
Dental and vision insurance plans available to purchase.
Short-term and long-term disability coverage available to purchase.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Health Savings Accounts (HSA).
State-matched retirement plan contribution: 156% match on the first 4.8% contribution.
Free $20,000 life insurance policy; optional life insurance and AD&D available to purchase.
13 paid holidays annually.
Paid vacation and sick leave accruing immediately.
Military leave and funeral/bereavement leave.
Paid training.
Free continuing education credits for maintaining professional certifications.
Access to specialized courses through Judicial Branch Education.
Opportunity for bilingual pay.
A 2.5% pay increase after successful completion of probation when starting at the Hiring Rate, subject to the conditions stated in the posting.
Annual cost-of-living adjustments, subject to State Legislature approval.