Drug Technician (Male Only)

State of Nebraska•Norfolk, NE

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Drug Technician arranges, conducts, and documents drug screenings for the Judicial Branch. The role includes collecting and disposing of urine specimens, conducting screenings, maintaining testing supplies and equipment, reporting results, following required documentation and chain-of-custody procedures, and providing training on documenting test results. This position is in-office at 602 Iron Horse Drive, Norfolk, Nebraska, and requires occasional travel to satellite testing sites. Non-traditional hours may be required. Due to the duties of this specific position, only male candidates will be considered. The starting salary is $31,985.62 annually. A 2.5% pay increase may be earned after successful completion of probation when starting at the hiring rate. Higher starting pay may be considered based on education and experience, subject to management approval. Candidates approved to start at or above the minimum permanent rate are not eligible for the post-probation increase. Annual cost-of-living adjustments, applied July 1, are subject to State Legislature approval.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Educational credits must be from an accredited institution approved by the U.S. Department of Education.
Knowledge of drug screening and chemical testing methodology, safe work procedures, applicable testing equipment, recordkeeping principles, basic inventory management, and computers and related software.
Skills in performing drug screenings, collecting samples, maintaining specimen and operational records, monitoring inventory and supply levels, and using computers and related software.
Communication and interpersonal skills sufficient to exchange information and receive work direction.
Only male candidates will be considered for this specific position.
Ability to meet the stated light-work physical demands, including occasionally exerting up to 20 pounds of force and frequently exerting up to 10 pounds.

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, record test information, and report results.
Store testing samples securely and ensure chain-of-custody procedures are observed at all times.
Maintain inventory of drug-testing supplies and equipment.
Perform 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 coverage available to purchase.
Employee Assistance Program for confidential support.
Flexible Spending Account and Health Savings Account.
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 to maintain professional certifications.
Access to specialized courses through Judicial Branch Education.
Opportunity for bilingual pay.