Drug Technician

State of Nebraska•Beatrice, NE

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Drug Technician arranges, conducts, and documents drug screenings. The position collects and records urine specimens, conducts screenings, reports results, maintains testing supplies and equipment, and ensures all documentation and chain-of-custody procedures follow established policies. The technician may also testify in court and provide training on documenting testing results. The home office may be in Beatrice or Wilber, Nebraska. Travel to Crete, Fairbury, Tecumseh, and other locations may be required. This is a morning drug-testing position that starts at 5 a.m. at the listed locations. Due to the duties of this specific position, only male candidates will be considered. The position is based in the Nebraska Judicial Branch. Starting pay is $31,985.62 annually. A 2.5% increase may follow successful completion of probation for employees starting at the hiring rate; employees approved to start at or above the minimum permanent rate are not eligible for that increase. Higher starting pay may be considered based on education and experience, subject to management approval. Annual cost-of-living adjustments are subject to State Legislature approval.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent from an accredited institution approved by the U.S. Department of Education.
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 screenings, collect samples, maintain specimen and operational records, monitor inventory and supply levels, and use a computer and related software applications.
Communication and interpersonal skills sufficient to exchange information and receive work direction.
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 using approved methodologies and established procedures, including obtaining urine specimens from probationers and recording and reporting results.
Store testing samples securely and observe chain-of-custody procedures at all times.
Maintain inventory of drug-testing supplies and equipment.
Perform other duties of a similar nature or level.
Maintain documentation and records in accordance with applicable policies and procedures.
Testify in court and provide training on documenting testing results, as required.

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 Accounts and Health Savings Accounts.
State-matched retirement contributions: 156% match on the first 4.8% contribution to the retirement plan.
Free $20,000 life insurance policy.
Optional life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment coverage 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 skills.
Free continuing education credits to maintain professional certifications.
Access to specialized courses through Judicial Branch Education.
Opportunity for bilingual pay.