Drug Technician (PT)

State of Nebraska•Grand Island, NE

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Drug Technician arranges, conducts, and documents drug screenings. The position collects and handles urine specimens, conducts screenings, reports results, maintains testing supplies and equipment, follows documentation and chain-of-custody procedures, and may testify in court or train others on documenting testing results. The role is based at 207 North Pine Street, Grand Island, Nebraska, and involves regular travel within the district for community visits and operational support, as well as occasional regional travel for orientation, training, and educational workshops. The schedule is part time, 1:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Only male candidates will be considered for this specific position.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Educational credits must be granted by 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 principles, and computers and related software applications.
Ability to perform drug screening, collect applicable samples, maintain specimen and operational records, monitor inventory and supply levels, and use computers and related software applications.
Communication and interpersonal skills sufficient to exchange or convey 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 according to established systems and procedures using approved testing methods; 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

79% employer-paid health and prescription insurance
Dental and vision insurance plans available to purchase
Short-term and long-term disability insurance available to purchase
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA)
State-matched retirement contributions: 156% of the first 4.8% contribution
Free $20,000 life insurance policy
Optional life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment insurance 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
Potential 2.5% pay increase after successfully completing probation when starting at the hiring rate
Annual cost-of-living adjustments subject to State Legislature approval