Drug Technician (Male Only)

State of Nebraska•Bellevue, NE

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Drug Technician arranges, conducts, and documents drug screenings. The role includes collecting and disposing of urine specimens, maintaining specimen records and chain of custody, conducting screenings using approved testing methods, and reporting results. The technician maintains testing supplies and equipment, follows applicable policies and procedures, may testify in court, and may train others on documenting test results. The home office is at 1410 Wall St Suite 200, Bellevue, Nebraska, with coverage of Bellevue and Plattsmouth. The position requires regular travel within the district for community visits and operational support, and occasional regional travel for orientation, training, and educational workshops. Core hours are daytime Monday through Friday, with occasional on-call, evening, weekend, and holiday availability required. The starting annual salary is $31,985.62. A 2.5% increase may be earned after successful completion of probation when hired at the hiring rate; candidates starting 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. Future annual cost-of-living adjustments are subject to State Legislature approval. Only male candidates will be considered for this specific position.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent from an institution accredited by an accreditor approved by the U.S. Department of Education.
Knowledge of drug screening and chemical testing methodology, safe work procedures, applicable testing equipment, recordkeeping, basic inventory management, and computers and related software.
Skill in performing drug screenings, collecting samples, maintaining specimen and operational records, monitoring inventory and supplies, 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.

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 procedures and approved methodologies, including obtaining urine specimens from probationers and recording and reporting results.
Store testing samples securely and follow chain-of-custody procedures at all times.
Maintain the 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 contributions: 156% match of the first 4.8% contribution.
Free $20,000 life insurance policy.
Optional life insurance and AD&D coverage 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 professional certifications.
Access to specialized courses through Judicial Branch Education.
Opportunity for bilingual pay.