Drug Technician

State of Nebraska • Omaha, NE

9d • Hybrid

About The Position

This classification level is responsible for arranging, conducting, and maintaining documentation for drug screenings. Responsibilities may include collecting, disposing, and maintaining records of urine specimens; conducting drug screenings; maintaining the inventory of testing supplies and equipment testifying in court; reporting and documenting testing results; ensuring documentation procedures are done in accordance with policies and procedures; and providing training on testing result documentation.
Location: 8313 Spring Plaza Omaha, NE
Travel Expectations:
Regular travel within the district to conduct community visits and support operations as part of our commitment to active community supervision.
Occasional regional travel for orientation, training, and educational workshops.
Work Schedule: The office’s core hours are Monday–Friday daytime. As part of our 24/7 commitment to community safety, some non-traditional hours may be required

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• All educational credits must be granted from an accredited institution approved by the U.S. Dept. of Education.
• Drug screening and chemical testing methodology.
• Safe work methods and procedures.
• Applicable testing equipment.
• Recordkeeping principles.
• Basic inventory management principles.
• Computers and related software applications.
• Performing drug screening.
• Collecting applicable samples.
• Maintaining specimen records.
• Monitoring inventory and supply levels.
• Maintaining operational records.
• Using a computer and related software applications.
• Utilizing communication and interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisors, the general public and others to sufficiently exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Greets clients, collects testing forms and accompanies to drug testing area.
• Conduct drug screening in accordance with established systems and procedures using approved testing methodologies. This includes obtaining urine specimen from Probationers, recording, and reporting results.
• Stores testing samples in secure location and ensures chain of custody procedures are observed at all times.
• Maintains drug testing supplies and equipment inventory.
• Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.
• Collecting, disposing, and maintaining records of urine specimens
• Conducting drug screenings
• Maintaining the inventory of testing supplies and equipment
• Testifying in court
• Reporting and documenting testing results
• Ensuring documentation procedures are done in accordance with policies and procedures
• Providing training on testing result documentation

Benefits

• 79% employer-paid health and prescription insurance
• Dental and vision insurance plans available to purchase
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability, available to purchase
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for confidential support
• Flex Spending (FSA) and Health Savings Accounts (HSA)
• 156% state-matched of the first 4.8% contribution to retirement plan
• FREE $20,000 Life Insurance Policy
• Optional Life Insurance and AD&D 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 your skills
• Free continuing education credits to maintain professional certifications
• Access to specialized courses through Judicial Branch Education
• Opportunity for bilingual pay

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED