Drug Technician

State of Nebraska•Omaha, NE

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Drug Technician arranges, conducts, and documents drug screenings for the Judicial Branch’s 4A District. The role includes collecting and handling urine specimens, conducting screenings using approved methodologies, documenting and reporting results, maintaining secure samples and chain-of-custody procedures, and managing testing supplies and equipment. The technician may testify in court and provide training on documenting testing results. Assignments may vary according to departmental needs. The position is based at 8313 Spring Plaza in Omaha, Nebraska. Regular travel within the district is required for community visits and operational support, with occasional regional travel for orientation, training, and educational workshops. Core hours are Monday through Friday during the daytime, with occasional on-call, evening, weekend, and holiday availability required. This specific position is open only to male candidates. The Judicial Branch does not sponsor STEM (Form I-983) or non-immigrant work visas for this position.

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 methods and procedures, applicable testing equipment, recordkeeping principles, basic inventory management, and computers and related software applications.
Skills in conducting drug screenings, collecting samples, maintaining specimen and operational records, monitoring inventory and supplies, and using 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.
Ability to meet the stated light-work physical requirement: exert up to 20 pounds occasionally, up to 10 pounds frequently, and a negligible amount constantly, including use of arm and/or leg controls.
Ability to work in conditions that may involve fumes, odors, poor ventilation, hazardous materials such as chemicals, blood, and other body fluids, challenging environmental conditions, or imminent danger.
Regular travel within the district and occasional regional travel are required; occasional on-call, evening, weekend, and holiday availability is required.

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 and record and report 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.

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 contributions: 156% match of the first 4.8% contribution.
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 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.
Potential 2.5% pay increase after successful completion of probation when starting at the hiring rate.
Annual cost-of-living adjustments, subject to State Legislature approval.