Probation Officer Assistant (Juvenile)

State of Nebraska • Blair, NE

75d • $20,278

About The Position

The Judicial Branch is a state-funded Branch of Government that offers medical/dental/vision, $20,000 free basic life insurance, state-matched 156% retirement plan, 13 paid holidays, earned paid vacation and sick leave, and more. This classification level is responsible for assisting in performing supervision, case planning and/or monitoring of offenders at high risk to reoffend, including recreational, home, educational, treatment and community activities. Responsibilities may include assisting in performing interviews for preparation of investigative reports; performing curfew checks, drug testing and assessments, and assisting offenders in retaining employment under the direct supervision of the Chief Probation Officer or designee.

Requirements

• Associate degree or 63 hours of course work from four-year college in a related field, OR 2 years of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job.
• All educational credits must be granted from an accredited institution approved by the U.S. Dept. of Education.

Nice To Haves

• Consideration will be given to candidates receiving their degree within 120 days of application.

Responsibilities

• Meets, interviews, and confers with probationers through home visits and office meetings; monitors and documents progress.
• Assists in monitoring offenders through electronic/GPS monitoring under direction of a Probation Officer to ensure compliance with court regulations.
• Assists with pre-sentence investigations and evaluations of candidates being considered for probation.
• Prepares, updates, and submits a variety of reports and/or databases including progress updates, court appearance paperwork, home-visit logs, and location reports.
• Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• $20,000 free basic life insurance
• State-matched 156% retirement plan
• 13 paid holidays
• Earned paid vacation and sick leave

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: Associate degree