Probation Officer Assistant

State of Nebraska • Omaha, NE

13d • Onsite

About The Position

The Probation Officer Assistant supports supervision, case planning, and monitoring of offenders at high risk to reoffend. Work may involve recreational, home, educational, treatment, and community activities, as well as interviews for investigative reports, curfew checks, drug testing and assessments, and helping offenders retain employment. The position works under the direct supervision of the Chief Probation Officer or designee.

The role is based at 1709 Jackson in Omaha, Nebraska, and includes regular travel within the district for community visits and operational support, along with occasional regional travel for orientation, training, and educational workshops. Core hours are Monday through Friday during the daytime; occasional on-call, evening, weekend, and holiday availability is required.

The listed hiring rate is $20.608 per hour, and the stated starting annual salary is $42,863.87. Employees starting at the hiring rate may receive a 2.5% increase after successfully completing probation. Higher starting pay may be considered based on education and experience, subject to management approval. Employees starting at or above the Minimum Permanent rate are not eligible for the post-probation increase. Annual cost-of-living adjustments, applied July 1, are subject to State Legislature approval.

Requirements

• Associate degree or 63 hours of coursework from a four-year college in a related field; alternatively, two years of education and experience sufficient to perform the essential duties.
• Educational credits must be from an accredited institution approved by the U.S. Department of Education.
• Knowledge of basic principles, practices, and procedures of probation services.
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and procedures.
• Knowledge of department rules, regulations, and procedures.
• Knowledge of probation techniques and procedures, report writing, interviewing techniques, and tracking technologies.
• Skill in making home visits, interviewing probationers, tracking probationers’ locations, and using probation and protective techniques.
• Ability to apply applicable laws, rules, and regulations; prepare activity reports and update databases; and operate computers and applicable software.
• Communication and interpersonal skills to exchange or convey information and receive work direction.

Responsibilities

• Meet, interview, and confer with probationers during home visits and office meetings; monitor and document their progress.
• Assist in monitoring offenders through electronic/GPS monitoring under the direction of a Probation Officer to ensure compliance with court regulations.
• Assist with pre-sentence investigations and evaluations of candidates being considered for probation.
• Prepare, update, and submit reports and databases, including progress updates, court appearance paperwork, home-visit logs, and location reports.
• 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 for confidential support.
• Flexible Spending Accounts and Health Savings Accounts.
• State matching of 156% of the first 4.8% contribution to the 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 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree