Probation Supervisor

State of Nebraska•Omaha, NE

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 managing, training and supervising daily activities and employees within a specialized unit, district field service division. Responsibilities may include supervising assigned unit probation officer staff; conducting presentence/predisposition reports and/or supervising an active caseload in accordance with rules and standards; assisting in completing case file reviews. The above classification responsibilities represent only the key areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the business needs of the department. The Judicial Branch values our employees as well as a supportive environment that strives to promote diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging. We recruit, hire, train and promote in all job qualifications at all levels without regard to race, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or genetics. The Judicial Branch complies with Veterans Preference Laws.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in the social sciences, criminal justice, or related fields; AND 7 years’ experience working in a probation system or related organization; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Customer service principles
Supervisory principles
Criminal Justice system, laws, legal codes, and court procedures
Interview and Assessment procedures and practices
Intervention policies and procedures
Signs of various forms of abuse, mental health issues, or neglect
Crisis intervention techniques
Document review techniques
Computers and related software applications
Providing customer service
Evaluating work for quality, accuracy, and completion
Cognitive restructuring
Performing interviews
Maintaining records and files
Utilizing probation and protective techniques
Applying applicable laws, rules, and regulations
Preparing activity reports and updating databases
Operating computers and applicable 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.

Responsibilities

Supervises assigned probation unit staff to include: planning, prioritizing and assigning work; conducting performance evaluations; coordinating staff training; and implementing hiring, discipline, and termination procedures.
Manages and directs day-to-day probation operations and functions for the assigned specialized unit; ensures conformance to work standards, operating procedures, and system policies.
Conducts presentence/predisposition reports and/or supervise an active caseload in accordance with system rules and regulations.
Trains probation staff within a specialized unit, district field service division or satellite office, in practices, policies and procedures associated with the supervision and investigation of offenders, and monitor their compliance with system standards.
Evaluates lower level staff case plans and intervention strategies; ensures a standard of quality and compliance in approved strategies; provides guidance to lower level staff regarding challenging or unique cases.
Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.