Probation Undergraduate Intern

State of Nebraska • Bellevue, WA

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The Probation Undergraduate Intern is a Spring Semester internship with the Nebraska Judicial Branch, located at 1410 Wall St Suite 200 in Bellevue, Nebraska. Under close supervision of a mentor, the intern completes up to 160 hours of work and gains real-world experience through general office duties, engagements, and special projects typically performed by entry-level staff across Nebraska’s Judicial Branch.

The intern works with experienced staff, clients, and members of the public involved with the Nebraska court system, probation offices, and/or the Office of Public Guardian. The role includes hands-on participation and planning, along with attendance at regular staff and client meetings and/or court sessions. Experiential learning supports skill development and professional relationship-building while contributing to the Judicial Branch’s mission.

Core hours are Monday through Friday during the daytime. Travel within the district may be required. The posting notes occasional on-call, evening, weekend, and holiday availability as part of the community-safety commitment for employed probation officers.

Requirements

• Be pursuing a bachelor's degree in social sciences, criminal justice, or a related field.
• Educational credits must be from an accredited institution approved by the U.S. Department of Education.
• Be motivated and organized, with good communication skills.
• Maintain a high level of ethics and serve as a role model for justice-involved individuals.
• Work with different kinds of people and adapt to a variety of situations.
• Participate within a multidisciplinary team and act autonomously as appropriate.
• Follow oral and written instructions.
• Have typing and data-entry skills.
• Demonstrate strong proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, and a general understanding of data analysis techniques.
• Have strong interpersonal skills and the ability to professionally represent the Judicial Branch.
• Meet recurring deadlines, organize time effectively, set priorities, and work under stressful conditions.

Responsibilities

• Shadow Judicial Branch staff and provide assistance where appropriate.
• Participate in staff, client, and stakeholder meetings.
• Observe court sessions.
• Provide routine information to the public through various means of communication.
• Create informational and promotional materials.
• Organize and promote Judicial Branch events or program activities.
• Compile and maintain records, including routine data entry, and ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Operate most office machines, including computers.
• Perform related work as required.

Benefits

• Comprehensive package of pay, benefits, paid time off, retirement, and professional development opportunities; eligibility may vary by position, agency, and employment status.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern