Specialized Parole Officer - Omaha Regional Office

State of Nebraska•Lincoln, NE

18d•Onsite

About The Position

The Specialized Parole Officer (SPO) works with Community Supervision Services in the Omaha Regional Office to support the successful re-entry of clients into the community. The role supervises individuals on parole through innovative case management and helps them become productive and responsible citizens. Regular travel throughout Omaha and surrounding communities is required based on caseload. The position also includes assigned-territory travel and evening and weekend supervision as scheduled. The role requires a bachelor's degree in a related field, though experience may substitute for education on a year-for-year basis. Applicants must have a valid driver's license and reliable attendance, pass a medical exam and a drug test at a randomly announced time, and successfully complete the fully paid Nebraska Corrections Training Program at the Staff Training Academy. Training may take place at the Staff Training Academy or Lincoln Regional Office in Lincoln, Nebraska, or remotely. The posted hiring rate is $29.167, with an additional $3 per hour facility differential for hours worked.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in corrections, criminal justice, sociology, psychology, social work, counseling, public administration, or a related field; experience may substitute for education on a year-for-year basis.
Valid driver's license.
Regular and reliable attendance.
Pass a medical exam and a drug test at a randomly announced time after accepting a job offer.
Successfully complete the fully paid Nebraska Corrections Training Program at the Staff Training Academy.
Ability to travel as required by the position.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in criminal justice, behavioral science, human services, or a related field.
Excellent interpersonal communication skills and ability to adapt to various situations.
Experience working with individuals in the criminal justice system, community resources, and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

Supervise a caseload of parolees and adult sex offenders, including conducting risk assessments and home visits and developing case plans.
Facilitate offender rehabilitation through counseling, cognitive-behavioral classes, and coordination of community reintegration.
Enforce supervision conditions through investigations, searches, drug tests, and arrests when necessary.
Collaborate with law enforcement, mental health professionals, treatment providers, and other stakeholders.
Maintain comprehensive case documentation and provide testimony in court or at Parole Board Hearings.
Cover an assigned territory, travel as required, and coordinate supervision during evenings and weekends as scheduled.