Substance Use Monitor (Male Only)
About The Position
This classification level is responsible for monitoring, coordinating activities, arranging, conducting, and maintaining documentation for drug screenings. Responsibilities may include providing assistance to Probation Officers, contact with clients, scheduling, collecting, disposing, and maintaining records of urine specimens; conducting drug screenings; maintaining the inventory of testing supplies and equipment testifying in court; reporting and documenting testing results; ensuring documentation procedures are done in accordance with policies and procedures; and providing training on testing result documentation. The work we do matters! The Judicial Branch does not sponsor STEM (form i-983) or non-immigrant work visas for this position. Location: In-office only. 1410 Wall St Suite 200, Bellevue, NE 68005 Travel will be required at times. Work Schedule: Some non-traditional hours will be required.
Requirements
- Associate’s degree in criminal justice, medical/laboratory, or a related area. OR One year of experience as a drug technician or related position.
- All educational credits must be granted from an accredited institution approved by the U.S. Dept. of Education.
- Knowledge of drug screening and chemical testing methodology.
- Knowledge of safe work methods and procedures.
- Knowledge of applicable testing equipment.
- Knowledge of recordkeeping principles.
- Knowledge of basic inventory management principles.
- Knowledge of computers and related software applications.
- Performing drug screening.
- Collecting applicable samples.
- Maintaining specimen records.
- Monitoring inventory and supply levels.
- Maintaining operational records.
- Using a computer and related 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.
- Incumbents may be subjected to fumes, odors, poor ventilation, hazardous materials (chemicals, blood, and other body fluids, etc.), and challenging environmental conditions, imminent danger.
- Light Work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. Requires use of arm and/or leg controls and exertion of forces greater than that for Sedentary Work.
Nice To Haves
- Prior substance abuse or chemical testing training and working with the offender population.
Responsibilities
- Assist Probation officers with client contact and scheduling activities.
- Greets clients, collects testing forms and accompanies to drug testing area.
- Conduct drug screening in accordance with established systems and procedures using approved testing methodologies. This includes obtaining urine specimen from Probationers, recording, and reporting results.
- Stores testing samples in secure location and ensures chain of custody procedures are observed at all times.
- Maintains drug testing supplies and equipment inventory.
- Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.
- Testifying in court.
- Reporting and documenting testing results.
- Ensuring documentation procedures are done in accordance with policies and procedures.
- Providing training on testing result documentation.
Benefits
- 79% employer-paid health and prescription insurance
- Dental and vision insurance plans available to purchase
- Short-Term and Long-Term Disability, available to purchase
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for confidential support
- Flex Spending (FSA) and Health Savings Accounts (HSA)
- 156% state-matched of the first 4.8% contribution to 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 that begin accruing immediately
- Military leave and Funeral/Bereavement leave
- Paid training to develop your skills
- Free continuing education credits to maintain professional certifications
- Access to specialized courses through Judicial Branch Education
- Opportunity for bilingual pay
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
