Substance Use Monitor (Male Only)

State of Nebraska•Norfolk, NE

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Substance Use Monitor is responsible for monitoring and coordinating drug-screening activities and maintaining related documentation. The role may include assisting Probation Officers, contacting and scheduling clients, collecting and disposing of urine specimens, conducting screenings, maintaining records and testing supplies, reporting results, testifying in court, ensuring procedures comply with established policies, and training others on documenting results. Specific assignments may vary according to department needs. Travel may be required, and some non-traditional hours may be required. The position is based at 602 Iron Horse Drive, Norfolk, Nebraska.

Requirements

Associate’s degree in criminal justice, medical/laboratory studies, or a related area, or one year of experience as a drug technician or in a related position.
Educational credits must be from an institution accredited by an accreditor approved by the U.S. Department of Education.
Knowledge of drug-screening and chemical-testing methodology, safe work methods and procedures, applicable testing equipment, recordkeeping principles, basic inventory management, and computers and related software.
Skills in performing drug screenings, collecting samples, maintaining specimen and operational records, monitoring inventory and supply levels, using computers and related software, and communicating and interacting effectively with others.
Only male candidates will be considered for this specific position due to its duties.

Nice To Haves

Prior substance-abuse or chemical-testing training.
Experience working with the offender population.

Responsibilities

Assist Probation Officers with client contact and scheduling activities.
Greet clients, collect testing forms, and accompany them to the drug-testing area.
Conduct drug screening using approved methods and established procedures, including obtaining urine specimens from probationers and recording and reporting results.
Store testing samples securely and observe chain-of-custody procedures at all times.
Maintain inventory of drug-testing supplies and equipment.
Perform other duties of a similar nature or level.
May coordinate screening activities, maintain testing documentation and records, testify in court, and provide training on documenting testing results.

Benefits

79% employer-paid health and prescription insurance.
Dental and vision insurance plans available to purchase.
Short-term and long-term disability coverage available to purchase.
Employee Assistance Program for confidential support.
Flexible Spending Account and Health Savings Account.
State-matched retirement contributions of 156% of the first 4.8% contribution.
Free $20,000 life insurance policy.
Optional life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment coverage available to purchase.
13 paid holidays annually.
Paid vacation and sick leave accruing immediately.
Military leave and funeral/bereavement leave.
Paid training.
Free continuing education credits for maintaining professional certifications.
Access to specialized courses through Judicial Branch Education.
Opportunity for bilingual pay.