- Location
- District #2 (Adult/RC) - Bellevue, United States of America
- Type
- Full-time
- Education
- Associate
- Visa
- Not sponsored
- Closing date
- Today
- Source
- Workday
Description
The work we do matters!
Hiring Agency:
Supreme Court - Agency 5
Location:
Hiring Rate:
Job Posting:
Applications No Longer Accepted On (If no date is displayed, job is posted as open until closed):
Job Description:
** The (Judicial Branch) does not sponsor STEM (form i-983) or non-immigrant work visas for this position. **
The Judicial Branch offers:
Health & Wellness
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)
Financial Security
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
Paid Time Off & Leave
13 paid holidays annually
Paid vacation and sick leave that begin accruing immediately
Military leave and Funeral/Bereavement leave
Professional Growth
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
Duties performed under district supervision of the Chief Probation Officer include monitoring and coordinating activities associated with low-risk probation cases; assist in the preparation of investigative reports; preparing alleged probation violations; coordinating and administering offender assessments; arranging and conducting alcohol and drug testing on offenders, conduct curfew checks; initiating and monitoring treatment referrals as well as payment of fines, restitution, and community service. Obtain demographic, criminal, and driving histories on offenders. Meet with individuals to obtain background information and assess appropriate levels of supervision according to standards. Explain terms of probation to individuals and make appropriate referrals consistent with court order. Supervise assigned administrative and minimum-risk cases in accordance with System standards. Maintain appointment schedules and case notes on probationers. Assist with collateral investigations and administer assessments, monitor database information for accuracy, and alert staff regarding releases, extensions, violations, or terminations. Perform all other duties as assigned.
Travel Requirements:
Occasional regional travel is required to support district needs, attend training, and conduct community supervision field visits.
Work Schedule: The office’s core hours are Monday–Friday daytime. As part of our 24/7 commitment to community safety, some non-traditional hours may be required
Salary and Compensation:
Starting Salary: $ 38,878.81 annually (Hiring Rate).
Immediate Growth*: Earn a 2.5% pay increase after successfully completing your original probational period (if starting at Hiring Rate).
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 / Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications: Associate degree in criminal justice, medical/laboratory, or a related area. Or one year of experience as a drug technician or related position.
Consideration will be given to candidates receiving their degree within 90 days of application.
KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS:
Basic principles, practices, and procedures of probation services.
Related Federal, State, and local laws, regulations, and procedure
Knowledge of the community and its resources.
Rules, regulations, and procedures of the Judicial Branch.
Current probation practices, techniques, and procedures.
Report writing.
Interviewing techniques.
Tracking technologies.
SKILL REQUIREMENTS
Making home-visits.
Ability to effectively organize time, set priorities, and work under stressful conditions.
Ability to meet recurring deadlines.
Interviewing clients.
Tracking clients’ location(s).
Utilizing probation and protective techniques.
Applying applicable laws, rules, and regulations.
Preparing activity reports and updating databases.
Operating computers and applicable software applications.
ABILITY REQUIREMENTS:
Ability to learn all computer and other technological applications utilized by the Nebraska Probation System and develop a working knowledge of each.
Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
Ability to effectively organize time, set priorities, and work under stressful conditions.
Ability to learn applicable electronic criminal justice or other relevant database procedures and use of each.
Ability to communicate, understand, and follow oral and written instructions.
Ability to display a professional demeanor; establish and maintain effective working relationships with criminal justice personnel, probation participants, and others.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Incumbents may be subject to travel.
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.
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Benefits
We offer a comprehensive package of pay, benefits, paid time off, retirement and professional development opportunities to help you get the most out of your career and life. Your paycheck is just part of your total compensation.
Check out all that the State of Nebraska has to offer! Benefit eligibility may vary by position, agency and employment status. For more information on benefits, please visit: https://statejobs.nebraska.gov/index.html#benefits
Equal Opportunity Statement
The State of Nebraska values our teammates as well as a supportive environment that strives to promote diversity, inclusion, and belonging. We recruit, hire, train, and promote in all job classifications and at all levels without regard to race, color, religion, sex. age, national origin, disability, marital status or genetics.
