Probation Officer Trainee (Juvenile)

Description

$3,000 hiring bonus to join the Judicial Branch! The Judicial Branch is a state-funded Branch of Government that offers medical/dental/vision, $20,000 free basic life insurance, state-matched 156% retirement plan, 13 paid holidays, earned paid vacation and sick leave, tuition reimbursement and more.

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.

Are you looking for a rewarding career that will make a difference in the lives of individuals in your community?

Examples of Work

State of Nebraska Probation is seeking an entry-level position of Probation Officer Trainee which involves job orientation and training under close supervision for a period of one year to afford the trainee an opportunity to gain experience and develop ability. Work within this position includes performing a variety of duties ranging from conducting court investigations to the case management of offenders. Become familiar with various types of presentence/predisposition investigation (PSI/PDI) reports through formal training and observation and complete PSI/PDI reports under close supervision.

You will complete training in appropriate drug and alcohol testing procedures, become familiar with local district intake procedures and become familiar with policies and procedures associated with the electronic monitoring of offenders and related equipment.

Qualifications / Requirements

REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor’s degree in the social sciences, criminal justice, or related fields.

All educational credits must be granted from an accredited institution approved by the U.S. Dept. of Education.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Ability to write the required reports, case plans and chronological notes
• Ability to motivate clients toward self-improvement
• Ability to communicate effectively with clients, judges, school personnel, law enforcement and families
• Ability to organize and utilize time properly and maintain workload of writing reports and supervising clients
• Ability to read and interpret police reports, mental health evaluations and chemical evaluations
• Knowledge of individual and group behavior