Job Description:
The work we do matters!
Hiring Agency:
Supreme Court - Agency 5
Location:
Kimball, NE, Sidney, NE
Hiring Rate:
$19.954
Job Posting:
JR2024-00007558 Probation Officer Assistant (Open)
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Job Description:
This classification level is responsible for assisting in performing supervision, case planning and/or monitoring of offenders at high risk to reoffend, including recreational, home, educational, treatment and community activities. Responsibilities may include assisting in performing interviews for preparation of investigative reports; performing curfew checks, drug testing and assessments, and assisting offenders in retaining employment under the direct supervision of the Chief Probation Officer or designee.
JOB DUTIES
1.Meets, interviews, and confers with probationers through home visits and office meetings; monitors and documents progress.
2.Assists in monitoring offenders through electronic/GPS monitoring under direction of a Probation Officer to ensure compliance with court regulations.
3.Assists with pre-sentence investigations and evaluations of candidates being considered for probation.
4.Prepares, updates, and submits a variety of reports and/or databases including progress updates, court appearance paperwork, home-visit logs, and location reports.
5.Performs other duties of a similar nature or level. The above classification responsibilities represent only the key areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the business needs of the department.
Requirements / Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications: Associate degree or 63 hours of course work from four-year college in a related field. Consideration will be given to candidates receiving their degree within 120 days of application.
All educational credits must be granted from an accredited institution approved by the U.S. Dept. of Education.
LOCATION COVERAGE: Sidney, Kimball
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.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES
- Basic principles, practices, and procedures of probation services.
- Federal, State, and local laws, regulations, and procedures.
- Rules, regulations, and procedures of the department.
- Probations techniques and procedures.
- Report writing.
- Interviewing techniques.
- Tracking technologies.
- Making home-visits.
- Interviewing probationers.
- Tracking probationers' 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.
- 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.
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. If the use of arm and/or leg controls requires exertion of forces greater than that for Sedentary Work and the worker sits most of the time, the job is rated for Light Work.
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.
Current employees of the State of Nebraska should NOT apply on this external career. Instead go to Workday and access the Jobs Hub - Internal Apply app from your home landing page.
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