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Hiring Agency:
Supreme Court - Agency 5
Location:
Alliance, NE, Chadron, NE
Hiring Rate:
$19.954
Job Posting:
JR2024-00012236 Probation Officer Trainee (Open)
Applications No Longer Accepted On (If no date is displayed, job is posted as open until closed):
01-08-2025
Job Description:
This entry level position 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. Incumbents of this classification are trained on performing investigatory and supervisory responsibilities involving offenders, under direct supervision for assigned district. Additional Training includes managing a caseload; preparing investigation reports; supervising offenders; conducting intake and detention interviews; testifying in courts; performing drug and alcohol testing; arresting or detaining defenders under directions; and managing and maintaining the electronic monitoring equipment.
JOB DUTIES
1. Become familiar with various types of pre-sentence/pre-disposition investigations for adults and juvenile offenders including conducting intake and assessment interviews with offenders, families, and others to gather information on the individual and determine environmental factors that led to delinquent behaviors.
2. Becomes familiar with providing recommendations for sentencing to the court based on case findings. Also be trained on presenting information verbally and in writing before the court and completing intake paperwork.
3. Becomes familiar with performing risk assessments to determine proper supervision level of client; recommending incentives and/or sanctions based on assessment; monitoring drug screens.
4. Introduced and trained on meeting with clients on probation in order to provide counseling, complete case reporting, and other related functions of managing a caseload. This includes conducting assessments or follow ups; providing direction to help clients accomplish court requirements; providing referrals to community resources including food, shelter, and work.
5. Introduced and trained on preparing violation reports, compliance reports and conducting record checks; Training also includes the entering and updating client information into appropriate systems; determining reports to send to the court for updates.
6. 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: Bachelor's degree in social services, criminal justice. 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.
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