Associate degree or 63 hours of course work from four-year college in a related field.
Or 2 years of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above.
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.
Knowledge
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.
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Benefits
Health insuranceDental insuranceVision insurancePaid time off
Additional Information
The work we do matters!
Hiring Agency:
Supreme Court - Agency 5
Location:
Kearney, NE
Hiring Rate:
$20.278
Job Posting:
JR2026-00026598 Probation Officer Assistant (Open)
Applications No Longer Accepted On (If no date is displayed, job is posted as open until closed):
06-11-2026
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
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.
Location: In-Office only.
2022 Avenue A, Kearney, NE 68847
Travel may be required at times.
Work Schedule:
Some non-traditional hours may be required.
Salary:
A Probation Officer Assistant's salary range is $42,178.47 to $51,390.36 annually.
After probation period is completed, the Permanent wage will increase at least 2.5%. Pay rate may be commensurate with education and/or experience within fiscal constraints, if approved.
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:
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