Bachelor's degree in social services or 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.
Knowledge
Customer service principles
Criminal Justice system, laws, legal codes, and court procedures
Interview and Assessment procedures and practices
Intervention policies and procedures
Signs of various forms of abuse, mental health issues, or neglect
Crisis intervention technique.
Modern office procedures and equipment
Record-keeping principles
Document review techniques
Computers and related software applications
Making home visits
Interviewing probationers
Tracking probationers' location(s)
Utilizing probation and protective techniques
Applying applicable laws, rules
Benefits
Health insuranceDental insuranceVision insurancePaid time off
Additional Information
The work we do matters!
Hiring Agency:
Supreme Court - Agency 5
Location:
Hastings, NE, Holdrege, NE, Minden, NE
Hiring Rate:
$20.278
Job Posting:
JR2026-00026108 Probation Officer Trainee (Juvenile) (Open)
Applications No Longer Accepted On (If no date is displayed, job is posted as open until closed):
06-22-2026
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 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 in performing investigatory and supervisory responsibilities involving offenders, under direct supervision for an 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.
Location:
300 N St. Joseph Ave Suite 210, Hastings, NE 68901
Work Schedule:
In-Office only . Non-traditional hours will be required.
Salary:
A Probation Officer Trainee'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. 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 in 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 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:
Son · Hastings, NE