Drug Technician: High School Diploma or equivalent.
Substance Use Monitor: Associate's degree in criminal justice, medical/laboratory, or a related area. OR One year of experience as a drug technician or related position.
All educational credits must be granted from an accredited institution approved by the U.S. Dept. of Education.
Preferred Qualifications : Prior substance abuse or chemical testing training and working with the offender population.
Other : Due to the duties for this specific position, only MALE candidates considered.
Knowledge:
Drug screening and chemical testing methodology.
Safe work methods and procedures.
Applicable testing equipment.
Recordkeeping principles.
Basic inventory management principles.
Computers and related software applications.
Performing drug screening.
Collecting applicable samples.
Maintaining specimen records.
Monitoring inventory and supply levels.
Maintaining operational records.
Using a computer and related 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 subjected to fumes, odors, poor ventilation, hazardous materials (chemicals, blood, and other body fluids, etc.), and challenging environmental conditions, imminent danger.
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. Requires use of arm and/or leg controls and exertion of forces greater tha
Benefits
Health insuranceDental insuranceVision insurancePaid time off
Additional Information
The work we do matters!
Hiring Agency:
Supreme Court - Agency 5
Location:
Norfolk, NE
Hiring Rate:
$15.132
Job Posting:
JR2026-00026556 Drug Technician (Male Only) (Open)
Applications No Longer Accepted On (If no date is displayed, job is posted as open until closed):
06-12-2026
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
This classification level is responsible for arranging, conducting, and maintaining documentation for drug screenings. Responsibilities may include collecting, disposing, and maintaining records of urine specimens; conducting drug screenings; maintaining the inventory of testing supplies and equipment testifying in court; reporting and documenting testing results; ensuring documentation procedures are done in accordance with policies and procedures; and providing training on testing result documentation.
Location:
602 Iron Horse Drive, Norfolk , NE 68701
Travel: Individual will travel to satellite testing sites to conduct testing as needed.
Work Schedule: Non-traditional hours may be required.
Salary:
A Drug Technician's salary range is $31,474.16 to $38,348.14 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.
A Substance Use Monitor's salary range is $38,257.13 to $46,612.56 per year.
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. Greets clients, collects testing forms and accompanies to drug testing area.
2. Conduct drug screening in accordance with established systems and procedures using approved testing methodologies. This includes obtaining urine specimen from Probationers, recording, and reporting results.
3. Stores testing samples in secure location and ensures chain of custody procedures are observed at all times.
4. Maintains drug testing supplies and equipment inventory.
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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