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Probation Officer Trainee (Juvenile)
- Gering, Nebraska 69341 United States
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- Jul 12, 2026
- Full Time
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- Full Time
- Jul 12, 2026
Job Description
The work we do matters!

Hiring Agency:
Supreme Court - Agency 5

Location:
Gering, NE

Hiring Rate:
$20.608

Job Posting:
JR2026-00027484 Probation Officer Trainee (Juvenile) (Open)

Applications No Longer Accepted On (If no date is displayed, job is posted as open until closed):
07-10-2026

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: In office only.

1825 10th St Ste 10, Gering, NE 69341

Travel may be required at times.

Work Schedule:

The office'score hours are Monday-Friday daytime. As part of our 24/7 commitment to community safety, some non-traditional hours may be required.

Salary and Compensation:

Starting Salary: $42,863.87 annually (Hiring Rate).
Immediate Growth*: Earn a 2.5% pay increase after successfully completing your probation period.
Starting Rate Flexibility: Higher starting pay may be considered based on education and experience, subject to final management approval.
*Please Note: Candidates approved to start above the Hiring Rate (at or above the Minimum Permanent rate) are not eligible for the 2.5% post-probation increase.
Future Increases: Annual cost-of-living adjustments (applied on July 1) are subject to State Legislature approval.
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 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:

Education: 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.

Other: Travel may be required at times.

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 techniques.
Modern office procedures and equipment.
Record-keeping principles.
Document review techniques.
Computers and related software applications.
Skills

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 subjected to environmental threats, odors, dusts, inadequate lighting, workspace restrictions, and 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.

If you're currently employed by the State of Nebraska, please don't apply through this external career site. Instead, log in to Workday and open the Jobs Hub - Internal Apply app from your home landing page. You can access Workday anytime through the Link web page:

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:

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. The work we do matters!

Hiring Agency:
Supreme Court - Agency 5

Location:
Gering, NE

Hiring Rate:
$20.608

Job Posting:
JR2026-00027484 Probation Officer Trainee (Juvenile) (Open)

Applications No Longer Accepted On (If no date is displayed, job is posted as open until closed):
07-10-2026

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: In office only.

1825 10th St Ste 10, Gering, NE 69341

Travel may be required at times.

Work Schedule:

The office'score hours are Monday-Friday daytime. As part of our 24/7 commitment to community safety, some non-traditional hours may be required.

Salary and Compensation:

Starting Salary: $42,863.87 annually (Hiring Rate).
Immediate Growth*: Earn a 2.5% pay increase after successfully completing your probation period.
Starting Rate Flexibility: Higher starting pay may be considered based on education and experience, subject to final management approval.
*Please Note: Candidates approved to start above the Hiring Rate (at or above the Minimum Permanent rate) are not eligible for the 2.5% post-probation increase.
Future Increases: Annual cost-of-living adjustments (applied on July 1) are subject to State Legislature approval.
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 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:

Education: 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.

Other: Travel may be required at times.

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 techniques.
Modern office procedures and equipment.
Record-keeping principles.
Document review techniques.
Computers and related software applications.
Skills

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 subjected to environmental threats, odors, dusts, inadequate lighting, workspace restrictions, and 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.

If you're currently employed by the State of Nebraska, please don't apply through this external career site. Instead, log in to Workday and open the Jobs Hub - Internal Apply app from your home landing page. You can access Workday anytime through the Link web page:

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:

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.
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Whether you’re starting your career or seeking new opportunities, these roles provide pathways for growth, security, and service.

Explore positions across a wide range of fields and take the first step toward a rewarding future in public service.
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