Probation Officer Trainee

The work we do matters! Hiring Agency: Supreme Court - Agency 5 Location: Ainsworth, NE Hiring Rate: $20.608 Job Posting: JR2026-00030388 Probation Officer Trainee (Open) Applications No Longer Accepted On (If no date is displayed, job is posted as open until closed): 11-20-2026 Job Description: ** The (Judicial Branch) does not sponsor STEM (form i-983) or non-immigrant work visas for this position. ** Candidate may be considered for Probation Officer level depending on qualifications, education, and experience.^ The incumbent will primarily work with adults, but will be responsible for assisting with juvenile intake on a rotating basis. 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 Probation Officer Trainee: 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. Probation Officer: This classification level is responsible for performing investigatory and supervisory responsibilities involving offenders, under general supervision for assigned district.  Responsibilities may include managing a caseload; preparing investigation reports; supervising offenders; conducting intake and detention interviews; testifying in courts; performing drug and alcohol testing; arresting or detaining probationers per statute; and managing and maintaining the electronic monitoring equipment. ^Probation Officer status can be obtained after successfully completing all requirements of our PO Trainee, or possibly considered at hire depending on qualifications, education, and experience and approval from Administration. The incumbent will primarily work with adults , but will be responsible for assisting with juvenile intake on a rotating basis. Location: 148 West 4th Street, Ainsworth, NE 69210 Travel Expectations: Regular travel within the district to conduct community visits and support operations as part of our commitment to active community supervision. Occasional regional travel for orientation, training, and educational workshops. Work Schedule:   Core hours are Monday–Friday daytime. Occasional on-call, evening, weekend, and holiday availability is required. Salary and Compensation: Probation Officer Trainee: Starting Salary : $42,863.87 annually (Hiring Rate). Probation Officer: Starting Salary : $49,620.34 annually (Hiring Rate). All positions: 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 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. Requirem