Probation Supervisor

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Job Description:

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 managing, training and supervising daily activities and employees within a specialized unit, district field service division. Responsibilities may include supervising assigned unit probation officer staff; conducting presentence/predisposition reports and/or supervising an active caseload in accordance with rules and standards; assisting in completing case file reviews; supervise/review case plans to ensure tracking and management of goals; working with treatment providers within the community; supervising the investigation of violations and discussing sanctions; monitor the conduct of cognitive group therapy meetings; supervise the conducting of drug tests; review prepared probationer progress reports; arresting or detaining probationers per statute; performing field and home visits for assessment and reassessment.

Specifically, this Probation Supervisor will oversee the Adult Pre-Sentence Investigation Unit.

Location :

605 South 10 Street, Ste B100, Lincoln, NE 68508

Work Schedule:

Core hours are Monday–Friday daytime.

As part of our 24/7 commitment to community safety, occasional on-call, evening, weekend, and holiday availability may be required.

Salary and Compensation:  

• Starting Salary: $66,495.93 annually (Hiring Rate).

• Immediate Growth*: Earn a 2.5% pay increase after successfully completing your probation period (if starting at Hiring Rate).

• 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. Supervises assigned probation unit staff to include planning, prioritizing and assigning work; conducting performance evaluations; coordinating staff training; and implementing hiring, discipline, and termination procedures.

2. Manages and directs day-to-day probation operations and functions for the assigned specialized unit; ensures conformance to work standards, operating procedures, and system policies.

3. Conducts presentence/predisposition reports and/or supervise an active caseload in accordance with system rules and regulations.

4. Trains probation staff within a specialized unit, district field service division or satellite office, in practices, policies and procedures associated with the supervision and investigation of offenders and monitor their compliance with system standards.

5. Evaluates lower-level staff case plans and intervention strategies; ensures a standard of quality and compliance in approved strategies; provides guidance to lower-level staff regarding challenging or unique cases.

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 the social sciences, criminal justice, or related fields, AND

• Experience:  7 years’ experience working in a probation system or related organization

Note: An equivalent combination of relevant education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above will also be considered.

All educational credits must be granted from an accredited institution approved by the U.S. Dept. of Education.

Knowledge:

• Customer service principles.

• Supervisory 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.

• Document review techniques.

• Computers and related software applications.

Skills:

• Providing customer service.

• Evaluating work for quality, accuracy, and completion.

• Cognitive restructuring.

• Performing interviews.

• Maintaining records and files.

• Utilizing probation and protective techniques.

• Demonstrated ability to analyze complex, ambiguous information and make sound, evidence-based decisions.

• Proven capacity to exercise independent judgment in situations that may significantly affect individual liberty, child safety, or family stability.

• Ability to remain calm, professional, and effective when interacting with individuals who may be distressed, resistant, or adversarial.

• Skill in verbal de-escalation, conflict resolution, and maintaining control of challenging situations.

• Capacity to engage in physical intervention, including physical contact, in accordance with training and safety protocols.

• 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, dust, 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.

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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.