Probation Officer Trainee (Adult-Omaha) Nebraska State Government 211 reviews - Omaha, NE $2,927 a month 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. Examples of Work Work within this position includes performing a variety of duties ranging from conducting court investigations to the case management of offenders. During the trainee's provisional period of employment, he/she will become knowledgeable with Nebraska Probation statutes, the Nebraska Supreme Court Personnel Policies and Procedures handbook, the Nebraska Probation System Policies and Procedures Manual, and any local district manuals. The trainee will work closely with and observe other Probation staff, learn office operations and court procedures. Perform related work as required. Become familiar with various types of presentence/predisposition investigation (PSI/PDI) reports through formal training and observation and complete PSI/PDI reports under close supervision. Become familiar with the supervision of offenders as outlined in the Nebraska Probation Policies and Procedures Manual and become capable of providing appropriate supervision of assigned cases through formal training, review of case files, and observation of other officers. Become acquainted with judges, court staff, and personnel of the criminal justice agencies. Become acquainted with school personnel, mental health facilities, alcohol and drug programs, vocational rehabilitation programs, and other available resources. Exercise verbal and written communication skills in day-to-day activities. Become familiar with the authority to arrest and detain offenders as provided by Neb. Rev. Stat. 29-2266 (2) and (3). Complete training in appropriate drug and alcohol testing procedures and conduct the same under close supervision. Become familiar with local district juvenile intake procedures. Become familiar with policies and procedures associated with the electronic monitoring of offenders and related equipment. Appear in court as required. Qualifications / Requirements REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor's degree in the social sciences, criminal justice, or related fields. All educational credits must be granted from an accredited institution approved by the U.S. Dept. of Education. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Ability to write the required reports, case plans, chronological notes; ability to communicate orally and verbally with clients, judges, school personnel, law enforcement, families; ability to read and interpret police reports, mental health evaluations, chemical evaluations; ability to organize and utilize time properly and maintain workload of writing reports and supervising clients; appear in court; ability to motivate clients toward self-improvement. Knowledge of individual and group behavior. 1 day ago - save job - original job Apply On Company Site Other jobs you may like Probation Officer Trainee (Adult-Omaha) State of Nebraska Omaha, NE 1 day ago Treatment Probation Officer (Adult-Omaha) State of Nebraska Omaha, NE 10 days ago Treatment Probation Officer (Adult-Omaha) Nebraska State Government Omaha, NE 10 days ago Specialized Probation Officer (Adult-Omaha) State of Nebraska Omaha, NE 1 day ago Treatment Probation Officer (Juvenile) State of Nebraska Lincoln, NE 3 days ago * Probation Officer Trainee jobs in Omaha, NE * Jobs at Nebraska State Government in Omaha, NE * Probation Officer Trainee salaries in Omaha, NE Nebraska State Government Nebraska State Government 211 reviews Let employers find you Thousands of employers search for candidates on Indeed Upload Your Resume