Probation Supervisor - Juvenile

The work we do matters! Hiring Agency: Supreme Court - Agency 5 Location: Hastings, NE Hiring Rate: $31.458 Job Posting: JR2026-00026587 Probation Supervisor - Juvenile (Open) Applications No Longer Accepted On (If no date is displayed, job is posted as open until closed): 06-04-2026 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 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. Location: In-Office only. 300 N St. Joseph Ave Suite 210 Hastings, NE 68901 Work Schedule: Some non-traditional hours may be required. Salary: A Probation Supervisor's salary range is $65,432.67 to $79,723.32 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. 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: Bachelor’s degree in the social sciences, criminal justice, or related fields AND 7 years' experience working in a probation system or related organization Or an equivalent combination of education and experience may 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. 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. 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