Probation Officer Trainee

District #4J (Juvenile) -- Omaha

This is an entry-level position.  Work involves writing presentence/predisposition reports and/or supervising clients placed on probation, as well as conducting juvenile intake interviews as needed. 

Requirements include graduation from college with a bachelor's degree in the social sciences, criminal justice or related fields; ability to write the required reports, case plans, chronological notes; ability to communicate verbally with clients, judges, school personnel, law enforcement, families; ability to read and interpret police reports, mental health evaluations, chemical evaluations; ability to maintain workload of writing reports and supervising clients; appear in court; ability to motivate clients toward self-improvement.  

The ability to speak Spanish is desired but not required.  The salary range is $2,615.06 to $2,816.14 per month.

A State of Nebraska application for employment and resume must be received by 4:30 p.m. on May 23, 2012, and submitted to:

Michael Cantrell, Chief
State Probation Office
319 S 17th, 4th Floor
Omaha, NE 68102

Notify the Administrative Office (402-471-4140) for special accommodations relating to the American with Disabilities Act.  For persons with hearing impairment, please call the Nebraska Relay System, 7-1-1.  AA/EOE

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