adult probation officer

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Adult Probation Officer 3

Adult Probation Officer 1/2A

State of Nebraska

<div>The work we do matters!
Hiring Agency:
Supreme Court - Agency 5 
 
Location:
Blair, NE, Fremont, NE 
 
Hiring Rate:
$20.278 
 
Job Posting:
JR2026-00024260 Probation Officer Assistant (Problem Solving Court) (Open) 
 
Applications No Longer Accepted On (If no date is displayed, job is posted as open until closed):
04-03-2026 
 
Job Description:
The Judicial Branch is a state-funded Branch of Government that offers:
 
<ul><li>medical/dental/vision
</li><li>$20,000 free basic life insurance
</li><li>state-matched 156% retirement plan
</li><li>13 paid holidays
</li><li>earned paid vacation and sick leave
</li><li>and more
</li></ul> 
This classification level is responsible for assisting in performing supervision, case planning and/or monitoring of offenders at high risk to reoffend, including recreational, home, educational, treatment and community activities. Responsibilities may include assisting in performing interviews for preparation of investigative reports; performing curfew checks, drug testing and assessments, and assisting offenders in retaining employment under the direct supervision of the Chief Probation Officer or designee.
 
 
This adult APO position assists with the drug court program in Dodge County, which also serves Washington and Curt County participants.
 
 
Location: Fremont, Nebraska
 
 
Salary: $42,178.47 per year 
 
Job Duties
1. Meets, interviews, and confers with probationers through home visits and office meetings; monitors and documents progress.
2. Assists in monitoring offenders through electronic/GPS monitoring under direction of a Probation Officer to ensure compliance with court regulations.
3. Assists with pre-sentence investigations and evaluations of candidates being considered for probation.
4. Prepares, updates, and submits a variety of reports and/or databases including progress updates, court appearance paperwork, home-visit logs, and location reports.
5. 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.
The Judicial Branch values our employees as well as a supportive environment that strives to promote diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging. We recruit, hire, train and promote in all job qualifications at all levels without regard to race, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or genetics. The Judicial Branch complies with Veterans Preference Laws. 
 
Requirements / Qualifications: 
Minimum Qualifications :
<ul><li>Associate degree or 63 hours of course work from four-year college in a related field.
</li><li>Or 2 years of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above.
</li><li>Consideration will be given to candidates receiving their degree within 120 days of application.
</li></ul>All educational credits must be granted from an accredited institution approved by the U.S. Dept. of Education.
This adult APO position assists with the drug court program in Dodge County, which also serves Washington and Curt County participants.
Location: Fremont, Nebraska
Salary: $42,178.47 per year
Knowledge
<ul><li>Basic principles, practices, and procedures of probation services.
</li><li>Federal, State, and local laws, regulations, and procedures.
</li><li>Rules, regulations, and procedures of the department.
</li><li>Probations techniques and procedures.
</li><li>Report writing.
</li><li>Interviewing techniques.
</li><li>Tracking technologies.
</li></ul>Skills
<ul><li>Making home-visits.
</li><li>Interviewing probationers.
</li><li>Tracking probationers&rsquo; location(s).
</li><li>Utilizing probation and protective techniques.
</li><li>Applying applicable laws, rules, and regulations.
</li><li>Preparing activity reports and updating databases.
</li><li>Operating computers and applicable software applications.
</li><li>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.
</li></ul>Physical Requirements
Incumbents may be subject to 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. 
 
If you're currently employed by the State of Nebraska, please don't apply through this external career site. Instead, log in to Workday and open the Jobs Hub - Internal Apply app from your home landing page. You can access Workday anytime through the Link web page: https://link.nebraska.gov/ 
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Benefits
</h2>We offer a comprehensive package of pay, benefits, paid time off, retirement and professional development opportunities to help you get the most out of your career and life. Your paycheck is just part of your total compensation.
 
 
Check out all that the State of Nebraska has to offer! Benefit eligibility may vary by position, agency and employment status. For more information on benefits, please visit: https://statejobs.nebraska.gov/index.html#benefits
Equal Opportunity Statement
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.</div>

Probation Officer Assistant (Problem Solving Court)

City of Indianapolis

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 Overview
 
 
 
 A Probation Officer serves at all times as an Officer of the Court and will be assigned a unit based on the needs of the department which include casework, presentence investigations/PDR writer, intake, and court team.
 
 
 
 Position Responsibilities
 
 
 
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 Utilizes and administers the Indiana Risk Assessment System.
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 Maintains appropriate communication with clients, legal representatives, treatment providers, placement agencies and other concerned persons.
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 Reviews documents pertaining to legal and social history of clients.
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 Completes court paperwork and correspondence as required.
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 Testifies in court and makes appropriate recommendations.
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 Conducts interviews with clients to inform them of legal requirements of supervision.
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 Conducts field visits in compliance with the Indiana Office of Court Services contact standard requirements.
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 Maintains collaboration between counselors, treatment agencies, public services agencies, placement agencies etc. as required.
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 Adheres to all Policies &amp; Procedures of the Marion Superior Court.
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 Serves in other capacities and assignments as requested, required and/or directed by the Chief Probation Officer, while always adhering to the department&rsquo;s overall &ldquo;team&rdquo; philosophy and practice.
 
 
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 Qualifications
 
 
 
 A minimum of a Bachelor's degree required.
 
 
 Previous internship in probation helpful.
 
 
 Required to pass the Probation Officers' Certification Examination for Indiana within six months of employment as a probation officer. Other certificates and training may be required to in order to serve in other assignments within the department.
 
 
 Bi-lingual skills in Spanish, ASL, Burmese, or other langugages are beneficial and involve a salary enhancement.
 
 
 To apply, please email your resume AND a copy of your certified college transcripts to probationapplicants@indy.gov by April 3, 2026. Both the resume and transcripts MUST be received for consideration. However, students in their final semester can apply, indicating their graduation date on the email and may be considered pending graduation and receipt of final transcripts.
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Probation Officer

<div>The work we do matters!
Hiring Agency:
Supreme Court - Agency 5 
 
Location:
Falls City, NE, Pawnee City, NE, Shubert, NE 
 
Hiring Rate:
$28.533 
 
Job Posting:
JR2026-00024259 Specialized Populations Officer (Open) 
 
Applications No Longer Accepted On (If no date is displayed, job is posted as open until closed):
04-02-2026 
 
Job Description:
The Judicial Branch is a state-funded Branch of Government that offers:
 
<ul><li>medical/dental/vision
</li><li>$20,000 free basic life insurance
</li><li>state-matched 156% retirement plan
</li><li>13 paid holidays
</li><li>earned paid vacation and sick leave
</li><li>and more
</li></ul> 
This classification level is responsible for providing case management and supervision of high-risk individuals entered into the Problem-Solving Court program, post-release supervision, or other high-risk adult and juvenile probationers for specialized cases including sex offenders, domestic violence offenders, and drug offences. Responsibilities may include: performing pre-sentence investigations; classification and clinical assessments for PSC participants to identify needs; developing case plan to track and manage goals; working with treatment providers within the community; investigating violations and discussing sanctions; conducting cognitive group therapy meetings; conducting and monitoring drug tests; preparing and submitting probationer progress reports; performing field and home visits for assessment and reassessment. Cases assignments based on rotation and supervisor assignment (for PSCs).
 
 
Minimum Starting salary: $59,349.34 per year
 
 
Location: Falls City, NE 
 
Job Duties
1. Investigates, monitors and or supervises targeted, program-specific high-risk individuals on probation, post-release supervision and/or involved in a Problem-Solving Court adult and juvenile offenders.
2. Performs counseling, case management, case reporting, and related functions of managing a caseload under close supervision.
3. Develops a team supervision approach with the individual&rsquo;s referral source (probation officer who conducted the PSI, Navigation Officer, Problem Solving Court Team, County Jail staff, Prison Caseworker.
4. Participates in the treatment process of individuals and is engaged in the probationer&rsquo;s/participant&rsquo;s treatment through regular and on-going communication with treatment providers and through attendance at treatment groups and facilities. Assists in the development of relapse prevention plan.
5. Facilitates groups which may include, but not be limited to, topical, supervision groups, cognitive programs or skill building, life skills enhancement and general education of clients.
6. Prepares violation reports, compliance reports and conducts record checks; Enters and updates client information into appropriate systems; determines reports to send to the court for updates.
7. 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.
The Judicial Branch values our employees as well as a supportive environment that strives to promote diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging. We recruit, hire, train and promote in all job qualifications at all levels without regard to race, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or genetics. The Judicial Branch complies with Veterans Preference Laws. 
 
Requirements / Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications :
<ul><li>Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in social services, criminal justice or directly related field,
</li><li>AND 2 years of experience in case management in related field,
</li><li>Or, an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above.
</li></ul>All educational credits must be granted from an accredited institution approved by the U.S. Dept. of Education.
Work Locations: Main coverage will be Richardson and Pawnee Counties, with the office in Falls City . Other locations may be assigned by Chief Probation Officer
Starting Salary: $59,349.34 per year
Knowledge:
<ul><li>Customer service principles.
</li><li>Criminal Justice system, laws, legal codes, and court procedures.
</li><li>Interview and Assessment procedures and practices.
</li><li>Intervention policies and procedures.
</li><li>Cognitive skill building, motivational learning.
</li><li>Social learning theory.
</li><li>Crisis intervention techniques.
</li><li>Modern office procedures and equipment.
</li><li>Recordkeeping principles.
</li><li>Document review techniques.
</li><li>Computers and related software applications.
</li></ul>Skills:
<ul><li>Making home-visits.
</li><li>Interviewing probationers.
</li><li>Tracking probationers&rsquo; location(s).
</li><li>Utilizing probation and protective techniques.
</li><li>Applying applicable laws, rules, and regulations.
</li><li>Preparing activity reports and updating databases.
</li><li>Operating computers and applicable software applications.
</li><li>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.
</li></ul>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. 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. 
 
If you're currently employed by the State of Nebraska, please don't apply through this external career site. Instead, log in to Workday and open the Jobs Hub - Internal Apply app from your home landing page. You can access Workday anytime through the Link web page: https://link.nebraska.gov/ 
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Benefits
</h2>We offer a comprehensive package of pay, benefits, paid time off, retirement and professional development opportunities to help you get the most out of your career and life. Your paycheck is just part of your total compensation.
 
 
Check out all that the State of Nebraska has to offer! Benefit eligibility may vary by position, agency and employment status. For more information on benefits, please visit: https://statejobs.nebraska.gov/index.html#benefits
Equal Opportunity Statement
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.</div>

Specialized Populations Officer

Allen County Government

Under the direction of the Chief Probation Officer, the Probation Officer assures proper probation enforcement for individual clients in Allen County including maintenance of detailed case proceedings, frequent monitoring of probation progress and resolution of problems with clients and their probation terms. This position is covered under the Circuit Court Employee Handbook. This is an employee-at-will position.
 
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 
<ul>
<li>Responsible for conducting regular interviews with clients according to probation terms and/or risks and needs assessment schedule.</li>
<li>Evaluates clients’ progress toward completing terms of probation. Reviews deficiencies and provides inquiries/difficulties as situations demand.</li>
<li>Completes special meetings with clients to review complaints and non-compliance with probation terms including disciplinary meetings with supervisors. Appears in court to testify to probation violation allegations and takes appropriate actions including petitioning court to revoke or modify probation.</li>
<li>Responds to phone calls concerning clients including taking complaints, providing and requesting information, arranging for transportation and/or participation in treatment programs and related services and locating clients/victims when necessary.</li>
<li>Attends a variety of court proceedings including sentencings, modification, restitution and dispositional hearings and small claims court. Testifies occasionally, attends regular staff meetings and confers individually with Supervisor as needed.</li>
<li>Composes a variety of letters, memos and legal documents including Court Petitions for early discharges, unsatisfactory discharges and hearings. Assigns typing and other secretarial duties to support staff providing additional instruction when necessary.</li>
<li>Conducts monthly case load review, checking files to ensure minimum necessary contact with each client, verifying completeness of notes and related paperwork and discussing problems with Supervisor if needed.</li>
<li>Complies monthly statistics and forwards reports to Supervisor.</li>
<li>Assists Supervisor with conducting annual case load review and evaluation of performance, developing personal improvement plans as appropriate. Closes out files/case periodically, reviewing all client documentation to assure proper completion of all probation terms. Completes final documents and reports as required.</li>
<li>Completes special projects as requested including observing and evaluating treatment programs and administering department internship program.</li>
<li>Attends annual State Probation Officer Conference and completes other professional development workshops, training and education as required.</li>
<li>Responds to emergencies on 24-hour basis performing related duties as assigned and/or required by law.</li>
<li>Performs all other duties as assigned, including overtime as required.</li>
</ul>
REQUIREMENTS: 
<ul>
<li>Bachelor Degree in Criminal Justice, Human Services or related field Certified Indiana Probation Officer</li>
<li>Valid IRAS Certification</li>
<li>Working knowledge of all local, state and federal laws applicable to probation operations</li>
<li>Knowledge of treatment programs and services available to clients from government, social and private agencies</li>
</ul>
REQUIREMENTS (Continued): 
<ul>
<li>Ability to effectively interview, investigate and work with clients</li>
<li>Ability to effectively resolve emergency/crisis situations</li>
<li>Ability to maintain complete and accurate professional files and prepare department reports and statistics</li>
<li>Ability to maintain strict confidentiality of all Department records and information</li>
<li>Strong computer skills with the ability to use Microsoft Office and other job-related software programs</li>
<li>Strong written and verbal communication skills including the ability to communicate with professional and non-professional co-workers, personnel and officials from the courts and other governmental agencies, crime victims and the general public</li>
</ul>
WORKING CONDITIONS: 
The Probation Officer works has very frequent interactions with hostile, aggressive and potentially violent adults and their families. The Probation Officer must be able to move around freely with the ability to frequently sit, some lifting up to twenty pounds, frequent bending and some reaching over head and kneeling. Very frequent typing including transcription and proofreading is required and frequent attention to detail, monitoring equipment and detailed inspection with some exposure to temperature extremes and noxious odors/fumes is required.
 
LICENSING: 
Indiana Certified Probation Officer
 Valid IRAS certification
 
IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR: 
Chief Probation Officer
 
HOURS: 
8:00 am – 4:30 pm and as needed with the ability to be on-call 24/7, 40 hours
 
Please complete the application accurately and thoroughly. A resume is optional. Remember to save and submit your application. If applying for multiple positions, submit a separate application for each one. You'll receive an email confirmation once your application is received. Due to the high volume of applications, further communication will only occur if you're selected for an interview.
 
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO). Accordingly, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, age, disability or medical condition, national origin, and veteran status, and all other categories protected by federal, state, and local anti-discrimination laws. Reasonable accommodations for persons with a known disabling condition will be considered in accordance with State and Federal Law.

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