Juvenile Probation Supervisor

About this role

The work we do matters! Hiring Agency: Supreme Court - Agency 5 Location: Bellevue, NE Hiring Rate: $31.969 Job Posting: JR2026-00028386 Juvenile Probation Supervisor (Open) Applications No Longer Accepted On (If no date is displayed, job is posted as open until closed): 09-03-2026 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; 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.

Location and Office Coverage: This position will cover the Sarpy and Cass Counties Juvenile division. Home Office: 1410 Wall St Suite 100, Bellevue, NE 68005

Travel Expectations: • Regular travel within the district to conduct community visits and support operations as part of our commitment to active community supervision.

• Occasional regional travel for orientation, training, and educational workshops.

Work Schedule: Primarily day shift, with occasional evenings, weekends, and holidays 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; or equivalent combination of education and experience .

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, evid

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