Probation Officer Trainee – Juvenile

City of Scottsbluff, Nebraska - Government

Entry level Probation Officer Trainee at the Nebraska Supreme Court trained in investigative and supervisory duties. Covers Blair and Fremont offices managing juvenile offenders under supervision.

Posted 7/1/2026full-timeFremont • New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesEntry Level💰 $42,863 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

The work involves job orientation and training under close supervision for a period of one year to gain experience and develop ability.
Incumbents are trained in performing investigatory and supervisory responsibilities involving offenders, under direct supervision for an assigned district.
Training includes managing a caseload; preparing investigation reports; supervising offenders; conducting intake and detention interviews; testifying in courts; performing drug and alcohol testing; arresting or detaining probationers per statute; and managing and maintaining electronic monitoring equipment.
Regular travel is required to support operations across both the Fremont and Blair offices.
Core hours are Monday–Friday daytime with occasional on-call, evening, weekend, and holiday availability required.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in social services, criminal justice or directly related field
Consideration will be given to candidates receiving their degree within 120 days of application.
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 Requirements: Customer service 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.
Modern office procedures and equipment.
Record-keeping principles.
Document review techniques.
Computers and related software applications.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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)
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
13 paid holidays annually
Paid vacation and sick leave that begin accruing immediately
Military leave and Funeral/Bereavement leave
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

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Hard Skills & Tools

Investigation Report PreparationSupervision Of OffendersConducting Intake InterviewsPerforming Drug And Alcohol TestingRecord-Keeping Principles

Soft Skills

Customer ServiceCrisis Management