Probation Officer Trainee – Juvenile

City of Scottsbluff, Nebraska - Government

Probation Officer Trainee developing skills under close supervision to manage juvenile offenders. Engaging in investigatory and supervisory responsibilities within assigned districts for one year.

Posted 7/12/2026full-timeHastings • New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesEntry Level💰 $42,863 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in conducting assessments, interviews, and risk evaluations for offenders, while effectively managing caseloads and providing recommendations to the court. Proficient in crisis intervention techniques and familiar with the criminal justice system and relevant legal procedures.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Bachelor's Degree In Social Services Or Criminal JusticeKnowledge Of Criminal Justice SystemSkills In Interviewing ProbationersCrisis Intervention TechniquesKnowledge Of Record-Keeping Principles

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Hard Skills

Conducting Intake And Assessment InterviewsPerforming Risk AssessmentsPreparing Violation ReportsTracking Probationers' LocationsCompleting Case ReportingUtilizing Probation And Protective TechniquesUpdating DatabasesMaking Home VisitsDocument Review TechniquesOperating Computers And Software Applications

Soft Skills

Communication SkillsInterpersonal SkillsCustomer Service Principles

Tools & Technologies

Office EquipmentDatabase Management Systems

Industry Keywords

Pre-Sentence InvestigationsJuvenile OffendersCrisis InterventionIntervention PoliciesEnvironmental Factors

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Become familiar with various types of pre-sentence/pre-disposition investigations for adults and juvenile offenders including conducting intake and assessment interviews with offenders, families, and others to gather information on the individual and determine environmental factors that led to delinquent behaviors.
Becomes familiar with providing recommendations for sentencing to the court based on case findings. Also be trained in presenting information verbally and in writing before the court and completing Intake paperwork.
Becomes familiar with performing risk assessments to determine proper supervision level of client; recommending incentives and/or sanctions based on assessment; monitoring drug screens.
Introduced and trained on meeting with clients on probation in order to provide counseling, complete case reporting, and other related functions of managing a caseload. This includes conducting assessments or follow-ups; providing direction to help clients accomplish court requirements; providing referrals to community resources including food, shelter, and work.
Introduced and trained on preparing violation reports, compliance reports and conducting record checks; Training also includes entering and updating client information into appropriate systems; determining reports to send to the court for updates.
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

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in social services or criminal justice. Consideration will be given to candidates receiving their degree within 120 days of application
Knowledge of customer service principles
Knowledge of Criminal Justice system, laws, legal codes, and court procedures
Knowledge of Interview and Assessment procedures and practices
Knowledge of Intervention policies and procedures
Knowledge of signs of various forms of abuse, mental health issues, or neglect
Knowledge of crisis intervention techniques
Knowledge of modern office procedures and equipment
Knowledge of record-keeping principles
Knowledge of document review techniques
Skills in making home visits
Skills in interviewing probationers
Skills in tracking probationers’ location(s)
Skills in utilizing probation and protective techniques
Skills in preparing activity reports and updating databases
Skills in operating computers and applicable software applications
Skills in utilizing communication and interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisors, the general public and others.

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