Criminal/Traffic Cashier Clerk

The Lancaster County Court is accepting applications for a Criminal/Traffic Cashier Clerk. Under the supervision of a Division Manager, work involves continuous contact with the public in receiving high volume payments for fines and fees collected by the county court, issuing receipts and responding to inquiries. Other duties include balancing cash daily; data entry of court information and payments; and sorting and filing of court records. REQUIREMENTS: Bookkeeping or cashiering experience, as well as general clerical training with some experience in processing and accounting for large sums of money; ability to operate a computer, calculator and other standard office equipment; and good communication skills. Successful completion of training in JUSTICE (the statewide computer system) will be required on the job. The ability to speak Spanish is desired but not required. Starting salary is 11.25 per hour. Applications must be received no later than May 16, 2012 and should be mailed or delivered to:

Becky Bruckner

Judicial Administrator

Lancaster County Court

575 South 10^th

Lincoln, NE 68508

Notify the Administrative Office, 402-471-2921 if an accommodation is needed in the selection process. For persons with hearing impairments, please call the Nebraska Relay System, 7-1-1. AA/EOE.

District #12 – Sidney

This position serves under the authority of the Chief Probation Officer and is responsible for the supervision of substance abuse clients. Responsible for the day-to-day activities of substance abuse clients in the community and communicate with local providers and stakeholders. The position possesses the same statutory responsibilities and authority as a traditional, community-based intervention probation officer or SSAS officer.   Facilitate the treatment process of clients which may include attending treatment groups and communicating with providers under the guidelines of the Standardized Model.  Evaluate substance abuse clients; match substance abuse clients’ needs to the appropriate treatment modality or service; establish appropriate case plans for clients; participate in specialized training that addresses the supervision of specialized clients; create partnerships with stakeholders in the community; interpret data as it applies to successful performance standards for clients; involve clients in early stages of behavioral changes through targeted treatment; facilitate groups which may include cognitive restructuring, skill building, life skills enhancement and general education of clients; conduct interviews and investigations as required by law or a court; cooperate with and render assistance to other probation officers.  Working knowledge of Standardized Model cognitive skill building, relapse prevention, motivational interviewing, and social learning theory; ability to communicate effectively; ability to acquaint oneself with judges, court staff, school personnel, mental health facilities, alcohol and drug programs, vocational rehabilitation programs; ability to assess individual and group behavior; motivate clients toward self-improvement using evidence-based practice skills.  Due to the nature of this work, the position requires flexible scheduling and non-traditional working hours.

Meet basic requirements for selection as a senior probation officer. The requirements consist of conducting and preparing of presentence investigations, supervision of clients, conducting drug/alcohol tests on clients as required, being available for speaking engagements and consultation with community groups; demonstrating proper use of all Probation forms and other necessary paperwork; be knowledgeable of district functions and individual duties of each staff member; exercise the authority to arrest and detain clients in accordance with Nebraska statutes; testify in court, demonstrate a positive ongoing working relationship with the court system, other criminal justice agencies, and community providers; demonstrate a keen understanding of available community resources and services; demonstrate expertise in conducting and preparing all types of reports; demonstrate expertise in supervising clients, demonstrate willingness to obtain advanced training, demonstrate excellent writing and oral communication skills. This position shall have three years extensive experience working within the substance abuse or mental health field or is a licensed substance abuse counselor (LADC) with a bachelor's degree and three years experience or a licensed mental health practitioner (LMPH) with three years experience or within the individual's scope of practice is permitted to conduct evaluations and/or provide treatment and has three years experience.  A master's degree in criminal justice or social behavioral sciences is preferred.  

The ability to speak Spanish is desired but not required.  Salary ranges from $3,176.73 to $3,594.17 per month.

A State of Nebraska application for employment and resume must be received by 5:00 p.m. on May 18, 2012, and submitted to:

Linda Buehler, Chief
State Probation Office

1825 10^th Street, #10

Gering, NE 69341

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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PROBATION OFFICER TRAINEE -- District #1 – Tecumseh

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 5:00 p.m. on May 21, 2012, and submitted to:

Sarah Rinne, Chief

State Probation Office

201 N. 5^th St., Ste. 1

Beatrice, NE  68310

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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PROBLEM-SOLVING COURT PROBATION OFFICER TRAINEE-- District #1 – Wilber

This position is responsible for the supervision of problem-solving court participants and serves under the authority of the Problem-Solving Court Coordinator.  Work involves supervision and case management of problem-solving court clients and is responsible for the day-to-day activities of the clients in the community.  Communication with providers and stakeholders will also be required.  Work will also include coordinating the treatment process for clients which may include attending treatment groups, establishing an appropriate case plan for each participant, creating partnerships with identified community stakeholders, creating a comprehensive network of community-wide resources, completing investigations as required, supervising participants in accordance with the rules and regulations of the problem-solving court, advising the problem-solving court team of Probation violations of the conditions ordered.  Ability to communicate effectively; assess individual and group behavior; assess substance abuse, criminogenic needs and criminal involvement; motivate clients toward self-improvement using evidence-based practice skills.

Four (4) years service as a probation officer preferred or four (4) years experience in a related field with extensive experience working with substance abusing clients.  Master’s degree in criminal justice or social/behavioral sciences preferred.  Evening work required.

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 5:00 p.m. on May 21, 2012, and submitted to:

Sarah Rinne, Chief

State Probation Office

201 N. 5^th St., Ste. 1

Beatrice, NE  68310

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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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 17^th, 4^th 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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PROBATION OFFICER TRAINEE (Part-time) -- District #1 – Beatrice

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 $15.087 to $16.247 per hour.

A State of Nebraska application for employment and resume must be received by 5:00 p.m. on May 23, 2012, and submitted to:

Sarah Rinne, Chief

State Probation Office

201 N. 5^th St., Ste. 1

Beatrice, NE  68310

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

EXTERNAL JOB POSTING --


PROBATION OFFICER TRAINEE (Part-time) -- District #8 – Broken Bow

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 $15.087 to $16.247 per hour.

A State of Nebraska application for employment and resume must be received by 5:00 p.m. on May 25, 2012, and submitted to:

Tara Sprigler-Price, Chief

State Probation Office  

128 N 6^th Street, #4

O’Neill, NE  68763

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

District #8 – Broken Bow

This position is responsible for the supervision of problem-solving court participants and serves under the authority of the Problem-Solving Court Coordinator.  Work involves supervision and case management of problem-solving court clients and is responsible for the day-to-day activities of the clients in the community.  Communication with providers and stakeholders will also be required.  Work will also include coordinating the treatment process for clients which may include attending treatment groups, establishing an appropriate case plan for each participant, creating partnerships with identified community stakeholders, creating a comprehensive network of community-wide resources, completing investigations as required, supervising participants in accordance with the rules and regulations of the problem-solving court, advising the problem-solving court team of Probation violations of the conditions ordered.  Ability to communicate effectively; assess individual and group behavior; assess substance abuse, criminogenic needs and criminal involvement; motivate clients toward self-improvement using evidence-based practice skills.

Four (4) years service as a probation officer preferred or four (4) years experience in a related field with extensive experience working with substance abusing clients.  Master’s degree in criminal justice or social/behavioral sciences preferred.  Evening work required.

The ability to speak Spanish is desired but not required.  The salary range is

$15.087 to $16.247 per hour.

A State of Nebraska application for employment and resume must be received by 5:00 p.m. on May 10, 2012, and submitted to:

Tara Sprigler-Price, Chief

State Probation Office 

128 N 6th Street, #4

O’Neill, NE  68763

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