Probation Officer Trainee
The Probation Officer Trainee position is an entry-level role focused on training and developing skills in offender supervision, investigation, and case management under close supervision. The role involves conducting assessments, preparing reports, supervising offenders, and supporting court processes to promote community safety. This position requires strong interpersonal, communication, and legal knowledge skills, with a commitment to active community supervision and occasional on-call duties.
About Careertakes
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Role overview
This is an entry-level Probation Officer Trainee role based in North Platte, NE. You will complete a one-year supervised training program to learn community supervision, case management, investigations, court reporting, electronic monitoring, and related duties that support public safety.
Confidential Client does not sponsor STEM (Form I-983) or non-immigrant work visas for this position.
What you’ll do
You will train and work under direct supervision to learn the responsibilities of a probation officer, including:
- Manage and learn to maintain an assigned caseload
- Conduct intake, assessment, and intake/detention interviews
- Prepare investigation, violation, and compliance reports for the court
- Monitor compliance (including drug/alcohol testing) and electronic monitoring equipment
- Conduct community/home visits and make referrals to local resources
- Provide testimony and present findings in court
- Perform other related duties as assigned
Location & travel
- Work location: North Platte, NE (110 East 3rd Street or other district sites as assigned)
- Travel: Regular in-district travel for community supervision; occasional regional travel for orientation and training
Schedule & on-call expectations
- Core hours: Monday–Friday daytime
- Occasional evening, weekend, holiday, and on-call availability required as part of 24/7 community safety responsibilities
Compensation & benefits
- Starting (Hiring) Salary: $42,863.87 annually
- Immediate growth: 2.5% pay increase after successful completion of probation (note: employees hired above the Hiring Rate may be ineligible for this post-probation increase)
- Starting rate may be adjusted higher based on education/experience (subject to approval)
- Typical public benefits package including:
- Employer-paid health and prescription insurance (79% employer-paid)
- Dental and vision options
- Retirement plan with strong state match
- Paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave
- Short-term and long-term disability options
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Paid training and continuing education; opportunity for bilingual pay
Minimum qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in social services, criminal justice, or related field
- Candidates completing degree within 120 days of application will be considered
- All education must be from an institution accredited/approved by the U.S. Department of Education
Knowledge, skills & abilities
Knowledge of or ability to learn:
- Criminal justice system, court procedures, and legal codes
- Interview and assessment techniques
- Crisis intervention and signs of abuse/mental-health issues
- Record keeping, reporting, and modern office procedures
- Computer systems and applicable software
Practical skills include:
- Conducting home/community visits and probationer interviews
- Case documentation and report preparation
- Monitoring compliance and operating electronic monitoring tools
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills for interacting with clients, courts, and community partners
Physical requirements
- Light work: exerting up to 20 pounds occasionally; may encounter environmental hazards, odors, dust, limited lighting, and travel
- Role may require situational physical tasks tied to community supervision duties
Equal employment notes & internal applicants
- Confidential Client is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity.
- If you are currently employed by Confidential Client (internal candidate), follow internal application procedures rather than using external postings.
- Confidential Client does not sponsor work visas for this position.
Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency
Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.
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