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Specialized Parole Officer - Omaha PREP House

State of Nebraska
Omaha, NE Full Time
POSTED ON 2/11/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/11/2025

The work we do matters!

Hiring Agency :

Correctional Services - Agency 46

Location : Omaha, NE

Hiring Rate : 27.897

Job Posting :

JR2025-00013083 Specialized Parole Officer - Omaha PREP House (Open)

Applications No Longer Accepted On (If no date is displayed, job is posted as open until closed) :

02-15-2025

Job Description :

If you enjoy working with others to motivate them toward self-improvement, are an effective communicator, and enjoy helping your community, then this is the job for you! Join our team as a Parole Officer and make a direct impact on the citizens of Nebraska by supporting the Nebraska Department of Correctional Services (NDCS) mission to "Keep people safe." Community Supervision Services strives to make informed and appropriate parole decisions by giving due consideration to and utilizing the resources of the NDCS Rehabilitative Services Division, including innovative case management, for the successful re-entry of clients back into the community to become productive and responsible citizens. As a Parole Officer, you will provide supervision of clients on parole. Daily travel around Omaha and surrounding communities will be required as caseload dictates.

Training conducted at the Staff Training Academy, 2320 N 57th St, Lincoln, NE; Lincoln Regional Office, 421 South 9th Street, Suite 220, Lincoln, NE; or conducted remotely.

Let us point out our benefits!

  • 13 paid holidays
  • Vacation and sick (24 days your first year, accruing immediately)
  • Military leave
  • 156% state-matched retirement
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Employee assistance program
  • 79% employer paid health insurance plans
  • Dental and vision insurance plans
  • Employer-paid $20,000 life insurance policy
  • Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF) through the Federal government
  • Wide variety and availability of career advancement
  • Meaningful public serviceservice with a purpose!
  • Numerous training and development opportunities

DUTIES :

  • Provide supervision to a caseload of parolees and adult sex offenders on lifetime supervision. Counsel and assist offenders in adjusting to the community.
  • Conduct validated risk assessments, placement investigations, and home visits. Research case files to assist in determination of status and conditions of supervision. Prepare reports and maintain case files.
  • Develop offender case plans based on criminogenic needs and conduct cognitive classes for parolees. Utilize various electronic monitoring modes.
  • Conduct violation investigations, searches, drug testing, and arrests. Testify in court and at the Parole Board hearings.
  • Facilitate cognitive behavioral groups.
  • Travel will be required.
  • Monday - Friday 8 : 30-16 : 30, one late night a week 12 : 00-20 : 00, and one weekend day a month.

    Requirements / Qualifications

    Minimum Qualifications : Bachelor's degree in corrections, criminal justice, sociology, psychology, social work, counseling, public administration or a related field. Experience may be substituted for education on a year-for-year basis.

    Preferred Qualifications : Bachelor's degree in criminal justice, behavioral science, human services, or related field. Excellent interpersonal communication skills and ability to adapt to various situations. Experience working with individuals in the criminal justice system, community resources, and stakeholders.

    Other : This position requires travel. Must have a valid driver's license. Regular and reliable attendance is required. Applicant accepting a job offer must pass the following exams in this order : medical exam and, at a randomly announced time, pass a drug test. Once at the Staff Training Academy, must successfully complete the fully paid NE Corrections Training Program.

    Benefits

    We offer a comprehensive package of pay, benefits, paid time off, retirement and professional development opportunities to help you get the most out of your career and life. Your paycheck is just part of your total compensation.

    Check out all that the State of Nebraska has to offer! Benefit eligibility may vary by position, agency and employment status. For more information on benefits, please visit : https : / / statejobs.nebraska.gov / index.html#benefits

    Equal Opportunity Statement

    The State of Nebraska values our teammates as well as a supportive environment that strives to promote diversity, inclusion, and belonging. We recruit, hire, train, and promote in all job classifications and at all levels without regard to race, color, religion, sex. age, national origin, disability, marital status or genetics.

    Current employees of the State of Nebraska should NOT apply on this external career. Instead go to Workday and access the Jobs Hub - Internal Apply app from your home landing page.

    Salary : $27,897

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