Chief Deputy Probation Officer V

Summary

Chief Deputy Probation Officer V (Open)Adult Probation- Omaha, NEThe (Judicial Branch) does not sponsor STEM (form i-983) or non-immigrant work visas for this position.The Judicial Branch offers:79% employer-paid health and prescription insuranceDental and vision insurance plans available to purchaseShort-Term and Long-Term Disability, available to purchaseEmployee Assistance Program (EAP) for confidential supportFlex Spending (FSA) and Health Savings Accounts (HSA)Financial Security156% state-matched of the first 4.8% contribution to retirement planFREE $20,000 Life Insurance PolicyOptional Life Insurance and AD&D available to purchasePaid Time Off & Leave13 paid holidays annuallyPaid vacation and sick leave that begin accruing immediatelyMilitary leave and Funeral/Bereavement leaveProfessional GrowthPaid training to develop your skillsFree continuing education credits to maintain professional certificationsAccess to specialized courses through Judicial Branch EducationOpportunity for bilingual payJob Description:This classification level is responsible for assisting the Judicial District Chief Probation Officer in administrative oversight for program case management services, development and management of the budget, purchasing and accounting functions. Responsibilities may include developing and managing district training and ensuring compliance with policies and procedures; reviewing complex high risk cases to audit processes and practices.Location: 1821 N 73 St, Omaha, NETravel Expectations:Regular travel within the district to support operations as part of our commitment to active community supervisionOccasional regional travel for orientation, training, and educational workshops.Work Schedule:Core hours are Monday–Friday daytime. As part of our 24/7 commitment to community safety, occasional on-call, evening, weekend, and holiday availability is required.Salary and Compensation:Starting Salary: $ 76,977.41 annually (Hiring Rate).Immediate Growth*: Earn a 2.5% pay increase after successfully completing your probation period.Starting Rate Flexibility: Higher starting pay may be considered based on education and experience, subject to final management approval.Please Note*: Candidates approved to start above the Hiring Rate (at or above the Minimum Permanent rate) are not eligible for the 2.5% post-probation increase.Future Increases: Annual cost-of-living adjustments (applied on July 1) are subject to State Legislature approval.Job DutiesManages and coordinates assigned district probation staff to include: planning, prioritizing and assigning work; conducting performance evaluations; coordinating staff training; and implementing hiring, discipline, and termination procedures.Assists the Chief Probation Officer in the development of policies and procedures for the probation department; participates in the development and implementation of strategic agenda, long range planning and program evaluation.Recommends and oversees the implementation of operating policies and procedures, audits and monitors compliance for district probation activities.Participates in the design, acquisition, and implementation of automation for the probation department.Prepares a variety of reports related to department performance, goals, budget, investigations, personnel, crime statistics, and/or other related issues.Evaluates lower level staff case plans and intervention strategies; ensures a standard of quality and compliance in approved strategies; provides guidance to lower level staff regarding challenging or unique cases.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 / Qualifications:Minimum Qualifications:Education: Bachelor's degree in criminal justice or related fields; andExperience: 1 year of supervisory, or management experience; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above.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 accepted.All educational credits must be granted from an accredited institution approved by the U.S. Dept. of Education.Knowledge:Managerial principles;Principles, practices and procedures of probation services and administration;Federal, State and local laws, regulations, and procedures;Rules, regulations and procedures of the Probation department;Probations techniques and procedures;Crisis and emergency management principles and practices;Grant administration and preparation;Report writing.Skills:Monitoring and evaluating subordinates;Delegating and prioritizing work;Managing small to large district probation staff;Preparing, reviewing, and approving reports and statistical information and data;Preparing and administering grants;Handling stressful situations;Analyzing, recommending, and implementing changes in policies and procedures;Interpreting and applying applicable laws, rules, and regulations;Using computers and related software applications;Utilizing communication and interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisors, the general public and others to sufficiently exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.Physical RequirementsIncumbents may be subjected to environmental threats, odors, dusts, inadequate lighting, workspace restrictions, and travel.Light Work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. If the use of arm and/or leg controls requires exertion of forces greater than that for Sedentary Work and the worker sits most of the time, the job is rated for Light Work.If you're currently employed by the State of Nebraska, please don't apply through this external career site. Instead, log in to Workday and open the Jobs Hub - Internal Apply app from your home landing page. You can access Workday anytime through the Link web page: 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: Opportunity StatementThe 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.

Job Description

Chief Deputy Probation Officer V (Open)Adult Probation- Omaha, NEThe (Judicial Branch) does not sponsor STEM (form i-983) or non-immigrant work visas for this position.The Judicial Branch offers:79% employer-paid health and prescription insuranceDental and vision insurance plans available to purchaseShort-Term and Long-Term Disability, available to purchaseEmployee Assistance Program (EAP) for confidential supportFlex Spending (FSA) and Health Savings Accounts (HSA)Financial Security156% state-matched of the first 4.8% contribution to retirement planFREE $20,000 Life Insurance PolicyOptional Life Insurance and AD&D available to purchasePaid Time Off & Leave13 paid holidays annuallyPaid vacation and sick leave that begin accruing immediatelyMilitary leave and Funeral/Bereavement leaveProfessional GrowthPaid training to develop your skillsFree continuing education credits to maintain professional certificationsAccess to specialized courses through Judicial Branch EducationOpportunity for bilingual payJob Description:This classification level is responsible for assisting the Judicial District Chief Probation Officer in administrative oversight for program case management services, development and management of the budget, purchasing and accounting functions. Responsibilities may include developing and managing district training and ensuring compliance with policies and procedures; reviewing complex high risk cases to audit processes and practices.Location: 1821 N 73 St, Omaha, NETravel Expectations:Regular travel within the district to support operations as part of our commitment to active community supervisionOccasional regional travel for orientation, training, and educational workshops.Work Schedule:Core hours are Monday–Friday daytime. As part of our 24/7 commitment to community safety, occasional on-call, evening, weekend, and holiday availability is required.Salary and Compensation:Starting Salary: $ 76,977.41 annually (Hiring Rate).Immediate Growth*: Earn a 2.5% pay increase after successfully completing your probation period.Starting Rate Flexibility: Higher starting pay may be considered based on education and experience, subject to final management approval.Please Note*: Candidates approved to start above the Hiring Rate (at or above the Minimum Permanent rate) are not eligible for the 2.5% post-probation increase.Future Increases: Annual cost-of-living adjustments (applied on July 1) are subject to State Legislature approval.Job DutiesManages and coordinates assigned district probation staff to include: planning, prioritizing and assigning work; conducting performance evaluations; coordinating staff training; and implementing hiring, discipline, and termination procedures.Assists the Chief Probation Officer in the development of policies and procedures for the probation department; participates in the development and implementation of strategic agenda, long range planning and program evaluation.Recommends and oversees the implementation of operating policies and procedures, audits and monitors compliance for district probation activities.Participates in the design, acquisition, and implementation of automation for the probation department.Prepares a variety of reports related to department performance, goals, budget, investigations, personnel, crime statistics, and/or other related issues.Evaluates lower level staff case plans and intervention strategies; ensures a standard of quality and compliance in approved strategies; provides guidance to lower level staff regarding challenging or unique cases.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 / Qualifications:Minimum Qualifications:Education: Bachelor's degree in criminal justice or related fields; andExperience: 1 year of supervisory, or management experience; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above.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 accepted.All educational credits must be granted from an accredited institution approved by the U.S. Dept. of Education.Knowledge:Managerial principles;Principles, practices and procedures of probation services and administration;Federal, State and local laws, regulations, and procedures;Rules, regulations and procedures of the Probation department;Probations techniques and procedures;Crisis and emergency management principles and practices;Grant administration and preparation;Report writing.Skills:Monitoring and evaluating subordinates;Delegating and prioritizing work;Managing small to large district probation staff;Preparing, reviewing, and approving reports and statistical information and data;Preparing and administering grants;Handling stressful situations;Analyzing, recommending, and implementing changes in policies and procedures;Interpreting and applying applicable laws, rules, and regulations;Using computers and related software applications;Utilizing communication and interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisors, the general public and others to sufficiently exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.Physical RequirementsIncumbents may be subjected to environmental threats, odors, dusts, inadequate lighting, workspace restrictions, and travel.Light Work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. If the use of arm and/or leg controls requires exertion of forces greater than that for Sedentary Work and the worker sits most of the time, the job is rated for Light Work.If you're currently employed by the State of Nebraska, please don't apply through this external career site. Instead, log in to Workday and open the Jobs Hub - Internal Apply app from your home landing page. You can access Workday anytime through the Link web page: 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: Opportunity StatementThe 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.