Specialized Populations Officer; Problem Solving Court

Specialized Populations Officer (Problem Solving Court)

Job Posting: JR. Seniority:
Entry level.

Employment type:

Full-time.

Location:

North Platte, NE. Hiring Agency:
Supreme Court - Agency
5. Hiring Rate: $28.533. Salary: $42,178.47 - $43,232.95.

Applications are no longer accepted on 02-02-2026.

The classification level is responsible for providing case management and supervision of high-risk individuals entered into the Problem‑Solving Court program, post‑release supervision, or other high‑risk adult and juvenile probationers for specialized cases including sex offenders, domestic violence offenders, and drug offences.

Key responsibilities include performing pre‑sentence investigations; classification and clinical assessments; developing case plans; working with treatment providers; investigating violations; conducting cognitive group therapy; conducting drug tests; preparing progress reports; performing field and home visits; and other related duties.

• Investigates, monitors and/or supervises targeted, program‑specific high‑risk individuals on probation, post‑release supervision and/or involved in a Problem‑Solving Court adult and juvenile offenders.
• Performs counseling, case management, case reporting, and related functions of managing a caseload under close supervision.
• Develops a team supervision approach with the individual’s referral source.
• Participates in the treatment process of individuals and is engaged in the probationer’s/participant’s treatment through regular and ongoing communication with treatment providers and attendance at treatment groups and facilities. Assists in the development of relapse prevention plan.
• Facilitates groups which may include, but not be limited to, topical, supervision groups, cognitive programs or skill building, life skills enhancement, and general education of clients.
• Prepares violation reports, compliance reports, and conducts record checks; enters and updates client information into the appropriate systems; determines reports to send to the court for updates.
• Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.

Bachelor’s degree in social services, criminal justice or a directly related field AND 2 years of experience in case management in a related field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job.

All educational credits must be granted from an accredited institution approved by the U.S. Department of Education.

• Customer service principles.
• Criminal justice system, laws, legal codes, and court procedures.
• Interview and assessment procedures and practices.
• Intervention policies and procedures.
• Cognitive skill building, motivational learning.
• Social learning theory.
• Crisis intervention techniques.
• Modern office procedures and equipment.
• Recordkeeping principles.
• Document review techniques.
• Computers and related software applications.

• Making home visits.
• Interviewing probationers.
• Tracking probationers’ location(s).
• Utilizing probation and protective techniques.
• Applying applicable laws, rules, and regulations.
• Preparing activity reports and updating databases.
• Operating computers and applicable software applications.
• Utilizing communication and interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisors, the general public and others.

Incumbents 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.

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.

The State of Nebraska values our teammates as well as a supportive environment that strives to promote diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging. We recruit, hire, train and promote in all job qualifications at all levels without regard to race, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or genetics. The Judicial Branch complies with Veterans Preference Laws.

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