Chief Probation Officer V

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Supreme Court - Agency 5

Omaha, NE

$44.265

JR Chief Probation Officer V (Open)

04-01-2026

Salary range: $92,070.28 to $

Salary commensurate with comparable Judicial Branch positions and candidate experience.

The Judicial Branch is a state‑funded Branch of Government that offers medical/dental/vision, $20,000 free basic life insurance, state‑matched 156% retirement plan, 13 paid holidays, earned paid vacation and sick leave, and more.

The Chief Probation Officer reports to the State Probation Administrator and is responsible for contributing to systemic leadership and directing the operation of an entire District Probation Office.

Responsibilities include:

serving as the face of the probation district; engaging with all stakeholders—including judges, law enforcement, politicians, treatment facilities, community organizations, referral resources, and supervising and directing all evidence‑based probation services designed to enhance community safety and probation employees such as Probation Supervisors, Probation Officers, Juvenile Justice Resource Supervisor, Probation District Placement Coordinator, Specialized Populations Officer, and other administrative support staff for the district;

developing and managing the budget, purchasing, inventory and accounting functions; authorizing expenditures; disseminating and ensuring compliance of all laws, rules, and directives pertaining to district probation department activities; and developing and implementing policies and procedures from division leadership.

Directs and supervises district probation staff and fosters a culture of organizational ownership and psychological safety. Duties include prioritizing and assigning work; conducting performance evaluations; ensuring staff are trained; ensuring employees follow policies and procedures; maintaining a healthy and safe working environment; and making hiring, termination, and disciplinary decisions. Administers the district probation department for the state judicial system and is responsible for directing district probation programs and operations, including improvements or implementation of procedures and/or practices.

Ensures compliance with system rules and regulations and develops and implements policies and procedures in conjunction with judges and probation staff for the district probation department.

Implements policy changes from the Administrative Office of the Courts and Probation.

Directs development and management of the district budget; reviews and approves budgets prepared by staff.

Prepares a variety of reports related to department performance, goals, budget, investigations, personnel, crime statistics, and other related issues.

The above represent only the key areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the business needs of Nebraska Probation.

The salary range for this position is $92,070.28 to $ per year. Note, salary may be commensurate with education and/or experience within fiscal constraints, if approved.

Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in criminal justice or related fields and 2 years of supervisory or management experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job as listed above.

• 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

• 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…