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Supreme Court - Agency 5 Lincoln, NE $68.233 JR2024-00011358 Probation Administrator (Open) 12-18-2024 The Nebraska Legislature created the Administrative Office of Probation (AOP) and outlined the functions of the office when providing statewide probation services for adults and juveniles which, in turn, enhance public safety and provides rehabilitative services to its clients. The Administrator of the AOP is responsible for ensuring the Nebraska Judicial Branch successfully meets or exceeds the requirements established by the Nebraska Legislature.
The incumbent of the Probation Administrator’s position is responsible for all aspects of the statewide adult and juvenile Nebraska Probation system in fulling the mission and vision of the organization.
Nebraska State Probation Mission:
We, the leaders in community corrections, juvenile and restorative justice are unified in our dedication to delivering a system of seamless services which are founded on evidence-based practices and valued by Nebraska’s communities, victims, offenders and courts. We create constructive change through rehabilitation, collaboration, and partnership in order to enhance safe communities.
Nebraska State Probation Vision:
Inspiring Hope
Empowering Individuals
Strengthening Communities

This is done by a strong comment to the values and beliefs that make Nebraska Probation successful.
We Believe in Dignity, Respect and Integrity:

• As Officers of the Court, we are held to a higher ethical standard. We take responsibility for treating employees, victims, offenders, and all others with dignity and respect in all interactions.
• Victims of crime are ensured a voice.
• Staff are valued and respected for who they are and what they do.
• We appreciate the cultural and gender differences of all.

We Believe in Professionalism:

• Probation staff adhere to a standard of excellence and serve as role models for all offenders.
• We value and show professionalism toward the courts, victims, offenders, colleagues, and community partners.
• We value a well-trained, highly skilled professional staff.
• Being sensitive to the needs of victims and offenders is key to the success of our mission.

We Believe in Resourcefulness:

• We value evidence-based community correctional programming as a cost-effective alternative to incarceration.
• A creative and innovative staff is our greatest resource.
• Investing in juvenile justice ultimately reduces recidivism.

We Believe in Excellence in Strength-Based Services:

• Vital to rehabilitation and accountability is community-based cooperation and collaboration.
• Solid Probation practices based on proven research is fundamental to our success.
• Positive change is achievable.
• Treatment is a means of crime control.
• Developing competencies in the youth of today will lead to better citizens of tomorrow.
• Building on the strengths of offenders creates a basis for positive growth and change.

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.

• Leadership principles;
• Advanced principles and practices in Probation, to include evidence based practices;
• Strategic planning principles;
• Policy and procedure development practices;
• Adult and juvenile justice principles and procedures;
• Program development, planning, and administration principles and practices;
• Applicable Federal, State, and local laws, rules, regulations, codes, and/or statutes;
• Knowledge of Justice System
• Budgeting principles;
• Supervisory principles and practices.

• Providing leadership to lower level staff;
• Delegating and prioritizing work;
• Setting goals;
• Developing and implementing strategies;
• Directing, monitoring, and evaluating policies and procedures;
• Planning, coordinating, and implementing state components and activities;
• Developing and administering budgets;
• Interpreting and applying applicable laws, rules, and regulations;
• Analyzing projects, programs, and processes for areas of improvement;
• Using a computer and related software applications;
• Communicating (orally and in writing) information, data, and opinions to inform, influence, and/or persuade a wide variety of individuals and internal/external audiences.

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