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Hiring Agency:
Correctional Services - Agency 46
Location:
Lincoln, NE
Hiring Rate:
$28.525
Job Posting:
JR2026-00026411 Specialized Parole Officer - Lincoln (Open)
Applications No Longer Accepted On (If no date is displayed, job is posted as open until closed):
06-05-2026
Job Description:
Make a difference in your community as a Parole Officer! We're looking for someone who enjoys motivating others, excels at communication, and is dedicated to supporting successful re-entry for individuals, contributing to the Nebraska Department of Correctional Services (NDCS) mission of "Keep people safe."
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 service - service with a purpose!
- Numerous training and development opportunities
DUTIES
Provide supervision to a caseload of parolees and adult sex offenders on lifetime supervision.
Conduct validated risk assessments, placement investigations, and home visits. Counsel and assist offenders in adjusting to the community. Develop offender case plans based on criminogenic needs and conduct cognitive classes for parolees.
Collaborate with employers, institutional staff, area law enforcement, mental health boards, county attorneys, and treatment providers regarding behavior and treatment of offenders. Conduct violation investigations, searches, drug testing, and arrests.
Testify in court and at the Parole Board hearings. Prepare reports and maintain case files.
Cover an assigned territory. 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.
Training will be held at the Staff Training Academy in Lincoln, NE and at the Lincoln Regional Office. Daily travel around Lincoln and surrounding communities will be required as caseload dictates.
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. Work schedule will include one weekly late night and one weekend day per month. Will serve as On Call Officer on a rotational basis. 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.
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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.
