Probation Officer Trainee

Probation Officer Trainee in Grand Island, NE, performing orientation and training under close supervision for one year to gain experience in investigatory and supervisory responsibilities involving offenders. Training includes managing a caseload, preparing investigation reports, supervising offenders, conducting intake and detention interviews, testifying in courts, performing drug and alcohol testing, and handling electronic monitoring. Duties also cover risk assessments to determine supervision levels, providing counseling and referrals to community resources, preparing violation and compliance reports, updating client information in systems, and related tasks; in-office work with occasional travel.