Drug Technician (Male Only) at State of Nebraska in Bellevue, NE

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The work we do matters! Hiring Agency: Supreme Court - Agency 5 Location: Bellevue, NE Hiring Rate: $15.378 Job Posting: JR2026-00029258 Drug Technician (Male Only) (Open) Applications No Longer Accepted On (If no date is displayed, job is posted as open until closed): 01-04-2027 Job Description: ** The (Judicial Branch) does not sponsor STEM (form i-983) or non-immigrant work visas for this position. ** The Judicial Branch offers: Health & Wellness 79% employer-paid health and prescription insurance Dental and vision insurance plans available to purchase Short-Term and Long-Term Disability, available to purchase Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for confidential support Flex Spending (FSA) and Health Savings Accounts (HSA) Financial Security 156% state-matched of the first 4.8% contribution to retirement plan FREE $20,000 Life Insurance Policy Optional Life Insurance and AD&D available to purchase Paid Time Off & Leave 13 paid holidays annually Paid vacation and sick leave that begin accruing immediately Military leave and Funeral/Bereavement leave Professional Growth Paid training to develop your skills Free continuing education credits to maintain professional certifications Access to specialized courses through Judicial Branch Education Opportunity for bilingual pay Job Description This classification level is responsible for arranging, conducting, and maintaining documentation for drug screenings. Responsibilities may include collecting, disposing, and maintaining records of urine specimens; conducting drug screenings; maintaining the inventory of testing supplies and equipment testifying in court; reporting and documenting testing results; ensuring documentation procedures are done in accordance with policies and procedures; and providing training on testing result documentation. Location and Coverage: Home Office: 1410 Wall St Suite 200, Bellevue, NE 68005 Coverage area: Bellevue and Plattsmouth Travel Expectations: Regular travel within the district to conduct community visits and support operations as part of our commitment to active community supervision. Occasional regional travel for orientation, training, and educational workshops. Work Schedule: Core hours are Monday–Friday daytime. As part of our 24/7 commitment to community safety, occasional on-call, evening, weekend, and holiday availability is required. Salary and Compensation: Starting Salary: $ 31,985.62 annually (Hiring Rate). Immediate Growth: Earn a 2.5% pay increase after successfully completing your probation period (if starting at Hiring Rate). Starting Rate Flexibility: Higher starting pay may be considered based on education and experience, subject to final management approval. Please Note: Candidates approved to start above the Hiring Rate (at or above the Minimum Permanent rate) are not eligible for the 2.5% post-probation increase. Future Increases: Annual cost-of-living adjustments (applied on July 1) are subject to State Legislature approval. Job Duties 1. Greets clients, collects testing forms and accompanies to drug testing area. 2. Conduct drug screening in accordance with established systems and procedures using approved testing methodologies. This includes obtaining urine specimen from Probationers, recording, and reporting results. 3. Stores testing samples in secure location and ensures chain of custody procedures are observed at all times. 4. Maintains drug testing supplies and equipment inventory. 5. Performs other duties of a similar nature or level. The above classification responsibilities represent only the key areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the business needs of the department. Requirements / Qualifications: Minimum Qualifications: High School Diploma or equivalent. All educational credits must be granted from an accredited institution approved by the U.S. Dept. of Education. Preferred Qualifications : Prior substance abuse or chemical testing training and working with the offender