JUVENILE ELECTRONIC MONITORING OFFICER

Owens Educational Services is currently hiring for a full-time Electronic Monitoring (EM) Officer for the Grand Island/Kearney/Hastings area . This is highly responsible professional work providing maximum supervision to juvenile offenders placed on ELECTRONIC MONITORING and referred by Probation. This is a hybrid position working from home but also requires in person contact for installs, removals and responding to alerts as well as for meetings and court hearings. Some hours may be required in the office as well.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Conducts intakes on all offenders referred to the ELECTRONIC MONITORING program.

Installs/hooks up equipment in the offenders home or other community location

Responds to all alerts either by phone or in person based on the severity of the alert/violation

Reports compliance/non-compliance to the appropriate referral source.

Inputs data into various portals on a daily basis

Tracks program inventory. Orders, returns and is accountable for equipment.

Works effectively with agency team members, Probation, Law Enforcement, the courts and the youth's family.

Ensures operational procedures are adhered to at all times

SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE THE ABILITY TO:

Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

Use good judgment and make independent decisions.

Organize, prioritize and manage work to meet necessary time requirements and work load.

Work cooperatively as a team member with other employees of the agency.

Maintain attention to detail.

Remain calm in an anxious, intense environment.

Remain flexible as conditions change and continue effective performance in the face of additional challenges.

BACKGROUND CHECKS

Must have the ability to pass a series of registry and background checks, have a current driver's license with less than 3 points assessed and the ability to pass pre-employment drug & alcohol screenings.

OTHER

We are a true team at Owens. It is the staff we have on the team that make a difference in the lives of the youth we serve. If you are not a true-team player, are not genuinely passionate about youth, not dependable or do not have relevant experience working with high-risk youth, please do not apply as time is of the essence in filling this position.

A reliable vehicle is a must as travel is involved.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $35,568.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health savings account
• Retirement plan

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Ability to Relocate:

• Grand Island, NE: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Grand Island, NE