Pretrial Case Manager
Salary
$53,040.00 - $67,932.80 Annually
Location
Lincoln, NE
Job Type
Full time/probationary or status
Job Number
202600349C
Department
Community Corrections
Opening Date
06/24/2026
Closing Date
7/12/2026 11:59 PM Central
Job Posting Information
Hours: Full time, 40 hours per week; Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Pre-Trial Case Management is a valuable resource for making a significant improvement in our criminal justice system. Pre-Trial case management is provided in the early stages of the criminal case process. Pre-Trial case management allows defendants to be released to the community prior to their sentence so they may continue to work, receive services to help change behavior and it also helps lower the number of inmates in the Lancaster County Jail.
This is human service work in a community corrections program utilizing a variety of fundamental rehabilitation and support modalities to assist clients. Under general supervision, performs professional case management work in support of Pretrial Services. Work includes managing a caseload of adult defendants charged with felonies and/or misdemeanors who have been released from jail on bond during the duration of their court case and monitoring the defendant's compliance with specific conditions of their released ordered by the courts. The case manager is responsible for interview new defendants released on bond, preparing a supervision plan, maintaining regular contact with defendants to include possible daily checks ins and regular attendance at all court hearings as well as compliance with their supervision plan. The case manager will also respond to defendant violations of court's orders and initiate action to ensure the participants compliance to include the possibility of the bond being revoked.
Minimum Qualifications: Graduation from a four-year accredited college or university; or an associate degree (or 60 college credits) and at least two years of full-time criminal justice experience or two years full-time experience working with criminal justice involved individuals; or a high school diploma and six years of full-time experience in criminal justice or six years of full-time experience working with criminal justice involved individuals; or any equivalent combination of training and experience that provides the desirable knowledge, abilities and skills to meet the National Association of Pretrial Services Agencies (NAPSA) Accreditation Standards.
NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENT: Possession of a valid driver's license and the ability to be insured by the County's insurance carrier.
Employees must work a least 30 hours per week to be eligible for insurance benefits.
Vacation leave, sick leave, and holidays are prorated for part time employees based upon the hours worked per week.
Temporary, seasonal, and on-call employees are not eligible for benefits.
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CONFIDENTIALITY DISCLOSURE AND APPLICATION COMPLETION ACKNOWLEDGEMENT: This application process uses a combination of automated and hand scoring of all application materials against screening criteria that have been established by the employer. 1. I understand that if I have not completely and fully answered all application questions and/or supplemental questions with details, my application may not be accurately evaluated. 2. Further, I understand that merely referring to my resume (e.g. "see resume" in lieu of providing detailed responses) is not sufficient for purposes of ensuring accurate application evaluation. 3. All the employers, work and volunteer experience, and education described in the following Supplemental Questions must also be listed on the application.
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The hours for this position are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
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Indicate if you have college-level coursework or a degree in the following:
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If you selected "related field", please specify field of study.
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Indicate if you have a degree in one of the fields listed in question 3.
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I understand, as a condition of my employment for the position for which I am applying with the City of Lincoln/Lancaster County, that I must at all times be legally licensed to operate a motor vehicle. Do you have a valid drivers license?
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For verification purposes, please list the state that issued the license and your drivers license number. (Note: a drivers license check will only be made on top candidate.)
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Applicants for Lancaster County positions will have their driving records checked through the State of Nebraska Department of Motor Vehicle to ensure they meet the insurable standards under the Countys automobile insurance policy.
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Do you have experience working in a drug or problem solving court?
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If yes, please list the employers from your application where you acquired this experience.
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If yes, please give examples of your work experience.
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Do you have experience working in a mental health or substance abuse field?
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If yes, please list the employers from your application where you acquired this experience.
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If yes, please give examples of your work experience.
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Do you have experience working within the human services field other than the mental health or substance abuse field?
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If yes, please list the employers from your application where you acquired this experience.
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Do you have experience creating reports and correspondence for the courts or correctional system?
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If yes, please list the employers from your application where you acquired this experience.
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If yes, please describe examples of your work experience INCLUDING the types of reports and correspondence.
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Do you have training or experience using Microsoft Word and Excel?
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Please describe your experience.
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Do you have experience working in a Community Based Criminal Justice Program?
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If yes, please list the employers from your application where you acquired this experience.
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If yes, please give examples of your work experience.
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Do you have training or experience in facilitating educational groups for mental health or substance abuse populations in which you were the lead facilitator for over six months?
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If yes, please list the employers from your application where you acquired this experience.
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If yes, please give examples of your work experience.
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Do you have experience working with a multi-disciplinary team for purposes of case review?
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If yes, please list employers from your application where you acquired this experience.
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If yes, please give examples of your work experience.
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Employer City of Lincoln/Lancaster County
Address 555 South 10th Street, Room 302
Lincoln, Nebraska, 68508
Phone (402) 441-7597
Website http://agency.governmentjobs.com/lincolnne/default.cfm