Corrections Canteen Operator - Nebraska State Penitentiary

State of Nebraska • Lincoln, NE

2d • $16 • Onsite

About The Position

Do you have retail experience and looking for a job with great benefits? The Nebraska State Penitentiary (NSP) is accepting applications for the position of Canteen Operator. Additional $3/hour facility differential for hours worked. Information about the Nebraska Department of Correctional Services (NDCS) can be found at: www.corrections.nebraska.gov. For Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) accommodations, please contact Megan Jones at [email protected].

Requirements

• At least 18 years of age and have either a high school education OR have experience working in a retail setting.
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds without assistance.
• Applicants accepting a job offer must pass the following pre-employment 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.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working in a canteen, retail grocery or similar setting.
• Experience operating computer and calculator.
• Bilingual skills in English and Spanish desired and assessed.

Responsibilities

• Operates the inmate canteen to include requisition of supplies, maintaining inventory control, processing related paperwork, processing inmate special orders and answering inmate correspondence.
• Assigns and directs the work activities of inmate workers.
• Serve, supervise and train inmate workers in canteen principles, policies and procedures.
• Manage small supply room, receive deliveries.
• Order inmate clothing and control inventory.

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED