Corrections Captain - WEC Detention Facility

State of Nebraska•McCook, NE

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The WEC Detention Facility is seeking a highly efficient, self-motivated, well-organized candidate for the position of Corrections Captain. The WEC Detention Facility houses adults who have been adjudicated and are awaiting deportation. 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

Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice or a related Behavioral Science plus four years correctional related experience or an associate’s degree plus six years correctional related experience or High School education or equivalent plus eight years correctional related experience.
One year of the experience must have been in a responsible supervisory capacity.
No felony or domestic abuse related convictions.
Must have a valid driver's license.
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 for the Nebraska Department of Correctional Services.
Experience developing operational procedures and complying with ACA standards.
Previous investigator training.
Completion of a leadership program.

Responsibilities

Supervises, assigns and evaluates the work of subordinate custody/security staff.
Responsible for all operations, control and security of areas as assigned.
Inspects all areas within the facility to see that detainee discipline is being maintained.
Exercises responsibility over the armory and controls the use of all firearms.
Conducts investigations involving staff, detainees and visitors as assigned.