Corrections Lieutenant - WEC Detention Facility
About The Position
The WEC Detention Facility is seeking a transformational leader who brings performance-based management skills, a commitment to servant leadership, and the drive to inspire a culture of trust, creativity and commitment to the critical work of this agency and those it serves. Information about the Nebraska Department of Correctional Services (NDCS) can be found at: www.corrections.nebraska.gov. For more information call Cristy Schwartz, HR at 308-345-8406. For Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) accommodations, please contact Megan Jones at [email protected].
Requirements
- Post-high school coursework/training in Criminal Justice or related Behavioral field and three years of progressively responsible corrections experience.
- Experience or coursework/training in supervision and leadership.
- Much be able to legally possess firearms and ammunition.
- No felony or domestic abuse related convictions.
- Must have a valid driver's license.
- Successful completion of background check.
- 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
- One year of supervisory experience.
- Experience using Kronos, or other electronic timekeeping system, in a supervisory capacity.
- Experience working for the Nebraska Department of Correctional Services.
Responsibilities
- Responsible for specific shift of a custody force.
- Conduct special investigations; resolve problems between incarcerated individuals.
- Supervise the performance of all assigned security staff, and indirect supervision of other institutional staff.
- Conduct roll call and handle administrative paperwork.
- Supervise custody activities such as searches, institutional tours, visitor & inmate escort, and initial commander in emergency situations.
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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
