Corrections Unit Administrator - Nebraska State Penitentiary

State of Nebraska • Lincoln, NE

8d • Onsite

About The Position

The Nebraska State Penitentiary is seeking a self-starter with excellent leadership skills to serve as Corrections Unit Administrator. The position models the Nebraska Department of Correctional Services values of integrity, respect, compassion, growth, and excellence in support of its mission to keep people safe. The administrator oversees offender housing unit operations and caseload management, ensures compliance with applicable policies and standards, supervises unit leadership and staff, and contributes to institutional executive management and classification decisions.

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree in criminal justice, behavioral science, human services, or a related field and two years of corrections experience, including at least one year in a supervisory position; or an associate’s degree in one of those fields and four years of corrections experience, including at least one year in a supervisory position; or six years of corrections experience, including at least one year in a supervisory position.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must have no felony or domestic abuse-related convictions.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.
• Must pass a pre-employment medical exam and a drug test administered at a randomly announced time.
• Must successfully complete the fully paid Nebraska Corrections Training Program at the Staff Training Academy.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in criminal justice, public administration, or a related field.
• Direct experience with multidisciplinary teams.
• Demonstrated experience managing offender housing operations and classification.
• Skill in conducting investigations and administering disciplinary processes.
• Experience serving on or leading institutional committees.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, administer, and oversee offender housing unit operations and caseload management, including offender moves, visitation, sanitation, and American Correctional Association compliance.
• Ensure compliance with correctional policies, state statutes, and regulatory standards.
• Directly supervise Unit Managers and indirectly supervise Unit Case Managers and Unit Caseworkers, including hiring, training, counseling, performance evaluation, and disciplinary actions.
• Establish and communicate performance expectations to promote staff accountability and development.
• Collaborate with the Security Administrator to maintain appropriate offender safety and security.
• Serve on the institution’s executive management team to coordinate programmatic aspects of offenders’ lives.
• Chair institutional classification committees and guide housing assignment and caseload distribution decisions.
• Respond to and resolve operational issues involving team members and offenders.
• Promote accountability, communication, and professionalism across teams.

Benefits

• Comprehensive compensation package, including pay, benefits, paid time off, retirement, and professional development opportunities.
• Fully paid Nebraska Corrections Training Program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager