Corrections Unit Administrator - Nebraska Correctional Center for Women - York, NE
About The Position
Information regarding 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]. • 13 paid holidays • Vacation and sick leave (24 days your first year, accruing immediately) • Military leave • 156% state-matched retirement • Tuition reimbursement • Employee assistance program • 79% employer paid health insurance plans • Dental and vision insurance plans • Employer-paid $20,000 life insurance policy • Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF) eligible through the Federal government • Wide variety and availability of career advancement • Meaningful public service -- service with a purpose! • Numerous training and development opportunities
Requirements
- A bachelor’s degree in criminal justice, behavioral science, human services or related field, and two years corrections experience, of which one year must be in a supervisory position; OR Associate’s degree in criminal justice, behavioral science, human services or related field and four years corrections experience, of which one year must be in a supervisory position; OR six years corrections experience, of which one year must be in a supervisory experience.
- Must be at least 18 years of age.
- No felony or domestic abuse related convictions.
- Must have a valid driver's license.
- Applicants accepting a job offer must pass a 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.
- Successful applicant must: 1) be a positive role model; 2) be able to manage and lead staff; 3) promote teamwork, cooperation and collaboration throughout the facility and create a positive work environment; 4) be able to effectively communicate; 5) be able to effectively manage conflict and make decisions; 6) be dependable; and 7) have a demonstrated understanding of the responsibilities of this position.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree in criminal justice, public administration, or related field.
- Direct experience with multi-disciplinary teams.
- Demonstrated experience managing offender housing operations and classification.
- Skilled in conducting investigations and administering disciplinary processes.
- Experience serving on or leading institutional committees.
- Custody and/or Housing Unit experience.
- Bilingual English/Spanish skills desired and assessed.
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement policies and procedures to ensure a specific level of quality of supervision and case management of inmates.
- Serve as member of institution executive management team to effectively interface all programmatic areas of inmate life within the institution.
- Coordinate Institutional Classification Committee.
- Administer the operations of all housing units within the facility, including supervision of inmates, inmate moves, unit sanitation, case management, inmate visitation, inmate grievances and ACA compliance.
- Supervise and evaluate staff.
- Administer programs and is responsible for ensuring legal offender involvement and participation in meaningful programs.
- Utilizes counseling referral and follow-up techniques.
- Analyzes legal offender programmatic progress and makes recommendations for modification as required.
- Responsible for establishing parameters for problem resolution.
- Administers and ensures timely preparation, submission, and presentation of institution progress, parole, and other reports.
- Works with the security administrator to develop rehabilitative custodial programs for legal offenders.
Benefits
- 13 paid holidays
- Vacation and sick leave (24 days your first year, accruing immediately)
- Military leave
- 156% state-matched retirement
- Tuition reimbursement
- Employee assistance program
- 79% employer paid health insurance plans
- Dental and vision insurance plans
- Employer-paid $20,000 life insurance policy
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF) eligible through the Federal government
- Wide variety and availability of career advancement
- Meaningful public service -- service with a purpose!
- Numerous training and development opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
