Corrections Unit Manager - Reception and Treatment Center

State of Nebraska•Lincoln, NE

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Reception and Treatment Center (RTC) is seeking a Unit Manager candidate who models the Nebraska Department of Correctional Services' (NDCS) values of integrity, respect, compassion, growth, and excellence as we accomplish our mission, "Keep people safe."

Requirements

A bachelor’s degree in criminal justice, behavioral sciences, human services or a related field and one year of corrections experience, including supervisory experience; OR Associate’s degree in criminal justice, behavioral sciences, human services or related field and three years of corrections experience, including supervisory experience; OR five years of corrections experience, including supervisory experience.
Must be at least 18 years of age.
No felony or domestic abuse related convictions.
Transcripts required prior to appointment.
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 NDCS Custody and/or Unit Management.
Leadership must be consistent with Department's mission and vision.
Experience implementing and/or facilitating programs.

Responsibilities

Comply with and enforce state statues and departmental/institutional rules and regulations.
Maintain responsibility for the total operation of the housing unit.
Ensure sanitation is maintained at a high level by conducting daily inspections, sanitation reports and correcting deficiencies immediately.
Observe, evaluate and document subordinate staff performance.
Provide on-the-job training and coordinate training for all assigned staff.
Effectively communicate all relevant information to line staff, supervisors and other departments.
Chair Unit Classification and Unit Disciplinary Committee. Render decisions that are consistent with department policy and the philosophy of the NDCS.
Complete investigations as assigned.
Learn and perform the duties and responsibilities of the Unit Administrator's office, as needed.
Demonstrate leadership, commitment and professionalism on a daily basis.