Deputy Inspector - Disciplinary Appeals - Central Office
About The Position
The Deputy Inspector – Disciplinary Appeals manages an extremely important set of processes for the Nebraska Department of Correctional Services (NDCS) and must effectively collaborate with multiple constituents. The Deputy Inspector – Disciplinary Appeals is the person primarily responsible for the management and processing of incarcerated-persons misconduct appeals. The Deputy Inspector – Disciplinary Appeals must be confident, collaborative, and detail oriented. They must have knowledge of law, law enforcement, and correctional-institution operations. They must be capable of conducting training sessions for appeals committees. This position serves as the subject matter expert in the area of inmate disciplinary procedure appeals.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in criminal justice, behavioral science, human services or related field, plus two years’ corrections experience; OR Associate's degree in criminal justice, behavioral science, human services or related field plus four years’ experience; OR six years corrections experience.
- 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 to include CPR, first aid, and self-defense tactics.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with inmate disciplinary or similar process.
- Experience writing policy documents and reports.
- Experience with Word, Excel, PowerPoint or similar computer programs.
- Completion of leadership development programs/training.
Responsibilities
- Ensure compliance with timelines of the appeal responses and deadlines.
- Ensure established policies and procedures are followed at all correctional facilities.
- Consult with and advise agency staff at all levels regarding the appeal process and responses within the law and draft appeal responses.
- Serve as the Department’s liaison with U.S. District Courts, the Attorney General’s Office and other State agencies regarding inmate appeal matters.
- Additional duties as assigned within the job classification.
Benefits
- Comprehensive package of pay, benefits, paid time off, retirement and professional development opportunities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
