Office Specialist - Behavioral Health - Nebraska State Penitentiary

State of Nebraska•Lincoln, NE

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Behavioral Health Operations team is seeking a dedicated Office Specialist to provide vital technical and administrative support. In this role, you will work under general supervision to keep our operations running smoothly, directly assisting our administrative supervisor, psychologists, and behavioral health practitioners. This position is located at the Nebraska State Penitentiary (NSP) but may support other facilities remotely as part of the Operations team. An additional $3/hour facility differential is offered for hours worked.

Requirements

Coursework/training in administrative/office support functions, procedures, and methods including the operation of personal computers and office equipment; or areas related to the programs and functions of the employing agency OR experience in customer service or public contact; or applying criteria/regulations; and/or performing administrative/office/secretarial support work including use of personal computers and office equipment.
Must have excellent time management skills and the ability to work under limited supervision.
Applicant must pass a criminal background check.
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.

Nice To Haves

Minimum two years' experience/training/education in administrative/office /secretarial support functions.
Experience with Microsoft Office applications.