Video Surveillance Analyst - Nebraska State Penitentiary

State of Nebraska • Lincoln, NE

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Nebraska Department of Correctional Services (NDCS) Central Intelligence Unit (CIU) is seeking a skilled and experienced Video Surveillance Analyst to support the Nebraska State Penitentiary. CIU positions are assigned under Central Office and support specific facilities; team members may be required to respond to any NDCS facility for intelligence support, including emergency operations.

The role monitors incarcerated individuals using video surveillance systems and other communications, provides safety overwatch, identifies and responds to potential threats, documents observed behavior and movement, and supports intelligence operations. The analyst also provides and evaluates on-the-job training for new analysts. After accepting an offer, candidates must pass a medical examination and a drug test at a randomly announced time. Employees must successfully complete the fully paid Nebraska Corrections Training Program at the Staff Training Academy.

Requirements

• Be at least 18 years of age.
• Have a high school education or equivalent.
• Have a valid driver's license.
• Be legally able to possess a firearm and ammunition.
• Pass a pre-employment medical examination and a drug test at a randomly announced time.
• Successfully complete the fully paid Nebraska Corrections Training Program at the Staff Training Academy.
• Undergo background and reference checks prior to an offer.

Nice To Haves

• At least two years of correctional experience.
• Experience working with video surveillance systems and communication equipment.
• Experience identifying threats and trends in a correctional setting.
• Experience or knowledge of street and prison gangs.
• Experience assessing threat potential, gathering intelligence, and communicating responses of others in a threat environment in a correctional setting.
• Experience documenting specific actions and contributing factors in response to threats or incidents.

Responsibilities

• Monitor incarcerated individuals primarily through video surveillance systems, and also through phone, mail, and video visits, for potential threats.
• Provide safety overwatch, coordinate with staff for situational awareness, and respond to threats identified on cameras.
• Document inmate behavior, status, and movement observed on surveillance to enforce facility regulations.
• Provide and evaluate on-the-job training for new analysts.
• Work with the intelligence team to prioritize tasks, gather video intelligence, and understand threat indicators and cultural trends.
• Be available to respond to any NDCS facility for emergency intelligence operations.

Benefits

• Comprehensive pay and benefits package.
• Paid time off.
• Retirement opportunities.
• Professional development opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED