Corrections Corporal - Community Corrections Center-Lincoln

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Hiring Agency :

Correctional Services - Agency 46

Location : Lincoln NE

Hiring Rate : $30.600

Job Posting :

JR2025- Corrections Corporal - Community Corrections Center-Lincoln (Open)

Applications No Longer Accepted On (If no date is displayed job is posted as open until closed) :

Job Description :

Competitive salary with shift differential advancement opportunities plus benefits to include medical / dental / vision insurance free basic life insurance 156% state-matched retirement 100% tuition assistance paid vacations holidays and sick leave.

The Corrections Corporal selection process includes the following steps :

Online application

Interview

Security background check

Reference checks

Medical exam

Drug test

Additional information can be found at or call . For Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) accommodations please contact Megan Jones at

DUTIES :

• Monitor inmates / offenders in a wide variety of situations and activities. Inmate / offender monitoring may either be direct or indirect through subordinate Correctional Officers.
• Enforces facility rules and regulations governing the conduct of inmates / offenders.
• Conducts and evaluates on-the-job training for newly assigned Corrections Officers if applicable.
• Documents inmate / offender behavior status and movement.
• Searches inmates / offenders person quarters and work areas for contraband.
• Operates or monitors the operation of manual computerized and / or electronically controlled security equipment maintaining controlled movement of inmates / offenders staff members and the public.
• Responsible for inmate / offender housing areas. Responsibility includes sanitation serving meals laundry inventory supplies etc. Maintains all daily control documentation i.e. logs counts etc.
• May be in charge of visiting areas ensuring compliance with rules and regulations involving those areas.
• Transports or oversees the transportation of inmates / offenders who leave the facility on any form of transportation into the community.
• Assists supervisory staff in the operation of maximum security areas i.e. segregation units. Recommends improvements to security procedures when appropriate.
• Overtime voluntary and mandatory includes weekends holidays and double shifts.

Requirements / Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications : At least 18 years of age;high school education or equivalent; valid drivers license; and must be able to legally possess a firearm and ammunition.

Preferred Qualifications : Bilingual (English / Spanish) skills desired and assessed.

Other : Must have a valid drivers license. Successful completion of examination and screening process. Overtime voluntary and mandatory includes weekends holidays and double-shifts. Must be able to work a shift assignment including weekends and holidays. 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 firearms and self-defense tactics.

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive package of pay benefits paid time off retirement and professional development opportunities to help you get the most out of your career and life. Your paycheck is just part of your total compensation.

Check out all that the State of Nebraska has to offer! Benefit eligibility may vary by position agency and employment status. For more information on benefits please visit : Opportunity Statement

The State of Nebraska values our teammates as well as a supportive environment that strives to promote diversity inclusion and belonging. We recruit hire train and promote in all job classifications and at all levels without regard to race color religion sex. age national origin disability marital status or genetics.

Current employees of the State of Nebraska should NOT apply on this external career. Instead go to Workday and access the Jobs Hub - Internal Apply app from your home landing page.

Key Skills

English,User Interface,Communication,Content Writing,Online,Twitter,Internet,Facebook,Youtube,Instagram,Management skills,Digital speech,Speaking skills,Analytics,Writing Skills

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1