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Hiring Agency:
Correctional Services - Agency 46
Location:
York, NE
Hiring Rate:
$40.354
Job Posting:
JR2024-00010208 Corrections Captain - Nebraska Correctional Center for Women (Open)
Applications No Longer Accepted On (If no date is displayed, job is posted as open until closed):
10-10-2024
Job Description:
The Nebraska Correctional Center for Women (NCCW) is seeking a self-motivated, well-organized candidate for the position of Corrections Captain. The captain incumbent will model the Nebraska Department of Correctional Services' (NDCS) values of integrity, respect, compassion, growth, and excellence as we accomplish our mission, "Keep people safe."
The Nebraska Department of Correctional Services (NDCS) operates nine institutions housing approximately 5,200 incarcerated individuals statewide. The department's focus includes programming, education, physical and behavioral health care, re-entry services and community programs and is accredited by the American Correctional Association (ACA).
Information about the Department can be found at: www.corrections, nebraska.gov. For more information call [redacted]. For Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) accommodations, please contact Megan Jones at [redacted].
DUTIES:
Develop and implement policies and procedures which ensure security and control within and around the institution. Oversee security and safety of assigned areas. Ensure compliance with Departmental regulations, American Correctional Association (ACA) accreditation standards, and the Nebraska Security Manual. Assist in supervising administration, investigations, operations, control and security. Inspect on a regular basis all areas within the institution and its extended limit to ensure proper security and sanitation is maintained. Conduct investigations and security audits. Supervise staff in all custody ranks. Assign and evaluate security staff work. Develop and revise security post orders. Handle incidents between community members and incarcerated population. Prepare, update and maintain ACA files. Conduct and evaluate on-the-job training of subordinates as well as ensuring annual training of security staff is completed. Operate security and communication devices such as locks, hand radios, and intercoms.
Requirements / Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice or a related Behavioral Science plus four years correctional related experience or an Associate degree plus six years correctional related experience or High School education or equivalent plus eight years correctional related experience. One year of the experience must have been in a responsible supervisory capacity. No felony or domestic abuse related convictions.
Preferred Qualifications: Experience working for the Nebraska Department of Correctional Services. Experience developing operational procedures and complying with ACA standards. Previous investigator training.
Other: Must have a valid driver's license. 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.
Successful applicant must: 1) be a positive role model; 2) be able to manage and lead staff; 3) promote teamwork, cooperation and collaboration throughout the facility and create a positive work environment; 4) be able to effectively communicate; 5) be able to effectively manage conflict and make decisions; 6) be dependable; and 7) have a demonstrated understanding of the responsibilities of this position.
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.
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Equal 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.
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