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Hiring Agency:

Correctional Services - Agency 46

Location:

Lincoln, NE

Hiring Rate:

$39.585

Job Posting:

JR2025-00018769 Corrections Lieutenant - Nebraska State Penitentiary (Open)

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

08-29-2025

Job Description:

With a current vacancy at the Nebraska State Penitentiary in Lincoln, NE (a maximum, medium and minimum custody facility), the Nebraska Department of Correctional Services (NDCS) is accepting applications for the position of Corrections Lieutenant. The incumbent will model the NDCS values of integrity, respect, compassion, growth, and excellence as we accomplish our mission, "Keep people safe."

Information about NDCS can be found at www.corrections.nebraska.gov. For Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) accommodations, please contact Megan Jones at megan.jones@nebraska.gov.

DUTIES:
*Responsible for specific shift of a custody force.
*Conduct special investigations; resolve problems between inmates.
*Supervise the performance of all assigned security staff, and indirect supervision of other institutional staff.
*Conduct roll call and handle administrative paperwork.
*Supervise custody activities such as searches, institutional tours, visitor & inmate escort.
*Serve as initial commander in emergency situations.
*Formulates and writes necessary reports involving incidents and activities during assigned shift, i.e. counts, log sheets, incident reports, disciplinary actions, etc.

Requirements/Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications: Post-high school coursework/training in Criminal Justice or related Behavioral field and three years of progressively responsible corrections experience. Experience or coursework/training in supervision and leadership. Must be able to legally possess firearms and ammunition. No felony or domestic abuse related convictions.

Preferred Qualifications: Two years of supervisory experience. Report writing experience. Experience managing rosters. Experience working for the Nebraska Department of Correctional Services.

Other: Must have a valid driver's license. Must be able to work any shift with weekends and holidays. Successful completion of background check. 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.

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: https://statejobs.nebraska.gov/index.html#benefits

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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