Corrections Unit Manager - Reception and Treatment Center

The work we do matters! Hiring Agency: Correctional Services - Agency 46 Location: Lincoln, NE Hiring Rate: $37.065 Job Posting: JR2025-00018512 Corrections Unit Manager - Reception and Treatment Center (Open) Applications No Longer Accepted On (If no date is displayed, job is posted as open until closed): 08-13-2025 Job Description: The Reception and Treatment Center (RTC) is seeking a Unit Manager candidate who models the Nebraska Department of Correctional Services' (NDCS) values of integrity, respect, compassion, growth, and excellence as we accomplish our mission, "Keep people safe." Information about the Department 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: *Comply with and enforce state statues and departmental/institutional rules and regulations. *Maintain responsibility for the total operation of the housing unit. *Ensure sanitation is maintained at a high level by conducting daily inspections, sanitation reports and correcting deficiencies immediately. *Observe, evaluate and document subordinate staff performance. *Provide on-the-job training and coordinate training for all assigned staff. *Effectively communicate all relevant information to line staff, supervisors and other departments. *Chair Unit Classification and Unit Disciplinary Committee. Render decisions that are consistent with department policy and the philosophy of the NDCS. *Complete investigations as assigned. *Learn and perform the duties and responsibilities of the Unit Administrator's office, as needed. *Demonstrate leadership, commitment and professionalism on a daily basis. Requirements/Qualifications: Minimum Qualifications: A bachelor’s degree in criminal justice, behavioral sciences, human services or a related field and one year of corrections experience, including supervisory experience; OR Associate’s degree in criminal justice, behavioral sciences, human services or related field and three years of corrections experience, including supervisory experience; OR five years of corrections experience, including supervisory experience. No felony or domestic abuse related convictions. Preferred Qualifications: Experience working in NDCS Custody and/or Unit Management. Leadership must be consistent with Department's mission and vision. Bilingual English/Spanish desired and assessed. Other: 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. 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. 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. We are seeking talented individuals to join our team in careers that make a difference in the lives of Nebraskans. Once you've had the opportunity to explore our current open positions, apply for those of interest to you. https://das.nebraska.gov/personnel/training/ExternalTutorial/ Check back on your candidate profile to see the status of your submitted applications, as well as any new postings that might interest you! Thank you for your interest in joining our team! State Government is one of the largest and most diverse employers in Nebraska. Whether it's helping a vulnerable child, advancing public health, making highways safer, or preserving our natural resources, the work we do matters!

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