Job Description

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Hiring Agency:

Correctional Services - Agency 46

Location:

Lincoln, NE

Hiring Rate:

$39.585

Job Posting:

JR2025-00020851 Corrections Unit Administrator - Community Corrections Center - Lincoln (Open)

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(If no date is displayed, job is posted as open until closed):


11-25-2025

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The Community Corrections Center - Lincoln is seeking a self-starter with excellent leadership skills for the position of Corrections Unit Administrator. This position 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."




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:


Develop and implement policies and procedures to ensure a specific level of quality of supervision and case management of inmates. Serve as member of the institution executive management team to effectively interface all programmatic areas of inmate life within the institution. Co-chair Institutional Classification Committee. Administer the operations of all security housing units within the facility, including supervision of inmates, inmate moves, unit sanitation, case management, inmate visitation, inmate grievances and ACA compliance. Supervise and evaluate staff.

Requirements/Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

: A bachelor's degree in criminal justice, behavioral science, human services or related field, and two years corrections experience, of which one year must be in a supervisory position; OR Associate's degree in criminal justice, behavioral science, human services or related field and four years corrections experience, of which one year must be in a supervisory position; OR six years corrections experience, of which one year must be in a supervisory experience. Must be at least 18 years of age.


No felony or domestic abuse related convictions.

Preferred Qualifications

: Direct experience with multi- disciplinary teams. Experience managing housing units and classification. Experience conducting investigations and administering disciplinary processes.

Other

: Must have valid driver's license. 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

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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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