Chief inspector - central office Job at Nebraska Department of Correctional Services, Lincoln, NE

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  • Nebraska Department of Correctional Services
  • Lincoln, NE

Job Description

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Hiring Agency:

Correctional Services - Agency 46

Location:

Lincoln, NE

Hiring Rate:

$47.007

Job Posting:

JR2024-00008084 Chief Inspector - Central Office (Open)

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

07-23-2024

Job Description:

Headquartered in Lincoln, Nebraska, the Nebraska Department of Correctional Services (NDCS) employs nearly 2,300 team members operating nine institutions, which house approximately 5,200 inmates, statewide. The department's focus includes inmate programming and education, physical and behavioral health care, re-entry services, and community programs, and is accredited by the American Correctional Association (ACA). Candidates will model the 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: For more information call (402) 479-5690. For Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) accommodations, please contact Megan Jones at megan.jones@nebraska.gov

DUTIES:
Conducting and coordinating internal administrative investigations. Developing and implementing policies and procedures for inmate grievance and inmate disciplinary processes. Overseeing administration of and advising staff on such processes. Conducting inspections of facilities. Responding to inmate grievances as the director’s designee. Responding to inmate disciplinary appeals in the capacity of the agency appeals board. Overseeing coordination of general operations, such as responses to correspondence provided to inmates, state agencies and the general public. Conducting legal research. Reviews and audits NDCS policies, programs and management practices. Directly supervising the inmate grievance coordinator, appeals board coordinator and operations coordinator.

Requirements / Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in criminal justice, behavioral science, human services or related field, plus four years’ corrections experience, of which one year must be in a supervisory position; OR Associates degree in criminal justice, behavioral science, human services or related field plus six years’ experience, of which one year must be in a supervisory position; OR eight years corrections experience, of which one year must be in a supervisory position.

Preferred Qualifications: Advanced post-secondary degree or law degree and three years progressively responsible experience working directly in the criminal justice system, two of which include supervising staff members. Experience researching correctional practices; writing policies, procedures; collecting, analyzing and presenting data. Experience with conducting investigations. Demonstrated excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Other: Must have a 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, a drug test. Once employed, all incumbents must successfully complete the fully paid Nebraska Department of Correctional Services pre-service training program

Knowledge, skills and abilities

Superior research, writing and editing skills; strong oral communication skills, including the ability to effectively and concisely present complex information; ability to work with people from a wide array of backgrounds and perspectives; possess organization and prioritization skills.

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:

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.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $47.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • Credit union membership
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Flexible schedule
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Professional development assistance
  • Retirement plan
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Vision insurance
  • Wellness program

Physical setting:

  • Office

Ability to Commute:

  • Lincoln, NE (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

  • Lincoln, NE: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Full time, Relocation, Flexible hours,

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