What are the responsibilities and job description for the Corrections Lieutenant - Tecumseh State Correctional Institution position at State of Nebraska?
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Hiring Agency
Correctional Services - Agency 46
Location
Tecumseh, NE
Hiring Rate
$38.433
Job Posting
JR2025-00015340 Corrections Lieutenant - Tecumseh State Correctional Institution (Open)
Applications No Longer Accepted On (If no date is displayed, job is posted as open until closed):
04-19-2025
Job Description
The Tecumseh State Correctional Institution, Tecumseh, NE (a maximum, medium and minimum custody facility), is accepting applications for the position of Corrections Lieutenant. We are seeking a transformational leader who brings performance-based management skills, a commitment to servant leadership, and the drive to inspire a culture of trust, creativity and commitment to the critical work of this agency and those it serves. The incumbent will model the NDCS values of integrity, respect, compassion, growth, and excellence as we accomplish our mission, "Keep people safe."
For more information call 402-335-5998. For Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) accommodations, please contact Megan Jones at megan.jones@nebraska.gov.
DUTIES
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: One year of supervisory experience. Experience using KRONOS, or other electronic timekeeping system, in a supervisory capacity. Report writing experience and 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.
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.
Hiring Agency
Correctional Services - Agency 46
Location
Tecumseh, NE
Hiring Rate
$38.433
Job Posting
JR2025-00015340 Corrections Lieutenant - Tecumseh State Correctional Institution (Open)
Applications No Longer Accepted On (If no date is displayed, job is posted as open until closed):
04-19-2025
Job Description
The Tecumseh State Correctional Institution, Tecumseh, NE (a maximum, medium and minimum custody facility), is accepting applications for the position of Corrections Lieutenant. We are seeking a transformational leader who brings performance-based management skills, a commitment to servant leadership, and the drive to inspire a culture of trust, creativity and commitment to the critical work of this agency and those it serves. The incumbent will model the NDCS values of integrity, respect, compassion, growth, and excellence as we accomplish our mission, "Keep people safe."
For more information call 402-335-5998. 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 and 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 and inmate escort, and initial commander in emergency situations.
- Formulates and writes necessary reports involving incidents and activities during assigned shift.
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: One year of supervisory experience. Experience using KRONOS, or other electronic timekeeping system, in a supervisory capacity. Report writing experience and 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.
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.
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