Corrections Corporal - Tecumseh State Correctional Institution

Hiring Agency: Correctional Services - Agency 46
Location: Tecumseh, NE
Hiring Rate: $31.520

About the role

Apply for a job, stay for a career! Competitive salary with shift differential, advancement opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Responsibilities

• Monitor inmates/offenders in a wide variety of situations and activities, either directly or indirectly through subordinate Correctional Officers.
• Enforce facility rules and regulations governing the conduct of inmates/offenders.
• Conduct and evaluate on-the-job training for newly assigned Corrections Officers, if applicable.
• Document inmate/offender behavior, status, and movement.
• Search inmates'/offenders' person, quarters, and work areas for contraband.
• Operate or monitor manual, computerized, and/or electronically controlled security equipment to maintain controlled movement of inmates/offenders, staff members, and the public.
• Responsible for inmate/offender housing areas, including sanitation, serving meals, laundry inventory, and supplies. Maintain all daily control documentation, such as logs and counts.
• May be in charge of visiting areas, ensuring compliance with rules and regulations.
• Transport or oversee the transportation of inmates/offenders who leave the facility on any form of transportation into the community.
• Assist supervisory staff in the operation of maximum security areas, such as segregation units. Recommend improvements to security procedures when appropriate.
• Overtime, both voluntary and mandatory, includes weekends, holidays, and double shifts.

Requirements

• At least 18 years of age.
• High school education or equivalent.
• Valid driver's license.
• Must be able to legally possess a firearm and ammunition.
• Successful completion of examination and screening process, including a medical exam and drug test.
• Must successfully complete the fully paid NE Corrections Training Program (includes CPR, first aid, firearms, and self-defense tactics).

Preferred Qualifications

• Bilingual (English/Spanish) skills desired and assessed.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Free basic life insurance.
• 156% state-matched retirement.
• 100% tuition assistance.
• Paid vacations, holidays, and sick leave.