Corrections Unit Caseworker - Lincoln Area

Pay

Hiring Rate: $31.520 per hour.

Schedule

Work includes mandatory and voluntary overtime, covering all shifts, weekends, and holidays.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Free basic life insurance
• 156% state‑matched retirement contribution
• 100% tuition assistance
• Paid vacation and sick leave that begin accruing immediately
• 13 paid holidays
• Military leave
• Eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF) through the Federal government

Responsibilities

• Assign, schedule, and oversee inmate work to meet timelines and quality standards
• Monitor, document, and report inmate performance, training needs, and behavior
• Train inmates in sanitation tasks and inspect living areas for safety and cleanliness
• Write reports on inspections, grievances, disciplinary actions, and performance
• Observe inmate behavior, address issues, and provide orientation on rules and expectations
• Assist in developing treatment plans by researching backgrounds and counseling inmates
• Ensure compliance with policies, procedures, and regulations to maintain order
• Participate in disciplinary hearings and recommend corrective actions or program changes

Requirements

• Associate’s degree in criminal justice, behavioral science, human services, or a related field or two years of experience working with persons referred through the legal system
• Minimum age of 18 years
• No felony or domestic‑abuse‑related convictions
• Valid driver’s license
• Transcripts required at time of appointment
• Must pass a medical examination and, at a randomly announced time, a drug test
• Must successfully complete the fully paid NE Corrections Training Program at the Staff Training Academy
• Preferred: Bilingual skills in English and Spanish