Deputy Inspector - Disciplinary Appeals - Central Office

Location: Lincoln, NE
Hiring Rate: $28.131

About the role

The Deputy Inspector – Disciplinary Appeals manages an extremely important set of processes for the Nebraska Department of Correctional Services (NDCS) and must effectively collaborate with multiple constituents. The Deputy Inspector – Disciplinary Appeals is primarily responsible for the management and processing of incarcerated-persons misconduct appeals. This position serves as the subject matter expert in the area of inmate disciplinary procedure appeals.

For Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) accommodations, please contact Megan Jones at megan.jones@nebraska.gov.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with timelines of the appeal responses and deadlines.
• Ensure established policies and procedures are followed at all correctional facilities.
• Consult with and advise agency staff at all levels regarding the appeal process and responses within the law and draft appeal responses.
• Serve as the Department’s liaison with U.S. District Courts, the Attorney General’s Office, and other State agencies regarding inmate appeal matters.
• Additional duties as assigned within the job classification.
• Conduct training sessions for appeals committees.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in criminal justice, behavioral science, human services, or related field, plus two years’ corrections experience; OR
• Associate's degree in criminal justice, behavioral science, human services, or related field plus four years’ experience; OR
• Six years corrections experience.
• 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 to include CPR, first aid, and self-defense tactics.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with inmate disciplinary or similar process.
• Experience writing policy documents and reports.
• Experience with Word, Excel, PowerPoint, or similar computer programs.
• Completion of leadership development programs/training.

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.

Benefit eligibility may vary by position, agency, and employment status. For more information on benefits, please visit: https://statejobs.nebraska.gov/index.html#benefits.