Administrative Programs Officer I Nebraska State Penitentiary

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Hiring Agency:

Correctional Services - Agency 46

Location:

Lincoln NE

Hiring Rate:

$22.790

Job Posting:

JR2026- Administrative Programs Officer I - Nebraska State Penitentiary (Open)

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Job Description:

The Nebraska State Penitentiary (NSP) is seeking a highly efficient motivated person to provide direct support to the Deputy Warden. The successful candidate should be detail-oriented possess strong time management skills excellent oral and written communication an ability to track and execute multiple tasks simultaneously and maintain a high degree of confidentiality.

Information about the Nebraska Department of Correctional Services can be found at: . For Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) accommodations please contact Megan Jones at

DUTIES:
Conduct research review and prepare reports on internal and external matters.
Prepare correspondence for signature.
Assist with programs: providing direct supervision during various programs; coordinate with
volunteers and program staff to schedule classes and spaces; program specific class
preparation registration and tracking.
Preparation of the Deputy Wardens monthly report.
Process statements of charges.
Assist with incarcerated individual incentive program as needed.
Inmate calling system processes.
Represent the facility on agency committees.
Conduct facility tours.

Requirements/Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications: Associate degree in public or business administration accounting or any discipline related to the work assigned. One year of experience in administrative business management or technical support work including collecting and interpreting statistical financial program or administrative data; or interpreting laws rules regulations and processes. Experience may substitute for education on a year-for-year basis.

Preferred Qualifications: Minimum two years of experience in a correctional environment.

Other: 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.

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