Correctional Officer

Job Posting JR2026-00026941 Corrections Unit Caseworker - Tecumseh State Correctional Institution (Evergreen) (Open) The work we do matters! Hiring Agency Correctional Services - Agency 46 Location Tecumseh, NE Hiring Rate $31.520 Applications No Longer Accepted On (If no date is displayed, job is posted as open until closed): Job Description Are you looking for a position that offers a competitive salary with shift differential, advancement opportunities plus benefits to include: Medical/dental/vision insurance Free basic life insurance 156% state-matched retirement 100% tuition assistance Paid vacation and sick leave that begin accruing immediately 13 paid holidays Military leave Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF) through the Federal government. Information about the Nebraska Department of Correctional Services can be found at: For more information about this position or the Tecumseh State Correctional Institution, please call View phone number on click.appcast.io. For Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) accommodations, please contact Megan Jones at View email address on click.appcast.io. Job Duties 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. Work includes mandatory and voluntary overtime, covering all shifts, weekends, and holidays. Requirements/Qualifications Minimum Qualifications Associate's degree in criminal justice, behavioral science, human services or related field OR two years of experience working with persons referred through the legal system. Must be at least 18 years of age. No felony or domestic abuse related convictions. Preferred Qualifications Bilingual skills in English and Spanish desired. Other Must have a valid driver's license. Transcripts required prior to appointment. 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 Nebraska 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: 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr