Corrections Captain - WEC Detention Facility

State-of-Nebraska; McCook (NE); On-site; USD 36,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

The WEC Detention Facility in McCook, NE is seeking a Corrections Captain. The role oversees custody staff and facility security, ensuring detainee discipline and firearm controls are maintained. ADA accommodations available; contact Megan Jones for details.

Minimum qualifications include a Bachelor's in Criminal Justice or related field with 4 years of correctional experience, or similar combinations with supervisory experience. Valid driver’s license required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice or related Behavioral Science plus four years correctional related experience or an associate’s degree plus six years correctional related experience or High School education or equivalent plus eight years correctional related experience. One year in a supervisory capacity.

Responsibilities

• Supervises, assigns and evaluates the work of subordinate custody/security staff.
• Responsible for all operations, control and security of areas as assigned.
• Inspects all areas within the facility to see that detainee discipline is being maintained.
• Exercises responsibility over the armory and controls the use of all firearms.
• Conducts investigations involving staff, detainees and visitors as assigned.

Job description

The work we do matters! Hiring Agency: Correctional Services - Agency 46 Location: McCook, NE Hiring Rate: $42.500 Job Posting: JR2026-00029128 Corrections Captain - WEC Detention Facility (Open) Applications No Longer Accepted On (If no date is displayed, job is posted as open until closed): 09-15-2026

The WEC Detention Facility is seeking a highly efficient, self-motivated, well-organized candidate for the position of Corrections Captain. The WEC Detention Facility houses adults who have been adjudicated and are awaiting deportation. Information about the Nebraska Department of Correctional Services (NDCS) can be found at: www.corrections.nebraska.gov. For Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) accommodations, please contact Megan Jones at [e-mail]

Job Duties

• Supervises, assigns and evaluates the work of subordinate custody/security staff.
• Responsible for all operations, control and security of areas as assigned.
• Inspects all areas within the facility to see that detainee discipline is being maintained.
• Exercises responsibility over the armory and controls the use of all firearms.
• Conducts investigations involving staff, detainees and visitors as assigned.

Requirements / Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice or a related Behavioral Science plus four years correctional related experience or an associate’s degree plus six years correctional related experience or High School education or equivalent plus eight years correctional related experience. One year of the experience must have been in a responsible supervisory capacity. No felony or domestic abuse related convictions.

• Preferred Qualifications: Experience working for the Nebraska Department of Correctional Services.
• Preferred Qualifications: Experience developing operational procedures and complying with ACA standards.
• Preferred Qualifications: Previous investigator training.
• Preferred Qualifications: Completion of a leadership program.

Other: Must have a 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.

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: https://statejobs.nebraska.gov/index.html#benefits

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. We are seeking talented individuals to join our team in careers that make a difference in the lives of Nebraskans.

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