Corrections Corporal - Nebraska Correctional Center for Women

State of Nebraska; York (NE); On-site; USD 36,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

13 paid holidays

Vacation and sick leave (24 days first

Military leave

156% state-matched retirement

Tuition reimbursement

Employee assistance program

Health insurance plans

Dental and vision insurance

Life insurance $36,000

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PLSF)

Job summary

Nebraska Correctional Center for Women in York, NE is seeking a Corrections Corporal to monitor inmate activities and enforce facility rules. The role requires readiness for varied shifts and the ability to manage housing areas and security operations.

The position offers competitive pay, excellent benefits, and opportunities for advancement within the Nebraska corrections system. Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications and pass mandatory pre-employment screenings.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old and able to legally possess a firearm and ammunition.
• Background check and pre-employment exams required.
• Overtime and weekend shifts required.

Responsibilities

• Monitor inmates/offenders in a wide variety of situations and activities.
• Enforce facility rules and regulations governing inmates/offenders.
• Document inmate/offender behavior, status and movement.
• Search inmates'/offenders' person, quarters and work areas for contraband.
• Operate or monitor security equipment to maintain controlled movement of inmates/offenders, staff and public.
• Oversee housing areas, sanitation, meals, laundry inventories, supplies, etc.

Skills

Firearm possession

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Corrections Corporal - Nebraska Correctional Center for Women (Evergreen) (Open)

The work we do matters! Hiring Agency: Correctional Services - Agency 46 Location: York, NE Hiring Rate: $31.520 Job Posting: JR2026-00027826 Applications No Longer Accepted On (If no date is displayed, job is posted as open until closed)

Job Description

Competitive salary with shift differential!

• 13 paid holidays
• Vacation and sick leave (24 days your first year, accruing immediately)
• Military leave
• 156% state-matched retirement
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee assistance program
• 79% employer paid health insurance plans
• Dental and vision insurance plans
• Employer-paid $36,000 life insurance policy
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PLSF) eligible through the Federal government
• Wide variety and availability of career advancement
• Meaningful public service -- service with a purpose!
• Numerous training and development opportunities

The Corrections Corporal selection process includes the following steps:

• Online application
• Interview
• Security background check
• Reference checks
• Medical exam
• Drug test

For more information about the Nebraska Correctional Center for Women, please call 402-362-8833 or visit www.corrections.nebraska.gov. For Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) accommodations, please contact Megan Jones at [e-mail].

DUTIES

• Monitor inmates/offenders in a wide variety of situations and activities.
• Enforces facility rules and regulations governing the conduct of inmates/offenders.
• Documents inmate/offender behavior, status and movement.
• Searches inmates'/offenders' person, quarters and work areas for contraband.
• Operates or monitors the operation of manual, computerized and/or electronically controlled security equipment, maintaining controlled movement of inmates/offenders, staff members and the public.
• Responsible for inmate/offender housing areas. Responsibility includes sanitation, serving meals, laundry inventory, supplies, etc. Maintains all daily control documentation, i.e. logs, counts, etc.
• May be in charge of visiting areas, ensuring compliance with rules and regulations involving those areas.
• Transports or oversees the transportation of inmates/offenders who leave the facility on any form of transportation into the community.
• Recommends improvements to security procedures when appropriate.
• Overtime, voluntary and mandatory, includes weekends, holidays and double shifts.

Requirements/Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications: At least 18 years of age; high school education or equivalent; valid driver's license; and must be able to legally possess a firearm and ammunition.

Preferred Qualifications: Bilingual (English/Spanish) skills desired and assessed.

Other: Must have a valid driver's license. Successful completion of examination and screening process. Overtime, voluntary and mandatory, includes weekends, holidays and double shifts. Must be able to work a shift assignment including weekends and holidays. Applicants accepting a job offer must pass the following pre-employment exam 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. If you're currently employed by the State of Nebraska, please don't apply through this external career site. Instead, log in to Workday and open the Jobs Hub - Internal Apply app from your home landing page. You can access Workday anytime through the Link web page: https://link.nebraska.gov/

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

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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.

Thank you for your interest in joining our team! State Government is one of the largest and most diverse employers in Nebraska. Whether it's helping a vulnerable child, advancing public health, making highways safer, or preserving our natural resources, the work we do matters!