Corrections Lieutenant: Transformational Detention Leader

State of Nebraska; McCook (NE); On-site; USD 80,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of Nebraska is seeking a Corrections Lieutenant for the WEC Detention Facility in McCook, NE. This leadership position requires guiding a custody shift, ensuring safety, and managing supervision across security staff.

Minimum qualifications include post-high school coursework in Criminal Justice or related field, three years of corrections experience, and supervision capability. Firearms eligibility and background checks are required.

Qualifications

• Post-high school coursework/training in Criminal Justice or related Behavioral field.
• Three years of progressively responsible corrections experience.
• Experience or coursework/training in supervision and leadership.
• Must be able to legally possess firearms and ammunition.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for specific shift of a custody force.
• Conduct special investigations; resolve problems between incarcerated individuals.
• Supervise the performance of all assigned security staff, and indirect supervision of other institutional staff.
• Conduct roll call and handle administrative paperwork.
• Supervise custody activities such as searches, institutional tours, visitor & inmate escort, and initial commander in emergency situations.

Skills

Supervision

Criminal Justice knowledge

Firearms clearance

Education

Criminal Justice coursework

Tools

Kronos

Job description

The State of Nebraska is seeking a Corrections Lieutenant for the WEC Detention Facility in McCook, NE. This leadership position requires guiding a custody shift, ensuring safety, and managing supervision across security staff.

Minimum qualifications include post-high school coursework in Criminal Justice or related field, three years of corrections experience, and supervision capability. Firearms eligibility and background checks are required.