Corrections Lieutenant: Transformational Detention Leader

State of Nebraska; Nebraska; On-site; USD 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of Nebraska is seeking a Corrections Lieutenant for the WEC Detention Facility in McCook, NE. This leadership role requires transforming performance-based management and servant leadership to foster a culture of trust and safety among staff and incarcerated individuals.

Qualifications include post-high school Criminal Justice coursework and 3+ years in corrections, with supervision experience and firearms eligibility.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Manage a specific shift of custody staff.
• Conduct investigations and resolve issues 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 and respond to emergencies and incidents.

Skills

Leadership

Supervision

Criminal Justice coursework

Communication

Education

Criminal Justice coursework

Post-high school training

Tools

Kronos

Electronic timekeeping

Job description

The State of Nebraska is seeking a Corrections Lieutenant for the WEC Detention Facility in McCook, NE. This leadership role requires transforming performance-based management and servant leadership to foster a culture of trust and safety among staff and incarcerated individuals.

Qualifications include post-high school Criminal Justice coursework and 3+ years in corrections, with supervision experience and firearms eligibility.