Corrections Officer — $25.50+/hr | Comprehensive Benefits

Seward County; Nebraska; On-site; USD 29,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental

Vision

Flexible Spending Accounts

Long-Term Disability

Retirement

457 Plan

Life Insurance

EAP

Vacation and Sick Leave

Floating Holiday

Job summary

Seward County Detention Center is accepting applications for the position of a female Corrections Officer. Join our team and make a difference in your community.

New starting wage: $25.50 or more per hour, depending on experience. This is a direct contact entry-level position in a correctional facility with responsibilities for security, order, and inmate care, under supervision and with opportunities to contribute to program oversight.

Qualifications

• Must be legally able to work in the U.S.
• Must be at least 19 years of age or older
• Must have a high school diploma or GED
• Must be jail certified or receive jail certification within one year of employment
• Must have valid Driver’s License
• Must be fingerprinted and cleared for a criminal history search
• Must be able to lift a minimum of 50 pounds

Responsibilities

• Provide security and care to incarcerated individuals
• Ensure inmate safety and enforce rules and regulations
• Maintain order, escort inmates, and supervise various inmate activities and programs
• Input observations to counseling, medical and supervisory staff to inform treatment decisions

Skills

Legal work eligibility

Age 19+

HS Diploma or GED

Jail certification

Driver’s license

Background check

Lifting 50 lbs

Job description

Seward County Detention Center is accepting applications for the position of a female Corrections Officer. Join our team and make a difference in your community.

New starting wage: $25.50 or more per hour, depending on experience. This is a direct contact entry-level position in a correctional facility with responsibilities for security, order, and inmate care, under supervision and with opportunities to contribute to program oversight.