Corrections Unit Administrator: Lead Housing & Compliance

State of Nebraska; Lincoln (NE); Vor Ort; USD 46.000 - 66.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

State of Nebraska in Lincoln is seeking a Corrections Unit Administrator to lead housing units and manage caseloads in alignment with NDCS values and the mission to keep people safe.

The role requires overseeing Unit Managers and related staff, ensuring ACA standards and policy compliance, and participating in executive oversight of offender programs. Strong supervisory experience and a relevant degree are required.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor’s degree in criminal justice, behavioral science, human services or related field and two years corrections experience, one year in supervisory position.
• OR Associate’s degree in criminal justice, behavioral science, human services or related field and four years corrections experience, one year in supervisory position.
• OR six years corrections experience, of which one year must be in a supervisory position.
• Legal Requirements: Must be at least 18 years of age. No felony or domestic abuse related convictions.

Aufgaben

• Supervise, administer, and oversee operations of offender housing units and caseload management, including offender moves, visitation, sanitation, and ACA compliance.
• Ensure compliance with correctional policies, state statutes, and regulatory standards.
• Directly supervise Unit Managers, while indirectly supervising Unit Case Managers and Unit Caseworkers; handling hiring, training, counseling, performance evaluation, and disciplinary actions.
• Establish and communicate clear performance expectations to promote staff accountability and development.
• Collaborate with the Security Administrator to maintain proper safety and security of offenders.
• Serve on the institution’s executive management team to coordinate programmatic aspects of offender’s life.
• Act as Chairperson for institutional classification committees, guiding decisions on housing assignments and caseload distribution.
• Respond to and resolve operational issues involving team members and offenders.
• Promote an environment of accountability, communication, and professionalism across teams.

Kenntnisse

Leadership

Supervisory experience

Policy compliance

Caseload management

Investigation & disciplinary

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s degree in criminal justice, behavioral science, human services or related field

Associate’s degree in criminal justice, behavioral science, human services or related field

Bachelor’s degree in criminal justice, public administration, or related field

Jobbeschreibung

State of Nebraska in Lincoln is seeking a Corrections Unit Administrator to lead housing units and manage caseloads in alignment with NDCS values and the mission to keep people safe.

The role requires overseeing Unit Managers and related staff, ensuring ACA standards and policy compliance, and participating in executive oversight of offender programs. Strong supervisory experience and a relevant degree are required.