Records Manager II — Corrections Compliance & Data Lead

son; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

The Nebraska Department of Correctional Services (NDCS) is seeking a Records Manager II to join a dedicated team responsible for managing complex sentencing and legal documentation for an incarcerated population of over 5,800 individuals. You’ll serve as a vital role in conducting rigorous reviews of criminal histories, sentencing orders, parole documentation, and statutory criteria under Nebraska law.

If you thrive in an essential, complex environment where your expertise directly impacts

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in related field plus one year experience in Records Management including supervisory responsibilities or Associate’s degree in related field plus three years’ experience in Records Management and one year supervisory responsibilities.
• Five years’ experience in Records Management and one year supervisory responsibilities.
• Prior work experience in a criminal justice agency with math computations, research techniques, or with managing legal documentation.

Responsibilities

• Sentence Calculation & Compliance: Research and respond to inquiries regarding inmate sentence structures, accurately applying good time, consecutive/concurrent terms, jail time credit, mandatory minimums, post-release supervision, and parole eligibility while adhering to state/federal laws and confidentiality mandates.
• Records Auditing & Data Quality: Audit institutional and critical document files, review facility staff data entries to ensure proper utilization of correctional tracking systems, and compile monthly reports, meeting minutes, and operational memorandums.
• Interagency & Public Communication: Serve as a primary point of contact for inquiries from agency teammates, court personnel, attorneys, law enforcement, other government entities, public officials, the general public, and crime victims regarding incarcerated individual records.
• Operational Support & Training: Assist with training records personnel, provide operational support for admissions, releases, and parole functions, and coordinate with the Records Administrator to provide administrative leave coverage as needed.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Records management

Research techniques

Legal documentation management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Associate’s degree in related field

Job description

The Nebraska Department of Correctional Services (NDCS) is seeking a Records Manager II to join a dedicated team responsible for managing complex sentencing and legal documentation for an incarcerated population of over 5,800 individuals. You’ll serve as a vital role in conducting rigorous reviews of criminal histories, sentencing orders, parole documentation, and statutory criteria under Nebraska law.

If you thrive in an essential, complex environment where your expertise directly impacts