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Hiring Agency:

Correctional Services - Agency 46



Location:

Omaha, NE



Hiring Rate:

$33.950



Job Posting:

JR2024-00009642 Corrections Sergeant Board - OCC (Evergreen) (Open)



Applications No Longer Accepted On (If no date is displayed, job is posted as open until closed):
09-12-2024



Job Description:

The Promotion Board for Correctional Sergeant at the Omaha Correctional Center is scheduled for Wednesday, September 25, 2025. Prior to convening of the oral interview board, a written test will be given to all eligible applicants on Tuesday, September 17, 2024, in the OCC Operations Conference room at 1100 hours. Any questions regarding the promotional process may be addressed to Lieutenant Rebecca Schwisow at 402-522-7149 or rebecca.schwisow@nebraska.gov. Preparation guidelines: FOP Contract; Inmate Rules and Regulations Chapters 3, 5 and 6. NDCS Policies: 112.06, 112.07, 112.14, 112.17, 112.31, 112.33, 112.43, 116.02, 116.06, 203.01, 203.07, 203.13, 210.01, 211.01, 211.02, 217.01; and OCC Procedures 203.1.3, 203.1.4, 203.1.5, 203.1.6, 203.1.8, 203.1.9, and 203.1.10, 203.1.14.


DUTIES:
Oversees the work of subordinate Corrections Corporals providing leadership and assisting with questions or problems. Assists in the conduct of roll calls, disseminating information to custody staff and inspecting for irregularities among custody personnel. Monitors inmates/offenders in a wide variety of situations and activities, either directly or indirectly, through subordinate Corporals. Acts as a source of information for inmates/offenders regarding facility policy, regulations, and offender services. May provide counseling for special problem inmates/offenders in areas concerning custody. Conducts and evaluates on-the-job training (OJT) for all subordinate Corrections Corporals under their direction. Makes recommendations as to quantity and quality of OJT provided. Assists shift supervisor in investigating incidents and logs such incidents for the shift so that reports are made to appropriate offender classification teams. Ensures the application of all Policies, Procedures, Post Orders, etc.; may participate in the development of these policies. May be asked to participate on a variety of committees and attend various policy setting meetings. Mentors and evaluates subordinate Corrections Corporals. May be asked to make recommendations regarding employee corrective and disciplinary actions. Becomes directly involved in handling incidents involving high security or problem inmates/offenders, i.e. segregation problems, high risk inmate/offender transportation, etc. Overtime, voluntary and mandatory, include weekends, holidays, and double shifts.



Requirements / Qualifications:




Minimum Qualifications: High school education plus two years of corrections experience and experience or training in leading or supervising other staff. Must be able to legally possess a firearm and ammunition.



Other: Must have a valid driver's license. Successful completion of examination and screening process. In addition to the online application, interested employees must attach college transcripts and/or grade reports to the online application.


Applicants will receive scoring for the following categories: Written test (up to 5 pts), Supervisor evaluations (up to 10 pts), Related experience (up to 10 pts), Performance evaluations (up to 10 pts), Education (up to 5 pts), Oral interview (up to 15 pts).






Benefits



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Equal Opportunity Statement



The State of Nebraska values our teammates as well as a supportive environment that strives to promote diversity, inclusion, and belonging. We recruit, hire, train, and promote in all job classifications and at all levels without regard to race, color, religion, sex. age, national origin, disability, marital status or genetics.



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