Youth Security Supervisor - Command - YRTC-K

Youth Security Supervisor
- Central Command - YRTC-K (Evergreen) (Open)

The work we do matters!

Hiring Agency:
Health & Human Services
- Agency 25

Location:

Kearney, NE

Hiring Rate: $30.680

Applications No Longer Accepted On: 11-04-2026

Job Description

Summary:

At the Youth Rehabilitation and Treatment Center in Kearney, we're not just about words – we're about action! Our Youth Program Specialists are the driving force behind the transformation, inspiring youth to believe in themselves and the endless possibilities that await them. Together, let's empower youth to embrace their strengths and chart a course to success.

Why This Work Matters:
You'll walk alongside youth with complex behaviors on their journey toward healing, growth, and stability. Through structure, mentorship, and compassion, you'll help youth develop the skills and mindset needed to become successful, law-abiding citizens.

Our Mission: "Help youth live better lives through effective services, giving youth the chance to become law-abiding citizens." If you're passionate about positively influencing future generations, this is your opportunity to be part of something bigger.

What We Offer:

We support the people who support our youth. Enjoy outstanding benefits, job security, and a team that feels like family.

• 156% state-matched retirement — one of the best in the nation

• 13 paid holidays + generous leave starting immediately

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance

$20,000 employer-paid life insurance

• Tuition reimbursement & professional development

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Fun, mission-driven, and supportive team environment

• Job stability in public service

Who We Are:

The Youth Rehabilitation and Treatment Center in Kearney (YRTC-K) is accredited by the American Correctional Association, owned and operated by the Department of Health and Human Services, and the State of Nebraska. YRTC-K serves male youth between the ages of 14 and just before the age of 19. All youth committed to the facility are adjudicated (ordered) by the court, committed until the age of 19 or till they complete the programming.

This position requires proficiency in English including the ability to read, write, speak and comprehend the language effectively.

The Central Command position will consist of monitoring various youth monitoring systems for YRTC-Kearney, acquiring information and correctly documenting information. This position is a supervisory role given the nature of the information gleamed and the professional distribution of it to necessary teams on campus. The utmost professionalism is expected in this position.

Some of the job duties consist of the following:

• Works with and assists Youth Security Supervisors (YSSs). This consists of effective communication via verbal, email, written forms. Acquiring accurate information for documentation. Maintaining professional work standards while working around multiple supervisors and management teams.
• Respecting and adhering to confidentiality of youth or staff by gleaming information while working with management teams, youth, and video surveillance.
• Reviewing phone calls and video surveillance.
• Documentation of accurate information in multiple forms as necessary.
• Motivated individual capable of staying on task.
• Computer literate, capable of using Microsoft Word, Excel, Adobe PDF.
• Willingness to learn database information applications such as inputting information into varying databases.
• Maintain good workspace hygiene, organize and keep clutter free work environment.
• Stay up to date on current training.
• Able to work as a Youth Security Supervisor if need arises. Able to meet all the requirements of a Youth Security Supervisor staff.
• Able to operate a radio via proper protocol.
• Follow proper trained procedure…