Corrections Corporal - Tecumseh State Correctional Institution

Corrections Corporal – Tecumseh State Correctional Institution (Evergreen)

Final date to receive applications: 06-30-2026. Position is currently open.

• Monitor inmates/offenders in a wide variety of situations and activities.
• Enforce facility rules and regulations governing the conduct of inmates/offenders.
• Conduct and evaluate on‑the‑job training for newly assigned Corrections Officers, if applicable.
• Document inmate/offender behavior, status, and movement.
• Search inmates/offenders’ persons, quarters, and work areas for contraband.
• Operate or monitor manual, computerized, or electronically controlled security equipment to maintain controlled movement of inmates/offenders, staff, and the public.
• Assume responsibility for inmate/offender housing areas, including sanitation, meal service, laundry inventory, supplies, and daily control documentation (logs, counts, etc.).
• May be in charge of visiting areas, ensuring compliance with rules and regulations governing those areas.
• Transport or oversee transportation of inmates/offenders who leave the facility on any form of transportation into the community.
• Assist supervisory staff in the operation of maximum security areas, such as segregation units.
• Recommend improvements to security procedures when appropriate.
• Work overtime, voluntary or mandatory, including weekends, holidays, and double shifts.

• Minimum:
  At least 18 years of age; high school education or equivalent; valid driver’s license; legally authorized to possess a firearm and ammunition.
• Preferred:
  Bilingual English/Spanish skills.
• Additional:
  Successful completion of the examination and screening process; must pass medical exam and drug test; must successfully complete the fully paid NE Corrections Training Program.

Competitive salary with shift differential, advancement opportunities, medical/dental/vision insurance, basic life insurance, 156% state‑matched retirement, 100% tuition assistance, paid vacations, holidays, and sick leave.

The State of Nebraska values our teammates and seeks to foster a supportive environment that promotes diversity, inclusion, and belonging. We recruit, hire, train, and promote in all job classifications and at all levels with no regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, marital status, or genetics.

We strive to create a workplace that is welcoming, respectful, and empowering for all employees. All persons are encouraged to apply for positions that match their interests and qualifications.