Corrections Lieutenant - Omaha Correctional Center

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Correctional Services
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Location:

Omaha, NE Hiring Rate: $40.476 Job Posting: JR Applications No Longer Accepted On (If no date is displayed, job is posted as open until closed): 10-16-2026

We are seeking a transformational leader who brings performance-based management skills, a commitment to servant leadership, and the drive to inspire a culture of trust, creativity and commitment to the critical work of this agency and those it serves. The Nebraska Department of Correctional Services (NDCS) operates institutions statewide housing approximately 5,200 inmates. The department's focus includes inmate programming and education, physical and behavioral health care, re-entry services, and community programs, and is accredited by the American Correctional Association (ACA).

Information about the Department can be found at: www.corrections.nebraska.gov. With a current vacancy at the Omaha Correctional Center (a maximum, medium and minimum custody facility), NDCS is accepting applications for the position of Corrections Lieutenant. The incumbent will model the NDCS values of integrity, respect, compassion, growth, and excellence as we accomplish our mission, "Keep people safe." For more information call .

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• Responsible for specific shift of a custody force.
• Conduct special investigations; resolve problems between inmates.
• Supervise the performance of all assigned security staff, and indirect supervision of other institutional staff.
• Conduct roll call and handle administrative paperwork.
• Supervise custody activities such as searches, institutional tours, visitor & inmate escort.
• Serve as initial commander in emergency situations.
• Formulates and writes necessary reports involving incidents and activities during assigned shift, i.e. counts, log sheets, incident reports, disciplinary actions, etc.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Post-high school coursework/training in Criminal Justice or related Behavioral field and three years of progressively responsible corrections experience.
• Experience or coursework/training in supervision and leadership.
• Must be able to legally possess firearms and ammunition.

Preferred Qualifications:

• One year of staff supervisory experience.
• Experience using KRONOS, or other electronic timekeeping system, in a supervisory capacity.
• Experience working for the Nebraska Department of Correctional Services.

Other:

• Must have valid driver's license.

Applicants accepting a job offer must pass the following pre-employment exams in this order: medical exam, and at a randomly announced time, pass a drug test. Once at the Staff Training Academy, must successfully complete the fully paid NE Corrections Training Program. Must be able to work all three shifts to include weekends and holidays.

We offer a comprehensive package of pay, benefits, paid time off, retirement and professional development opportunities to help you get the most out of your career and life.

Your paycheck is just part of your total compensation.

Benefit eligibility may vary by position, agency and employment status.

For more information on benefits, please visit: https://statejobs.nebraska.gov/index.html#benefits

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