Corrections Emergency Response Specialist - Nebraska State Penitentiary
State of Nebraska

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Hiring Agency:
Correctional Services - Agency 46

Location:
Lincoln, NE

Hiring Rate:
$20.023

Job Posting:
JR2024-00011104 Corrections Emergency Response Specialist - Nebraska State Penitentiary (Open)

Applications No Longer Accepted On (If no date is displayed, job is posted as open until closed):
11-23-2024

Job Description:
The Nebraska State Penitentiary (NSP) is seeking an experienced, self-motivated corrections professional to maintain the Emergency Preparedness Systems at NSP and the Community Corrections Center - Lincoln (CCC-L).

Information about the Nebraska Department of Correctional Services (NDCS) can be found at: www.corrections.nebraska.gov. For Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) accommodations, please contact Megan Jones at megan.jones@nebraska.gov.

Duties:
This position is responsible for all aspects of Emergency Preparedness, including the maintenance of the Emergency Preparedness systems and manuals for NSP and CCC-L, as well as monitoring the Emergency Preparedness Policies in the facilities. It also includes conducting annual reviews and updates of the emergency plans, post orders and checklists. Establish agreements for aid within NDCS and other agencies. Inspect, assess and inventory emergency equipment; prepare purchase orders and budget requests. This position supports the Incident Commander and Incident Management Team during emergencies. Responsible for conducting training sessions, drills and inspections, and evaluate their effectiveness and also assist other facilities with their drills. Conduct and facilitate critical incident reviews and documents.

Requirements / Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications: Post high school training in Criminal Justice, Law Enforcement, disaster planning, or related field and responsible correctional experience.

Preferred Qualifications: Associates degree plus three years correctional experience. Experience in state or federal emergency management (must be able to complete NEMA certification). Experience with the use and application of audio/visual training aids and/or equipment; experience giving presentations.

Other: Valid driver's license is required. 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. Incumbent must obtain NEMA certification.

Knowledge, skills and abilities

Knowledge of security device operations and capabilities; riot and disturbance control concepts and procedures; inmate behavior; institutional rules and regulations; department security manual; ACA standards. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing, work independently and in team settings, operate riot control devices, interpret rules and regulations establish priorities; respond quickly and effectively to situations, establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, public and private officials; and handle sensitive issues.


Benefits

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.

Check out all that the State of Nebraska has to offer! Benefit eligibility may vary by position, agency and employment status. For more information on benefits, please visit: https://statejobs.nebraska.gov/index.html#benefits

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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