Deputy Inspector - Disciplinary Appeals - Central Office

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Hiring Agency:

Correctional Services - Agency 46

Location:

Lincoln, NE

Hiring Rate:

$28.131

Job Posting:

JR2026-00028578 Deputy Inspector - Disciplinary Appeals - Central Office (Open)

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Job Description:

The Deputy Inspector – Disciplinary Appeals manages an extremely important set of processes for the Nebraska Department of Correctional Services (NDCS) and must effectively collaborate with multiple constituents. The Deputy Inspector – Disciplinary Appeals is the person primarily responsible for the management and processing of incarcerated-persons misconduct appeals.

The Deputy Inspector – Disciplinary Appeals must be confident, collaborative, and detail oriented. They must have knowledge of law, law enforcement, and correctional-institution operations. They must be capable of conducting training sessions for appeals committees.

For Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) accommodations, please contact Megan Jones at megan.jones@nebraska.gov.

This position serves as the subject matter expert in the area of inmate disciplinary procedure appeals. Job duties include:

• Ensure compliance with timelines of the appeal responses and deadlines.

• Ensure established policies and procedures are followed at all correctional facilities.

• Consult with and advise agency staff at all levels regarding the appeal process and responses within the law and draft appeal responses.

• Serve as the Department’s liaison with U.S. District Courts, the Attorney General’s Office and other State agencies regarding inmate appeal matters.

• Additional duties as assigned within the job classification.

Requirements / Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in criminal justice, behavioral science, human services or related field, plus two years’ corrections experience; OR Associate's degree in criminal justice, behavioral science, human services or related field plus four years’ experience; OR six years corrections experience.

Preferred Qualifications: Experience with inmate disciplinary or similar process. Experience writing policy documents and reports. Experience with Word, Excel, PowerPoint or similar computer programs. Completion of leadership development programs/training.

Other: Must have a 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 to include CPR, first aid, and self-defense tactics.

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Benefits

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