Appeals Administrator - Central Office at State of Nebraska in Lincoln, Nebraska

Job Description:

The work we do matters!




Hiring Agency:

Correctional Services - Agency 46



Location:

Lincoln, NE



Hiring Rate:

$26.907



Job Posting:

JR2024-00011397 Appeals Administrator - Central Office (Open)



Applications No Longer Accepted On (If no date is displayed, job is posted as open until closed):
12-07-2024



Job Description:

The Nebraska Department of Correctional Services (NDCS) employs nearly 2,300 team members operating nine institutions statewide, which house 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). Candidates will model the NDCS values of integrity, respect, compassion, growth, and excellence as we accomplish our mission, "Keep people safe."


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


DUTIES:
This position serves as the subject matter expert in the area of inmate disciplinary procedure appeals. This position will 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; 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; and be assigned additional duties appropriate to 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 Associates 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.






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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