Job Description
Join Nebraska's premier public safety team as a Correctional Officer with weekend shift opportunities. This vital government position offers stability, comprehensive benefits, and the chance to serve your community while maintaining secure correctional facilities. Our Omaha facility provides a collaborative environment with competitive pay and career advancement pathways. Weekend shifts offer excellent work-life balance for those seeking non-traditional schedules.
Responsibilities
- Monitor inmate activities and enforce facility regulations with strict professionalism
- Conduct regular security inspections and headcounts to maintain order
- Respond to emergencies and incidents using crisis intervention techniques
- Document daily operations and incident reports with precision
- Transport inmates safely between facilities and court appearances
- Collaborate with healthcare, counseling, and administrative teams
- Participate in ongoing training programs for procedural compliance
Qualifications
- Must be 21+ years old with US citizenship and valid Nebraska driver's license
- High school diploma or GED required; college coursework preferred
- Pass comprehensive background check, drug screening, and psychological evaluation
- Successfully complete 12-week correctional officer training academy
- Ability to work rotating weekends, holidays, and emergency call-outs
- Strong conflict resolution skills and physical fitness
- Basic computer literacy and report writing proficiency