Records Office Technician - Nebraska State Penitentiary

The work we do matters! Hiring Agency: Correctional Services - Agency 46 Location: Lincoln, NE Hiring Rate: $15.000 Job Posting: JR2025-00018447 Records Office Technician - Nebraska State Penitentiary (Open) Applications No Longer Accepted On (If no date is displayed, job is posted as open until closed): Job Description: The Nebraska State Penitentiary is currently seeking self-motivated, results-driven candidates for the position of Records Office Technician. The Records Office Technician incumbents will model the Nebraska Department of Correctional Services' (NDCS) values of integrity, respect, compassion, growth, and excellence as we accomplish our mission, "Keep people safe." Information about the Department can be found at: www.corrections.nebraska.gov. For more information call 402-471-3161. For Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) accommodations, please contact Megan Jones at [email protected]. Additional $3/hour facility differential for hours worked, PLUS:

• 13 paid holidays
• Vacation and sick leave (24 days your first year, accruing immediately)
• Military leave
• 156% state-matched retirement
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee assistance program
• 79% employer paid health insurance plans
• Dental and vision insurance plans
• Employer-paid $20,000 life insurance policy
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF) eligible through the Federal government
• Meaningful public service -- service with a purpose!
• Numerous training and development opportunities Internal candidates applying for this role will undergo a salary assessment to determine a starting rate, following classification and compensation guidelines. Duties:
• Type correspondence
• Distribute mail
• Maintain a filing system
• Respond to inquiries
• Process incoming inmate legal documents
• Review and update weekly reports
• Prepare and log discharge files for Central Records
• Compile statistics for reports
• Interact with the public and law enforcement officials
• Limited inmate contact
• Work with confidential information
• Act as back up for the mail room staff Requirements / Qualifications: Minimum Qualifications: Coursework/training or experience in public contact, customer service, and/or performing and applying office/clerical support procedures, including the use of a personal computer, associated software, and office equipment. Preferred Qualifications: At least one year of experience performing office/clerical/secretarial support functions. Proficiency using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Outlook). 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.

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. Current employees of the State of Nebraska should NOT apply on this external career. Instead go to Workday and access the Jobs Hub - Internal Apply app from your home landing page. We are seeking talented individuals to join our team in careers that make a difference in the lives of Nebraskans. Once you've had the opportunity to explore our current open positions, apply for those of interest to you. https://das.nebraska.gov/personnel/training/ExternalTutorial/ Check back on your candidate profile to see the status of your submitted applications, as well as any new postings that might interest you! Thank you for your interest in joining our team! State Government is one of the largest and most diverse employers in Nebraska. Whether it's helping a vulnerable child, advancing public health, making highways safer, or preserving our natural resources, the work we do matters! Apply tot his job Apply To this Job