State of Nebraska
Office Specialist - Nebraska State Penitentiary
State of Nebraska, Lincoln, Nebraska, United States, 68511
Office Specialist - Nebraska State Penitentiary
Location: Lincoln, NE
Hiring Agency : Correctional Services - Agency 46
Hiring Rate : $17.254
Job Posting : JR2025-00021675 Office Specialist - Nebraska State Penitentiary (Open)
Applications No Longer Accepted On
Job Description
Currently, the Nebraska State Penitentiary is seeking a self‑motivated candidate with office experience for the position of Office Specialist.
Duties
Coordinate and reconcile daily deposit
Prepare miscellaneous receipts
Process inmate payroll, which includes monitoring pay documents, reports and activity to ensure inmate workers are paid correctly
Complete log for receiving/issuing pop tokens
Process inmate travel orders
Research confiscated appeals from inmates
Serve as contact for inmate accounting and coordinator of inmate payroll
Train supervisors to use inmate payroll software
Answer inmate interview requests
Review electronic receipts
Assist business manager as needed
Review/approve all outgoing inmate institutional checks
Review, code, and approve purchasing documentsFacilitate American Correctional Association (ACA) file preparation for standards to assure accreditation
Requirements / Qualifications Minimum Qualifications : Coursework/training in administrative/office support functions, procedures, and methods including the operation of personal computers and office equipment; or areas related to the programs and functions of the employing agency OR experience in customer service or public contact; or applying criteria/regulations; and/or performing administrative/office/secretarial support work including use of personal computers and office equipment.
Preferred Qualifications : Minimum two years' experience/training/education in administrative/office/clerical support functions. Experience with Microsoft Office applications.
Other : Applicants accepting a job offer must pass a 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
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
Wide variety and availability of career advancement
Meaningful public service – service with a purpose!
Numerous training and development opportunities
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.
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Full‑time
Job function
Administrative
Government Administration
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Hiring Agency : Correctional Services - Agency 46
Hiring Rate : $17.254
Job Posting : JR2025-00021675 Office Specialist - Nebraska State Penitentiary (Open)
Applications No Longer Accepted On
Job Description
Currently, the Nebraska State Penitentiary is seeking a self‑motivated candidate with office experience for the position of Office Specialist.
Duties
Coordinate and reconcile daily deposit
Prepare miscellaneous receipts
Process inmate payroll, which includes monitoring pay documents, reports and activity to ensure inmate workers are paid correctly
Complete log for receiving/issuing pop tokens
Process inmate travel orders
Research confiscated appeals from inmates
Serve as contact for inmate accounting and coordinator of inmate payroll
Train supervisors to use inmate payroll software
Answer inmate interview requests
Review electronic receipts
Assist business manager as needed
Review/approve all outgoing inmate institutional checks
Review, code, and approve purchasing documentsFacilitate American Correctional Association (ACA) file preparation for standards to assure accreditation
Requirements / Qualifications Minimum Qualifications : Coursework/training in administrative/office support functions, procedures, and methods including the operation of personal computers and office equipment; or areas related to the programs and functions of the employing agency OR experience in customer service or public contact; or applying criteria/regulations; and/or performing administrative/office/secretarial support work including use of personal computers and office equipment.
Preferred Qualifications : Minimum two years' experience/training/education in administrative/office/clerical support functions. Experience with Microsoft Office applications.
Other : Applicants accepting a job offer must pass a 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
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
Wide variety and availability of career advancement
Meaningful public service – service with a purpose!
Numerous training and development opportunities
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.
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Full‑time
Job function
Administrative
Government Administration
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