Office Specialist - Nebraska State Penitentiary - Nebraska Government : Job Details

Currently, the Nebraska State Penitentiary is seeking a self-motivated candidate with office experience for the position of Office Specialist.

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

Information about the Nebraska Department of Correctional Services (NDCS) can be found at: www.corrections.nebraska.gov.

For Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) accommodations, please contact Megan Jones at [email protected].

• 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 documents
• Facilitate American Correctional Association (ACA) file preparation for standards to assure accreditation.

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.

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:

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