Training Specialist - Nebraska State Penitentiary - State of Nebraska : Job Details

The work we do matters!Hiring Agency:Correctional Services - Agency 46Location: Lincoln, NEHiring Rate:$22.007Job Posting:JR2025-#######8 Training Specialist - Nebraska State Penitentiary (Open)Applications No Longer Accepted On (If no date is displayed, job is posted as open until closed):08-16-2025Job Description:The Nebraska Department of Correctional Services (NDCS) is seeking an energetic, team oriented corrections professional to train staff at the Nebraska State Penitentiary (NSP) and at the Staff Training Academy (STA) in Lincoln. This position offers an opportunity to directly influence the smooth transition for new employees entering the correctional environment as well as assisting experienced employees with completing in-service training to enhance their job skills.Information about the Department can be found at: www.corrections.nebraska.gov. For more information call 402-###-####. For Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) accommodations, please contact Megan Jones at [email protected]:

• Develop, present, and evaluate training curriculum in accordance with training plans, policies, and objectives while working with NSP and STA.
• Recognize training needs for the employees and the department.
• Acquire and maintain required instructorships in firearms, self-defense, CPR/First-Aid, and chemical agents.
• Move and carry equipment and supplies.

Requirements / QualificationsMinimum Qualifications: Two years' experience and/or training in planning and presenting information and/or education to others through formal training, workshops, seminars, or other instructional venues including experience developing training programs or curriculum. Associate degree in education, human resources, organization communication, training and development or related field may be substituted for experience.Preferred Qualifications: At least 3 years correctional experience, experience directing/leading staff in a correctional setting, and experience using Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint) and WebEx. Other: Valid driver's license required. Must be able to legally possess a firearm and ammunition. Transcripts required at time of appointment. 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.BenefitsWe 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: Equal Opportunity StatementThe 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.PandoLogic. Category: Education, Keywords: Training Specialist