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State of Nebraska · Presencial · Lincoln, NE

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Hiring Agency:

Correctional Services - Agency 46


Location:

Lincoln, NE


Hiring Rate:

$22.905


Job Posting:

JR2026-00022508 Recreation Specialist - Nebraska State Penitentiary (Evergreen) (Open)


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Job Description:

The Nebraska State Penitentiary (NSP) is looking for a motivated teammate to organize structured, fun, action-packed activities for the incarcerated population.

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].

Additional $3.00/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
• Uniforms provided
• 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


 

DUTIES:

  • Assist in planning, developing and implementing a recreation and leisure program for inmates, including athletics, music, television programming, cultural events and activities. 
  • Supervise daily use of equipment and materials. 
  • Develop and coordinate outside community contacts. 
  • Encourage participation in events. 
  • Maintain records and inventory and assist in policy development. 
  • Assist in the maintenance of security and sanitation. 
  • Perform searches. 
  • Move equipment weighing up to 50 lbs. with assistance.

Requirements / Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in recreation management, recreation therapy, or a related field. Experience in recreation management, recreation therapy, or a related field may be substituted for the degree on a year for year basis.

Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in recreation or related field. Bilingual skills in English and Spanish desired and assessed.

Other: Transcripts required prior to 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.


 


 

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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.

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