What are the responsibilities and job description for the FTO Training Sergeant - Nebraska Correctional Center for Women position at State of Nebraska?
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Hiring Agency
Correctional Services - Agency 46
Location:
York, NE
Hiring Rate
$34.970
Job Posting
JR2026-00025367 FTO Training Sergeant - Nebraska Correctional Center for Women (Open)
Applications No Longer Accepted On (If no date is displayed, job is posted as open until closed):
05-05-2026
Job Description
The Nebraska Correctional Center for Women (NCCW) is currently looking for a proven leader to fill the role of Field Training Officer (FTO) Training Sergeant. The corrections FTO Training Sergeant at NCCW will be the first-level leader, providing effective and efficient on-boarding of new NCCW teammates.
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 megan.jones@nebraska.gov.
Duties
Minimum Qualifications: High school education plus two years of corrections experience, and experience or training, in leading or supervising other staff. Must be able to legally possess a firearm and ammunition.
Preferred Qualifications: At least three years of training experience to include instructing and/or mentoring. At least three years corrections experience.
Other: A valid driver's license is required. 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.
If you're currently employed by the State of Nebraska, please don't apply through this external career site. Instead, log in to Workday and open the Jobs Hub - Internal Apply app from your home landing page. You can access Workday anytime through the Link web page: https://link.nebraska.gov/
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.
Hiring Agency
Correctional Services - Agency 46
Location:
York, NE
Hiring Rate
$34.970
Job Posting
JR2026-00025367 FTO Training Sergeant - Nebraska Correctional Center for Women (Open)
Applications No Longer Accepted On (If no date is displayed, job is posted as open until closed):
05-05-2026
Job Description
The Nebraska Correctional Center for Women (NCCW) is currently looking for a proven leader to fill the role of Field Training Officer (FTO) Training Sergeant. The corrections FTO Training Sergeant at NCCW will be the first-level leader, providing effective and efficient on-boarding of new NCCW teammates.
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 megan.jones@nebraska.gov.
Duties
- Leads and directs staff by planning, assigning, scheduling, and prioritizing work to ensure operational continuity and resolve issues.
- Manages all on-the-job (OJT) training processes, including but not limited to new hires, post rotations, promotions and new procedures.
- Supervises the FTO program, in partnership with respective facility supervision.
- Makes recommendations regarding OJT and facilitates training to both new and current team members.
- Serves as a liaison with the Staff Training Academy and is a contact for new employees providing leadership and assisting with questions.
- Provides training and support to the facilities as needed. Ensures the application of all policies, procedures, post orders, etc., and may participate in the development of these policies.
- Evaluates individual’s performance and evaluates/develops individualized training modules.
- Develops training concepts and techniques specific to job classification; provides technical assistance; coaches and counsels team members.
- Acquires and maintains required instructorships in firearms, self-defense, CPR/First-Aid, and chemical agents. Moves and carries equipment and supplies.
- Works collaboratively with the professional development team to facilitate all required training within the agency.
Minimum Qualifications: High school education plus two years of corrections experience, and experience or training, in leading or supervising other staff. Must be able to legally possess a firearm and ammunition.
Preferred Qualifications: At least three years of training experience to include instructing and/or mentoring. At least three years corrections experience.
Other: A valid driver's license is required. 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.
If you're currently employed by the State of Nebraska, please don't apply through this external career site. Instead, log in to Workday and open the Jobs Hub - Internal Apply app from your home landing page. You can access Workday anytime through the Link web page: https://link.nebraska.gov/
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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