Salary: $7,214.63 - $11,545.11 Monthly
Location : 710 South 17th Street, Omaha, NE, NE
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 10287
Department: Corrections
Opening Date: 08/11/2026
Closing Date: 8/25/2026 4:30 PM Central

The Position

Incumbent works under the direction the Administrative Services Manager or designee, managing assigned staff performing duties related to accounting, record management, inmate services and other ancillary functions.
Essential Functions

• Manage a variety of support functions for the Douglas County Correction system.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, County employees, elected officials, attorneys, law enforcement, judges, other agencies, and the general public.
• Comply with Civil Service policies and regulations, collective bargaining agreements, county policies, and laws to create a cooperative, safe, respectful and quality work environment.
• Supervise assigned staff, providing training, monitoring and reviewing work load as well as providing assistance as needed.
• Perform management administrative responsibilities (e.g., performance appraisals, orientation, disciplinary recommendations, scheduling, etc.) for assigned employees.
• Manage contracts for inmate services, coordinate payment of invoices, provide staff with information regarding new contracted services, and oversee contractor activities/performance.
• Review invoices from vendors for accuracy and ensure timely payments are made per contract requirements.
• Compile and analyze financial and statistical information to develop conclusions and
• recommendations.
• Manage and participate in accounting activities related to inmate accounts (e.g., commissary, cash funds, etc.) in a timely and accurate manner.
• Review trial balances and prepare required financial reporting based on established timeframes.
• Ensure proper staffing levels for each shift, performing the duties of subordinate staff as needed.
• Objectively investigate complaints and remedy issues brought forth by staff dealing with complaints or complex situations presented by inmates and the general public.
• Assist with internal and external financial audits, evaluating reports and implementing corrective action as needed.
• Ensure on-site machines are serviced and emptied of deposits on a regular basis.
• Administer records management policies and processes to ensure the accuracy and organization in all information, utilizing established retention schedules to ensure compliance with applicable regulations.
• Oversee fulfilling any subpoenas, researching and obtaining information based on deadline.
• Prepare departmental budget including revenue and expenditure projections, and submit recommendations for review.
• Assist in the preparation and review of request for proposal (RFP) for services and make recommendations on providers.
• Ensure inmate billing invoices are properly calculated and billed to appropriate agency (e.g., Immigration and Customs Enforcement, United States Marshals Service, etc.)
• Operate coin and currency counting machines and handle money accurately.
• Maintain a current knowledge of regulations and laws related to accounting and inmate personal property.
• Work with staff to maintain appropriate office supplies for department.
• Perform the duties of the Administrative Services Manager as needed.
• Report to work with regular, predictable, and consistent attendance.
• Perform other duties as directed and assigned.

Education and Work Experience and Other Requirements

• Bachelor's degree* from an accredited college or university in Business Administration, Public Administration, Accounting, Sociology or related field of study required.
• Three (3) years of accounting or office management experience required.
• One (1) year of supervisory or lead experience required.
• Experience working in a correctional facility or law enforcement agency preferred.
• Bilingual ability in English and Spanish preferred.
• Ability to obtain and maintain Nebraska notary, previous notary service preferred.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license at the time of hire and throughout the course of employment.
• * Approved, related work experience required may be substituted for educational requirements beyond high school on a year-for-year basis.

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions

• The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Work is performed indoors in an office setting within a correctional facility. Noise level is usually moderate. Work is generally performed during standard day-shift hours, however hours will occasionally include varied days, hours and overtime as needed. Work may be stressful when dealing with multiple priorities and time constraints. Incumbents may encounter uncooperative or irate persons while performing duties.
• Work requires physical activity including extended periods of walking and standing with occasional climbing, reaching, carrying, balancing, kneeling, crouching and bending. An incumbent must have the ability to frequently lift and/or carry equipment, files, and other materials weighing up to 50 pounds and to occasionally up to 75 pounds.
• Required sensory abilities include vision, hearing and touch. Visual abilities, correctable to normal ranges, include close, distance and color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Communication abilities include the ability to talk and hear within normal ranges.

Douglas County offers a comprehensive benefit package including:

• Insurance including health, dental, vision, and life
• Pension
• Sick Leave
• Vacation Leave
• 13 Holidays
• Flex Spending Accounts
• Deferred Income plans (457 plan)
• EAP
• Health Savings Accounts

01

What is the highest level of education you have completed?

• High school diploma/GED
• 1 year of college
• 2 years of college
• 3 or more years of college
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree

02

If your degree is in a field of study other than Business Administration, Public Administration, Accounting or Sociology, please specify your field of study.
03

How many years of accounting or office management experience do you have?

• Less than three years
• Three years
• Four years
• Five years
• Six years
• Seven or more years

04

Do you have at least one (1) year of supervisory or lead experience?

• Yes
• No

05

Do you have the ability to obtain and maintain Nebraska notary?

• Yes
• No

06

You must possess and maintain a valid driver's license at the time of hire and throughout the course of employment. Do you understand this condition of employment?

• Yes
• No

07

Please describe your experience working in a correctional facility or law enforcement agency.
08

Are you bilingual in English/Spanish?

• Yes
• No

09

Are you able to successfully perform the Essential Functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation?

• Yes
• No

10

Are you able to meet the Physical Requirements and Working Conditions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation?

• Yes
• No

11

As outlined in the Prison Rape Elimination Act of 2003 The Douglas County Department of Corrections shall ask all applicants and employees who may have contact with inmates directly about previous misconduct described in paragraph (a) of this section in written applications or interviews for hiring or promotions and in any interviews or written self-evaluations conducted as part of reviews of current employees the following questions.115.17(a) The agency shall not hire or promote anyone who may have contact with inmates, and shall not enlist the services of any contractor who may have contact with inmates, who--(1) Has engaged in sexual abuse in a prison, jail, lockup, community confinement facility, juvenile facility, or other institution (as defined in 42 U.S.C. 1997);(2) Has been convicted of engaging or attempting to engage in sexual activity in the community facilitated by force, overt or implied threats of force, or coercion, or if the victim did not consent or was unable to consent or refuse; or(3) Has been civilly or administratively adjudicated to have engaged in the activity described in paragraph (a)(2) of this section.Have you ever engaged in sexual abuse in a prison, jail, lockup, community confinement facility, juvenile facility, or other institution? (If yes, explain)
12

Have you ever been convicted of engaging or attempting to engage in sexual activity in the community facilitated by force, overt or implied threats of force, or coercion, or if the victim did not consent or was unable to consent or refuse? (If yes, explain)
13

Have you ever been civilly or administratively adjudicated for engaging or attempting to engage in sexual activity in the community facilitated by force, overt or implied threats of force, or coercion, or if the victim did not consent or was unable to consent or refuse? (If yes, explain)
14

If you answer yes to claiming Veteran's Preference, you must attach to your application, before submission, a copy of your DD214 including page 4 identifying your character of service (and IF disabled, verification of disability from the VA), OR if you are a spouse of a 100% disabled veteran, you must attach a copy of your spouse's DD214, showing character of service, a copy of the veteran's disability verification from the Department of Veteran's Affairs demonstrating a 100% permanent disability rating, and proof of marriage to the veteran; OR if you are a spouse of an active service member, you must attach a copy of your spouse's active service orders and proof of marriage to the active service member.I understand this requirement that documents must be attached.

• Yes
• No
• I am not claiming Veteran's Preference

15

Have you ever been convicted of a violation of any criminal statute whether felony or misdemeanor, or do you currently have a charge pending for any felony, misdemeanor, or other criminal offense excluding minor traffic violations? NOTE: Applicants are not obligated to disclose a sealed juvenile record of arrest, custody, complaint, disposition, diversion, adjudication, or sentence.

• Yes
• No

16

If you answered "yes", please list offense(s) and date(s) of occurrence(s). NOTE: A conviction record is not an automatic bar to employment. Each case is considered in relation to the position applied for.
17

Are you able to work day shifts Monday through Friday?

• Yes
• No

18

The pay range salary for this position is $7,214.63 to $11,545.11 monthly. Is this acceptable to you?

• Yes
• No

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