Corrections Canteen Operator - Lincoln Correctional Center & Diagnostic and Evaluation Center
State of Nebraska

Job Info

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Description
Do you have retail experience and looking for a job with great benefits? The Lincoln Correctional Center & Diagnostic and Evaluation Center is accepting applications for the position of Canteen Operator. The incumbent will model the Nebraska Department of Correctional Services' values of integrity, respect, compassion, growth, and excellence as we accomplish our mission, "Keep people safe." Information about the Department can be found at: www.corrections.nebraska.gov. For additional information call 402-479-6171. For Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) accommodations, please contact ADA Coordinator Chyelle Pitts-Chatman at 402-479-5812 or chyelle.pittschatman@nebraska.gov.

Location of position: Lincoln Correctional Center, 3216 West Van Dorn Street, Lincoln, NE 68522

Work schedule: 7:30 am - 4:00 pm
Examples of Work
Operates the inmate canteen to include requisition of supplies, maintaining inventory control, selling the items, processing related paperwork, bookkeeping for the operation, processing inmate special orders and answering inmate correspondence. Plans, organizes, assigns and directs the work activities of inmate workers. Evaluates work performance for inmate workers. Serve, supervise and train inmate workers in canteen principles, policies and procedures. Performs assigned duties to operate an inmate canteen and store delivery system in an efficient secure and effective manner. Moving cases of product weighing up to 50 pounds. Stocking shelves with product from floor to overhead level. Manage small supply room, receive deliveries. Order inmate clothing and control inventory. Serve as distribution point for facility supplies and chemicals for laundry facilities and control inventory for facility laundry and clothing issue and supervise inmate workers.
Qualifications / Requirements
REQUIREMENTS: Work experience in a canteen or retail store setting.

PREFERRED: Experience working in a canteen, retail grocery or similar setting. Experience operating computer, typewriter and calculator. Bilingual skills in English and Spanish desired and assessed.

OTHER: Must be able to lift 50 pounds with assistance. 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.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Must be able to lift 50 lbs. with assistance. Effective communication skills. Ability to adapt to a fast paced workload and deal effectively with staff and inmates.

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