Restricted Posting: Sarpy County Employees Only: Lead Admission Specialist

Restricted Posting: Sarpy County Employees Only: Lead Admission Specialist

Salary

$32.39 - $39.43 Hourly

Location

1208 Golden Gate Drive, Papillion, NE

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

1337

Department

Corrections

Opening Date

09/25/2026

Closing Date

9/30/2026 11:59 PM Central

• Description
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JOB OVERVIEW

RESTRICTED POSTING

THIS POSITION IS ONLY OPEN TO CURRENT PAID SARPY COUNTY EMPLOYEES. IF YOU ARE NOT A CURRENT SARPY COUNTY EMPLOYEE, PLEASE DO NOT APPLY AT THIS TIME.

Under the supervision and direction of the Operations Administrator or designee, the Lead Admissions Specialist oversees and manages the daily operations and performance of the Admissions Specialists. This person ensures accurate data entry, the timely processing of bonds, the seamless transfer of inmates, and the proper release of individuals. This position provides guidance, training, and support to Admissions Specialists while maintaining compliance with legal and procedural standards. This position is essential in coordinating clerical tasks, addressing workflow challenges, and promoting efficiency and accuracy in all assigned duties to support the efficient operation of the facility

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS, DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Promote a positive image of the Sarpy County Department of Corrections.

Quality control of booking/releases.

Provide leadership guidance to the Admissions Specialists.

Ensure that Admissions Specialists adhere to departmental policies, procedures, legal guidelines during the inmate intake and release process.

Ensure coverage and reduce the need for overtime.

Bolster staffing during peak hours when most of the workload is taking place.

Act as a Subject Matter Expert (i.e. Lead) in Admissions by overseeing and providing training, instructions, and assistance to Admissions Specialists.

Collaboratively researches and resolves issues.

Liaise with County or District Court to resolve issues/questions on court paperwork.

Enter all court information from court proceedings into the jail management system. Complete extraditions of newly arrested inmates, coordinate with the demand agency.

This is a working lead position and is responsible for performing all of the essential functions of the Admissions Specialist job classification.

Report to assigned worksite with regular, predictable, and consistent attendance.

Peripheral Duties

Attend meetings and training sessions, as directed.

Serve as a member of various committees as assigned.

Perform other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience

Two (2) years of experience as an Admissions Specialist with Sarpy County.

Bona fide work experience training paid subordinates preferred or supervisory experience.

Special Requirements

Must be eighteen (18) years of age or older at the time of employment.

Must be bondable.

Must successfully complete the Jail Admissions Specialist training program & probationary period.

Must successfully pass comprehensive background checks.

No felony convictions or disqualifying criminal history within the past seven (7) years.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS

The physical demands and work environment 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 qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential tasks.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit/remain stationary, talk and hear (i.e. communicate / exchange information), and operate/manipulate equipment (e.g. use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls). The employee is occasionally required to walk/move about, stand (i.e. remain upright), stoop, bend, climb, kneel (i.e. position self), and reach. The employee must lift and/or move office supplies and files on a regular basis.

Required sensory abilities include vision, hearing, and smell. Visual abilities, correctable to normal ranges, include close and color vision as well as the ability to adjust focus. Communication abilities include the ability to talk (i.e. verbal exchange / exchange information) and hear (i.e. exchange information accurately) within normal ranges.

Work is generally performed indoors in a secure detention facility. Work involves the potential for contact with or exposure to blood borne pathogens or other body fluids and infectious materials. The noise level in the work environment is typically quiet yet may become moderate to loud occasionally.

Subject to call twenty-four (24) hours a day, seven days a week in the event of a crisis. During an emergency as declared by the Director or designee, employees' shifts, hours and duties may be established and leave provisions may be cancelled or restricted.

Sarpy County offers competitive benefits to eligible* employees including:

Sarpy County Insurance Benefit Guide

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

Long-term Disability Insurance

Pension Plan

Vacation Leave

Sick Leave

Flexible Spending Accounts

10 designated holidays and 2 floating holidays

Employee Assistance Program

• For eligiblity requirements, reference associated union contract or the Sarpy County Personnel Rules and Regulations.

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Are you able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without accommodation?

• Yes
• No

02

Are you able to meet the physical demands and work environment requirements of this job with or without accommodation?

• Yes
• No

03

VETERANS PREFERENCE: Are you requesting Veterans Preference as stipulated in Nebraska Statutes § 48-225 to 48-231? Such preference includes initial employment or a return to employment with the State of Nebraska or its governmental subdivisions if termination of previous employment was for other than disciplinary reasons.

• Yes
• No

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VETERANS PREFERENCE: If you answer yes to claiming Veterans 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 spouses DD214, showing character of service, a copy of the veterans disability verification from the Department of Veterans 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 spouses active service orders and proof of marriage to the active service member. All documents must be attached prior to submission of application. Did you attach all required documentation?

• Yes
• No
• N/A - does not apply

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RESTRICTED POSTING: THIS POSTING REQUIRES you to be a current eligible employee of Sarpy County. Are you currently an eligible, paid employee of Sarpy County?

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer Sarpy County

Address 1210 Golden Gate Drive

Papillion, Nebraska, 68046

Phone 402-593-4465

402-593-4487

Website http://www.sarpy.gov