Public Safety Programs Officer

The work we do matters!

Hiring Agency:

Administrative Services - Agency 65

Location:

Lincoln, NE

Hiring Rate:

$21.225

Job Posting:

JR2026-00023042 Public Safety Programs Officer (Open)

Applications No Longer Accepted On (If no date is displayed, job is posted as open until closed):

02-19-2026

Job Description:

The Office of the Chief Information Officer does not sponsor STEM or non-immigrant work visas for this position.

This position provides administrative and programmatic support to the agency and serves as a primary liaison to internal and external stakeholders, including other state agencies and administered boards. The role may function as a coordinator or specialist for the agency’s professional, technical, and operational functions.

Look at what we have to offer!

• 13 paid holidays
• Vacation and sick leave that begin accruing immediately
• Military leave
• 156% (that's not a typo!) state-matched retirement
• Tuition reimbursement
• 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) through the Federal government
• Wide variety and availability of career advancement as the largest and most diverse employer in the State
• Opportunity to be part of meaningful work and make a difference through public service
• Training and Development based on your career aspirations
• Fun, inviting teammates
• A safe and secure environment

At the State, we stand by our core values of treating others with dignity and respect, acting ethically in all situations, and creating an environment where our customer is our top priority. Apply to join our team today!

 

Job Duties: Under limited supervision, this position provides administrative and programmatic support to the agency and serves as a primary liaison to internal and external stakeholders, including other state agencies and administered boards. The role may function as a coordinator or specialist for the agency’s professional, technical, and operational functions. This position is typically assigned independent responsibility for key administrative functions, including reviewing and processing applications, issuing approved licenses, arranging meeting logistics, preparing materials and minutes, and running operational reports. Responsibilities involve extensive liaison, coordination, and interaction with agency employees, board members, and the public, requiring clear communication to achieve established goals and requirements. Work requires in-depth program administrative knowledge to advise and relay information, interpret agency policies and procedures, monitor progress, and formulate recommendations to the Boards for consideration. A key component involves fiscal management support, specifically monitoring and authorizing budget expenditures for program-administrative functions assigned (e.g., Accounts Payable). Work assignments can also include research, analysis, and project management functions related to program administration, evaluating current processes, and drafting proposals and conclusions." Ensure compliance with federal/state regulations, grant requirements, and industry standards. Other duties as assigned and within the scope of the classification.

Requirements / Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications: Associate degree in public or business administration, accounting, or any discipline related to the work assigned. One year of experience in administrative, business management or technical support work including collecting and interpreting statistical, financial, program, or administrative data; or interpreting laws, rules, regulations, and processes. Experience may substitute for education on a year-for-year basis. 

Preferred Qualifications: Experience in the analysis of business processes and system requirements, and the creation of business process solutions for large-scale business system applications.

Other: This position requires travel. As such, the incumbent must be able to present a valid driver’s license or another form of reliable transportation. Regular and reliable attendance required.

 

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

Business Process Analysis:

• Confer with clients to determine the business needs and requirements.

• Document existing business processes and proposed modified business processes.

• Documents appropriate business rules, policies, and standards.

• Communicates with application developers the business requirements and develops business process solutions.

Automated Systems Support:

• Provides technical instruction/assistance on how to use automated applications.

• Investigates reported system malfunctions and documents findings (solves user errors).

• Communicates with appropriate staff on identified malfunctions.

Application Development:

• Strategizes with end users and application developers to find software application solutions to business needs.

• Acts as applications developers’ primary point of contact to answer (or follow up on) workflow and design-related questions and issues.

• Analyzes business system operation/function solutions for feasibility.

• Documents business system operation/functions and proposed changes/modifications.

• Develops system specifications.

• Participates in system analysis and design.

• Builds data test files.

Administrative:

• Responsible for the creation and maintenance of business training and support material

 

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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.