Youth Security Supervisor-YRTC-Kearney

The work we do matters!

Hiring Agency:

Health & Human Services - Agency 25

Location:

Kearney, NE

Hiring Rate:

$30.005

Job Posting:

JR2026-00023203 Youth Security Supervisor-YRTC-Kearney (Open)

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

03-02-2026

Job Description:

Youth Security Supervisor-YRTC-Kearney

Join Our Team and Make a Difference

The Youth Rehabilitation and Treatment Center (YRTC) in Kearney, Nebraska, is seeking a dedicated and experienced Youth Security Supervisor to play a key role in maintaining the safety and security of our campus. In this vital position, you will lead a team of security professionals while guiding staff who work with high-acuity youth. If you are a compassionate, responsible leader with a commitment to creating a safe and supportive environment for youth in care, we want to hear from you.

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Why This Work Matters

You'll walk alongside youth with complex behaviors on their journey toward healing, growth, and stability. Through structure, mentorship, and compassion, you’ll help youth develop the skills and mindset needed to become successful, law-abiding citizens.
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Our Mission:

“Help youth live better lives through effective services, giving youth the chance to become law-abiding citizens.”
If you're passionate about positively influencing future generations, this is your opportunity to be part of something bigger.
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💰 What We Offer You

We support the people who support our youth. Enjoy outstanding benefits, job security, and a team that feels like family.
• 156% state-matched retirement — one of the best in the nation
• 13 paid holidays + generous leave starting immediately
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• $20,000 employer-paid life insurance
• Tuition reimbursement & professional development
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Fun, mission-driven, and supportive team environment
• Job stability in public service

 

As a Youth Security Supervisor, you will:

•    Supervise a shift of Youth Program Specialists that provide security and maintain control of youth located at our facility.  
•    Ensure expectations of treatment and programming are followed.  
•    Serve as first responder to emergency situations throughout the facility.  
•    Ensure consistency is followed throughout the facility, including scheduling (for staff and youth), and basic facility expectations.  
•    Conduct investigations that reveal information on incidents that have potential to be a security risk to the facility.  
•    Must be able to adapt to unfolding situations and make decisions that provide the best safe outcome for all involved.   
•    Using Handle with Care principles, leads and assists in emergency/crisis situations and notifies appropriate personnel and outside agencies; ensures/maintains a safe, secure and therapeutic 

For more information on YRTC: http://dhhs.ne.gov/Pages/YRTC-Facilities.aspx

Hiring rate of position is $30.005/hour plus shift differential and a 5% increase after successful completion of probation!

Hours: Second shift available/Will work weekends.

Requirements / Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:  Coursework/training or experience in: social work, criminal justice, counseling and guidance, human development and the family, psychology, behavioral health care, education, social/behavioral sciences, nursing/patient care, delinquency prevention or related area. Experience leading, coordinating, directing, monitoring and/or supervising others.

 

For more information about the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services and the Division of Children and Family Services, please visit our website, http://dhhs.ne.gov.

 

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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.