Levi E. Bennett, MAM, SPHR

Experience

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  United States Marine Corps

  May 1987 - Jul 1991

  Corporal - MOS 0311

  • Training Noncommissioned Officer, Golf Company 2/9• Trained Marines to become future leaders• Assigned to areas vital to National Security to include security of Air Force One• Two Meritorious Promotions

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  Omni Construction

  Jul 1991 - Aug 1993

  Heavy Equipment Operator

  • Operated Heavy Equipment • Provide general labor to meet defined goals• Assisted in recruiting new employees

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  Protein Plus

  Aug 1993 - Jun 1997

  Raw Production Manager

  • Oversight of production records and raw materials to be processed• Developed strategies for maintenance and repair of plant production equipment

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  Nebraska Department of Correctional Services

  Jun 1997 - Oct 2018

  Supervise and direct non-clinical programs including classification for department, Static Risk and Offender Needs Guide – Revised (STRONG-R), high school and adult education programs, libraries, interpreters, volunteer programs, special services, and transportation team. Serve as disciplinary appeals board member, multi-disciplinary review team member, and director’s review committee member. Chair internal ACA accreditation audits. Coordinate the monthly departmental case management meetings (Unit Administrator Meeting). Reply to correspondence requests and draft policy relative to inmate classification and non-clinical programs. Facilitate training for classification and non-clinical programming. Provide guidance and supervision of the Programs Manager, Volunteer Administrator, High School Principal, Adult Education Principal, and Interpreter Supervisor. Show less Plan, organize, direct, and control operations and programs - Establish priorities, to coordinate operations with other functions within the facility, and to ensure program objectives and standards are established, attained and are congruent with the overall goals of the Agency. Develop and recommend new and revised rules, policies, and procedures to respond to changes in operational or program needs, objectives, and priorities and to improve the overall efficiency and effectiveness of the operations and programs. Confer with program heads and staff to discuss and solve facility problems and issues that impair the effectiveness and efficiency of programs and organizational operations. Show less Training Specialist (November 2005 - March 2011)• Developed and presented training for new and veteran employees (2200 FTE)• ACA Accreditation Manager for the Staff Training Academy• Resolve co-worker conflict Unit Case Manager / Acting Unit Manager (January 2003-November 2005)• Supervise Housing Unit and Segregation Unit• Supervise Case Managers and Caseworkers• Performance Evaluations and expectations• Inmate Classification• Conducted safety/sanitation compliance inspectionsSergeant (May 1999 - January 2003)• Shift Supervisor / Supervise Staff • Schedule Employees for shift • Coordinate Institutional Discipline Committee • Tool/Key Control, development of new forms in this area• Armory Sergeant/Armorer/NDCS Weapons InstructorCorrections Corporal (July 1998 - May 1999) / Corrections Officer (June 1997 - July 1999)• Assistant Shift Supervisor/ Shift Supervisor /Supervise staff • Enforce Rules and Regulations• Supervise and Evaluate Inmates Show less

  • Programs Administrator

    Nov 2017 - Oct 2018

  • Assistant Warden

    Sept 2015 - Nov 2017

  • Vocational & Life Skills Administrator

    Sept 2014 - Sept 2015

  • Agency Personnel Investigator / Corrections Captain

    Mar 2011 - Sept 2014

  • Training Specialist I / Unit Case Manager / Sergeant / Corporal / Officer

    Jun 1997 - Mar 2011
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  Nebraska Department of Veterans'​ Affairs

  Oct 2018 - now

  NDVA State Service Office (SSO) Manager: Supervise a team of eleven teammates dedicated to honoring and serving Nebraska Veterans and their family members. Plan, coordinate and direct the operation of the Veterans Affairs Service Office (SSO). Interpret and enforce the policies pertinent to the SSO and review the delivery of services to veterans and their families. Recommend/draft changes to policies or program services to enhance the program and/or delivery of services. Participate in strategic planning for the program and implements/evaluates program goals/objectives. Monitor the SSO Team progress toward meeting established goals/objectives by compiling, reviewing and analyzing reports and records to identify potential problem areas and recommend changes. Ensure compliance with accreditation and federal standards/guidelines. Develop and conduct public relations activities to explain the various functions/services of the agency to veteran’s organizations, governmental agencies, community groups and the general public. Advise and consult the agency director and/or deputy director on SSO business and administrative matters. Oversees SSO employee selection, leave approval, performance evaluation, training, and discipline. American Legion Department Service Officer (DSO)https://veterans.nebraska.gov/vso Show less

  • Deputy Director

    Mar 2021 - now

  • Veteran Service Office Manager - American Legion Department Service Officer (DSO)

    Oct 2018 - Mar 2021