The Nebraska Department of Correctional Services

The Nebraska Department of Correctional Services

The Nebraska Department of Correctional Services’ (NDCS) mission is:  'Keep people safe.'

The agency operates nine prisons in five communities in Nebraska.

It is the second largest state agency and employs approximately 2,300 team members in more than 150 different job classifications.

 
"NDCS has a national reputation for being innovative and focused on reentry and rehabilitation.”
Rob Jeffreys
Director

NDCS NEWS

The Omaha Correctional Center, or as known to the community as OCC, opened its doors 40 years ago on April 24, 1984. Since its opening, OCC has played a vital...Read more

Huge shoutout to Community Corrections Center-Lincoln Corporal Catherine Svoboda, Nebraska Correctional Center for Women Lieutenant Trent Gavin, and Reception...Read more

The Nebraska State Penitentiary is looking for a detail-oriented individual to serve as Public Information Officer (PIO)/American Correctional Association (...Read more

Important Statistics

1,939.00
Admissions During FY2023
5,628.01
Avg. Daily Incarcerated Pop.
3.47
Avg, Length of Stay (in Years)

Most Serious Offense at Admission (FY2023)