Safe Prisons.

Transformed Lives.

Safe Communities.

Our Mission:

Keep people safe.
 

 

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

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Jul02

Hiring: Research Director at Central Office

Headquartered in Lincoln, Nebraska at the Central Office - NDCS is hiring a Research Director. This is a discretionary position with a negotiable salary range...Read more

Jul02

Class 724 Gradates

There was a full house today at the Staff Training Academy, where our newest NDCS teammates took the pledge and celebrated their achievement with family and...Read more

Jul01

Hiring: NSP Deputy Warden

Headquartered in Lincoln at the Nebraska State Penitentiary (NSP) - NDCS is hiring a Deputy Warden. Hiring rate starting at $47.007/hr plus State of Nebraska...Read more

Important Statistics

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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)