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Skilled Nursing Facilities

May 6, 2024

Every individual's health journey is different, and sometimes it requires specialized care and attention. At NDCS, we provide support through our…

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NDCS Careers Begin at the Staff Training Academy

May 3, 2024

Located in northeast Lincoln at the Whitehall Campus, the Staff Training Academy (STA) is where careers in corrections begin. From pre-service to…

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Volunteer Highlight

May 2, 2024

While Volunteer Appreciation Month may have come to a close, our appreciation for our dedicated volunteers knows no bounds! Today, we are…

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Thank you, Mental Health Team!

May 1, 2024

Going into Mental Health Awareness Month, we want to celebrate the incredible courage and resilience of those navigating mental health challenges,…

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  • Nebraska Correctional Youth Facility (NCYF)
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Volunteer Appreciation Awards 2024

April 30, 2024

A big thank you to our incredible community partners! Their commitment to bringing transformative opportunities to the incarcerated population is…

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  • Central Office (CO)
  • Tecumseh State Correctional Institution (TSCI)
  • Reception and Treatment Center (RTC)
  • Omaha Correctional Center - (OCC)
  • Nebraska State Penitentiary (NSP)
  • Nebraska Correctional Youth Facility (NCYF)
  • Nebraska Correctional Center for Women - NCCW
  • Community Corrections Center - Omaha (CCC-O)
  • Community Corrections Center - Lincoln (CCC-L)
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Class 424 Graduates

April 29, 2024

Today we celebrate our newest teammates at the Nebraska Department of Correctional Services. Congratulations Class 424! Over the past six weeks,…

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We're Hiring: Recreation Specialists

April 25, 2024

The Omaha Correctional Center is searching for someone who enjoys planning and coordinating programs for their Recreation Specialist position. Hiring…

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  • Tecumseh State Correctional Institution (TSCI)
  • Omaha Correctional Center - (OCC)
  • Reception and Treatment Center (RTC)
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On this day in history: April 25

April 25, 2024

On this day in history, April 25, 2011, the largest tornado outbreak ever recorded hit the U.S., a total of 358 tornadoes! Amidst this reminder of…

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OCC: Celebrating 40 Years

April 24, 2024

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…

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NDCS Career: PIO / ACA

April 23, 2024

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

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  • Nebraska State Penitentiary (NSP)
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