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NDCS Careers

July 11, 2023

For more than 150 years, the American Correctional Association (ACA) has championed the cause of corrections and correctional effectiveness. The…

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Partner With Us!

July 10, 2023

We’re happy to announce a new resource for our community partners and all those who have a desire to volunteer with NDCS! Check out our Volunteer…

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Prison Fellowship host TSCI staff appreciation event

July 7, 2023

Our teammates do some amazing things, and it’s always rewarding to see their work recognized. This summer, Prison Fellowship sponsored an event to…

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Blues Behind Bars visits NDCS facilities

July 6, 2023

A drum set, guitars and a message of hope recently made a stop at multiple NDCS facilities.  Blues Behind Bars, a Colorado-based outreach…

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  • 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
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NDCS Careers

July 6, 2023

We’re seeking a high-energy, visionary leader for the NDCS Reentry Services unit. As Assistant Deputy Director - Reentry, the ideal candidate will…

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Director of Nursing retires after several decades

July 5, 2023

Last week teammates gathered to congratulate and celebrate Director of Nursing Diana Severson as she heads into retirement. Diana touched many lives…

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RTC staff member injured in assault

July 5, 2023

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (23-51) CONTACT Dayne Urbanovsky, Director of Strategic Communications OFFICE 402-479-5799 | dayne.urbanovsky@nebraska.gov…

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OCC Teammates Blood Drive

July 3, 2023

Teammates at the Omaha Correctional Center (OCC) recently teamed up with the American Red Cross to help save lives through a blood drive at the…

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  • Omaha Correctional Center - (OCC)
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National Social Media Day

June 30, 2023

In honor of National Social Media Day, we invite you to check out our other social media platforms! Keep up to date on stories about NDCS teammates,…

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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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RTC inmate death

June 30, 2023

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (23-50) CONTACT Dayne Urbanovsky, Director of Strategic Communications OFFICE 402-479-5799 | dayne.urbanovsky@nebraska.gov…

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  • Reception and Treatment Center (RTC)
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