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2021 Annual Award Winner Spotlight: Jonathan Watt

November 16, 2021

Unit Manager Jonathan Watt was a recipient of the Supervisor/Manager of the Year Award at the recent NDCS Annual Awards. Watt has exceled in a leadership position when he has been placed in an acting Unit Administrator position on multiple occasions. Watt strives to perform to the best of his ability each day and he leads by example for his team members. He is very knowledgeable about the Community Corrections Center – Lincoln (CCC-L) as well as community partners. He’s always assisting the incarcerated population in bettering themselves. Watt has proven that he is a shoulder to lean on by providing hope during difficult times,...Read more

2021 Annual Award Winner Spotlight: Linda Bos

November 15, 2021

For two decades, Human Resources Manager at Central Office (CO) Linda Bos has been working behind the scenes in hiring, promoting and recruiting. She currently supervises a recruiting team that has grown over the years as a result of her innovative ideas. She treats her team with respect and compassion and coaches them to help develop their growth. Bos has been a member of the CO Employee Activity Committee and always ensures that employees are recognized for their years of service. Bos was a recent recipient of the Supervisor/Manager of the Year Award at the NDCS Annual Awards. She is a great representative of the department. #...Read more

TSCI Employee of the Month: David Jal

November 12, 2021

Known for his leadership and professionalism, Behavioral Health Practitioner David Jal was recognized as the November Employee of the Month at the Tecumseh State Correctional Institution (TSCI). Jal interacts with staff and the incarcerated population on a daily basis within TSCI. He does this with grace and respect, while facing whatever challenges arise with intelligence and creativity. Team members value Jal's commitment to meeting the needs of the population. TSCI is proud to call Jal a teammate. Congratulations on this well-deserved honor! #MakeADifference #KeepPeopleSafeRead more

Celebrating our veterans

November 11, 2021

NDCS thanks our military veterans for your service and sacrifice. We are honored to have veterans among our team members. For your service to our country and your dedication to our mission, thank you. #MakeADifferenceRead more

2021 Annual Award Winner Spotlight: Lt. James Donahue

November 10, 2021

Lieutenant (Lt.) James Donahue was a recipient of the Leadership Award at the NDCS Annual Awards. Lt. Donahue has consistently proven himself as a valuable asset to the Omaha Correctional Center (OCC) team. As an effective leader, he always offers workable solutions to various problems. Lt. Donahue is self-motivated, has a can-do attitude and goes above and beyond when needed. He is often praised by his team members for having a positive demeanor and for being an active member in OCC’s Employee Positive Impact Council. Lt. Donahue is a great representative of OCC and the department. #NDCSTeamMemberSpotlight #MakeADifferenceRead more

2021 Annual Award Winner Spotlight: Tanita Troester

November 8, 2021

Director of Nursing at the Nebraska Correctional Center for Women (NCCW) Tanita Troester was a recipient of the Leadership Award at the NDCS Annual Awards. Troester's positive attitude shines through her communication and willingness to work with other team members. She is a visionary who is open to new ideas and willing to take on projects for the department. She finds and implements efficient processes and works hard to ensure that her team is informed about new policies and procedures.

Troester has done an excellent job building relationships throughout NCCW and always takes time to appreciate and recognize her team...Read more

Fall activities around the department

November 5, 2021

Team members across the department have embraced the fall spirit with some fun and festive autumn team-building activities. Take a look at some of the recent NDCS fall festivities!

A costume contest (complete with a visit to the Land of Oz!)

Team members let their creativity shine with a pumpkin carving contest. We had some fantastic submissions—with a castle and cat selected as the winners!

“Candy grams,” a thoughtful message attached to candy and delivered to a fellow team member as a sweet gift—just in time for Halloween

Decorated pumpkins displayed in the visiting room, where visitors...Read more

Cpl. Ellinger celebrates 35 years with the department

November 4, 2021

Today we are celebrating a career milestone for one of our teammates. Scott Ellinger, road crew corporal (cpl.) at the Community Corrections Center - Lincoln (CCC-L), marked 35 years of service with NDCS.

The incarcerated population and team members alike enjoy working with Cpl. Ellinger because of his personality, leadership and the way he treats those around him with respect and fairness.

Cpl. Ellinger was also named CCC-L's October "MVP of the Month." Congratulations on both achievements, Cpl. Ellinger! CCC-L and the department appreciate you. #MakeADifference #KeepPeopleSafeRead more

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