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2021 Annual Award Winner Spotlight: Cpl. Lourdes O’Hara

October 21, 2021

Teammates at the Tecumseh State Correctional Institution (TSCI) note that Corporal (Cpl.) Lourdes O’Hara has a high level of integrity, motivation and professionalism. She is able to take charge of any situation and create a team atmosphere. Cpl. O’Hara was selected as a recipient of the Team Member of the Year Award. Cpl. O’Hara is a member of the Corrections Emergency Response Team, serves as a field training officer, and regularly volunteers for additional duties and responsibilities. She is an excellent representative of TSCI and the department. #NDCSTeamMemberSpotlight #MakeADifferenceRead more

NDCS Team Member Spotlight: Lt. Anthony Asaro

October 19, 2021

Congratulations to Lieutenant (Lt.) Anthony Asaro, who was recently recognized as the Supervisor of the Quarter at the Lincoln Correctional Center. Lt. Asaro steps up to challenges without hesitation and is known for his patience, professionalism and clear communication. Teammates look up to Asaro as a leader who demonstrates a commitment to growth. He has a strong work ethic and a positive attitude.

Your team and the department appreciate your dedication to NDCS, Lt. Asaro! #MakeADifference #KeepPeopleSafeRead more

2021 Annual Award Winner Spotlight: Cpl. Austin LeCalsey

October 18, 2021

Corporal (Cpl.) Austin LeCalsey, Corrections Emergency Response Team (CERT) member, was a recipient of the Special Teams Member Award at the NDCS Annual Awards. Cpl. LeCalsey is passionate about CERT and its mission. He is well respected by his fellow team members and they know he shows a sincere interest in developing those around him. He is always willing to go the extra mile for the department and the CERT team. Cpl. LeCalsey is an excellent representative of the Omaha Correctional Center and the department. #NDCSTeamMemberSpotlight #MakeADifferenceRead more

2021 Annual Award Winner Spotlight: Lorna Ellinger

October 15, 2021

Unit Caseworker Lorna Ellinger was a recipient of the Leadership Award at the recent NDCS Annual Awards. With over three decades at NDCS, Ellinger is a knowledgeable and caring role model, trusted to train new team members at the Community Corrections Center – Lincoln (CCC-L). She has served on the CCC-L Employee Activity Committee for a decade and goes above and beyond for her team. Her teammates note that Ellinger is one of the most caring people and is proof that leadership is not a title, but that leadership comes from the heart. Ellinger is an excellent representative of CCC-L and the department. #NDCSTeamMemberSpotlight #...Read more

Department of Labor job fair

October 14, 2021

Join Us Tomorrow - Friday, October 15th for an In-Person job fair hosted by NDCS & NDOL at the American Job Center, downtown Lincoln. Meet Recruiting Officer Weitz from 9-11a or 1-3p. See you there! www.corrections.nebraska.gov/careers/job-fairsRead more

Project improves office organization

October 13, 2021

Do you ever look in your closets at home and wonder how they ever got so messy? It happens in organizations too!

Using the Lean Six Sigma 5S methodology, NDCS team members tackled the daunting task of organizing the Human Resources supply closet.

Packed nearly to the ceiling, workers needed a system to help make quick work of the project.

5S was created just for workplace organization. It’s ultimately about reducing waste, creating efficiency and making the environment safer.

By sorting, setting in order, shining, standardizing and sustaining, team members eliminated what they no longer needed and...Read more

2021 Annual Award Winner Spotlight: Caitlyn McIlvain

October 12, 2021

Caitlyn McIlvain, administrative assistant at the Nebraska Correctional Center for Women (NCCW), was selected as a recipient of the 2021 Team Member of the Year Award. McIlvain is a self-motivated professional who always displays a positive attitude. Team members note that she goes above and beyond to build positive relationships through her compassion and desire to assist others. McIlvain has taken a leadership role for the NCCW Employee Activity Committee, where she is brainstorming ways to appreciate all of the team members at NCCW. She takes initiative and is a huge asset to the success of NCCW, which makes her a great...Read more

Warden Wells honored with two leadership awards

October 8, 2021

We’re acknowledging two accolades for NCYF Warden Loretta Wells. Not only was she recently recognized as an outstanding leader for NDCS (as seen in this photo), but last month she received the 2021 Spirit of Excellence Award from the African American Correctional Officer Association.

That award is presented to those who demonstrate excellence in leadership development while promoting diversity and inclusion in their workplace. Warden Wells started her career at NDCS in 1996 as a correctional officer. In addition to her prior custody roles, Warden Wells is also experienced in emergency preparedness, audits, investigations...Read more

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