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NDCS Team Member Spotlight:

With nearly two decades of experience and several jobs under her belt, Maria Bieker says what she enjoys about working at NDCS is that every day is unique and brings a new challenge. Bieker has served as a corporal, unit caseworker and now, a unit case manager -- all at the Work Ethic Camp (WEC) in McCook.

A self-proclaimed “list queen” who likes to have her agenda scheduled, Bieker still enjoys the novelty of each day. “Every day is different. I try and have a set plan on what work is going to get done, but the flow of the facility directs my day.” WEC is known for having a tight-knit...Read more

Congratulations to the newest NDCS teammates! Class 1121 graduated from the Staff Training Academy today. Welcome! #KeepPeopleSafeRead more

Men from the Community Corrections Center – Omaha have been volunteering their time to give back to the community through Habitat for Humanity. They recently worked on a house in Omaha, replacing damaged areas to make the house livable for a deserving family. Many of the guys volunteer to help with these projects every Saturday.

One participant, who has volunteered every weekend since May, was asked why he participates in these projects. “I volunteer for Habitat for Humanity to better my skills in construction and do something positive for the community,” he said. #MakeADifferenceRead more

Hiring bonuses - up to $15,000 and we've got commuter bonuses for teammates hired at Tecumseh State Correctional Institution. Over 150 different career opportunities available - Food Service, Nurses, Corporals, and much more!! Current TSCI Openings: https://bit.ly/2VLuxbA #TSCIjobs #NDCSjobs #NDCSjobs #applyforajob #stayforacareer #weneedyouRead more

A big congratulations to these men for graduating from the Thinking for a Change (T4C) program at the Nebraska State Penitentiary this summer. Developed by the National Institute of Corrections, T4C is designed to help participants develop social and problem-solving skills — skills that will allow them to react to situations in positive ways, rather than making bad or destructive choices. We are proud of all the work they have put into their future success. #KeepPeopleSafe #MakeADifferenceRead more

Thousands of children with an incarcerated mom or dad unwrap joy each year thanks to the work of the Prison Fellowship Angel Tree Christmas program.

Liz Stanosheck, area director of Prison Fellowship Ministries, recently visited Community Corrections Center – Lincoln to talk to the incarcerated population about signing up for the Angel Tree Christmas program. Children who are a part of this program will receive a gift and a message of hope this December, on behalf of their incarcerated parent. Angel Tree also offers year-round support to families through summer camps and sports camps for children of incarcerated...Read more

The Community Corrections Center – Lincoln (CCC-L) recently teamed up with The Chocolate Season to host the chocolate and coffee shop's food truck at CCC-L. The truck visited both the men's and women's housing units with coffee, chai, scones and a large assortment of homemade desserts. It’s safe to say that everyone enjoyed it!

Thank you to The Chocolate Season for providing team members and the incarcerated population with the lovely taste of coffee and desserts.Read more

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