In Case You Missed It!

In Case You Missed It!

NDCS Social Media Posts

Congratulations to Corporal (Cpl) Julia Wilkinson on her selection as the November Employee of the Month at the Nebraska State Penitentiary! Cpl. Wilkinson always has a positive and kind attitude. Her teammates shared that she efficiently and effectively finds ways to ensure the safety and security of the facility. #NDCSTeammatesRead more

We’re hiring Dentists and Dental Assistants! Great benefits, wages based upon experience, +$3 per hour facility differential. *Check individual job listings for more details Apply for a job, stay for a career. #NDCSjobs #Dentists #DentalAssistants

**Disclaimer: Not all NDCS facility locations might have openings for this specific classification, check our website regularly for updates!...Read more

This month we celebrate three special PUPS - Bingo, Perry, and Coach, as they have completed their training at the Tecumseh State Correctional Institution (TSCI) and moved into their fur-ever homes. Thanks to our fantastic partners at Domesti-PUPS and these men for making a difference through this incredible program! #BuildYourFutureRead more

A team of four National Institute of Corrections (NIC) leaders spent time with NDCS security subject-matter experts to share their specialized corrections training and resources. While in Nebraska, they delivered a security audit training — just one example of the many steps being taken to ensure NDCS operates at the highest level and takes the lead in implementing best practices.

The mission of NIC is to advance public safety by shaping and enhancing correctional policies and practices through leadership, learning and innovation. Huge thanks to the NIC leaders for the invaluable knowledge and experience they shared with...Read more

Congratulations to our NDCS team members who received the Excellence in Leadership recognition from Governor Jim Pillen. This award recognizes teammates whose job performance has exceeded the highest standards and contributed to the overall effectiveness of the agency. We are grateful for their many contributions and the difference they make! #NDCSTeammatesRead more

Several months of dedication culminated in an important achievement for these men, who recently graduated from the Thinking for a Change (T4C) program.

Created by the National Institute of Corrections, T4C is a high-level cognitive behavioral program that utilizes role playing to address attitude, behavior, family, friends and criminogenic thinking. Throughout the class, participants practice applying these skills learned with real-life scenarios. Moving forward, they can be confident that they have the tools to make positive choices.

Thank you to the peer and staff facilitators, and congratulations to these men...Read more

The Nebraska Department of Correctional Services thanks all military veterans for their service and sacrifice. We take pride in knowing we have many veterans among our ranks. The skills and commitment they bring greatly enriches our agency.

To all who have served, thank you. #NDCSTeammates #VeteransDayRead more

Last month, the Kairos Inside Prison Ministry held an event at the Nebraska State Penitentiary. Kairos Inside is a Christian ministry whose mission is to develop a Christian community inside prisons. Their goal is to address the spiritual needs of incarcerated men, women, youth, AND their families.

The Kairos Inside program is held for three and a half days and is led by Kairos volunteers. This event includes a series of talks, discussions and chapel meditations. For many participants, the event creates the desire to become a Christian and for others the desire to continue their spiritual growth.

Thank you to all...Read more

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