In Case You Missed It!

In Case You Missed It!

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The Nebraska State Penitentiary (NSP) recently welcomed Devin Espinoza to their team as a unit manager! Espinoza has been with NDCS for approximately two years and has prior corrections and military experience. As he is transitioning into his new role, Espinoza has noticed staff being very welcoming and helpful. Outside of work, he enjoys coaching sports and collecting Pokémon cards with his family. Welcome, Unit Manager Espinoza! #TeammateTuesdayRead more

Corporal (Cpl.) Jason Krause is an excellent example of a State of Nebraska teammate who uses his skills, training and public service commitment to step up and make a difference.

Last year, while supervising a road detail crew from the Community Corrections Center – Lincoln (CCC-L), Cpl. Krause encountered a vehicle fire. He quickly responded, notifying local law enforcement while assisting with moving the individual to a safe location, extinguishing the fire and awaiting rescue services.

As a result of Cpl. Krause’s training and quick response, no injuries or significant damages were sustained. Congratulations,...Read more

Dr. Sarah Hoff has made an incredible impact in the time she has been part of the Crisis Negotiation Team (CNT). For her outstanding efforts, she received the agency’s Special Teams Member Award at the NDCS annual awards ceremony.

Her impeccable organizational and communications skills shine through her leadership roles on CNT, as well as her day-to-day duties as deputy warden at the Omaha Correctional Center. As her nominators said of her, “She possesses the qualities of a great member and leader, and she is an outstanding asset to the Crisis Negotiation Team.” Congratulations! #NDCSAnnualAwardsRead more

We’re hiring Recreation Specialists at the Tecumseh State Correctional Institution. Apply for a job, stay for a career with the Nebraska Department of Correctional services. #NDCSJobs #Applyforajob #Stayforacareer #Recreation #JobSearch

You can learn more about this job by clicking here!

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Several months of dedication culminated in this important achievement for these men at the Nebraska Correctional Youth Facility (NCYF). These individuals are recent graduates of 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.

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It’s no easy task to coordinate the printing and distribution of new license plates to every vehicle in Nebraska, but this Cornhusker State Industries (CSI) team was up for the challenge. Together, they went above and beyond to organize the production of nearly 2 million license plates and facilitate delivery to Nebraska’s 93 counties.

This required tremendous coordination, teamwork and innovation. From perfecting the design alongside the Department of Motor Vehicles, to learning many aspects of the process, assisting with the production, and coordinating the processing and delivery, they rallied together to get the job...Read more

Apply for a job, stay for a career with our Maintenance Team! We have opportunities at several facilities across the state. #NDCSjobs #applyforajob #stayforacareer #Maintenance

Click here to learn more about these opportunities and apply today!

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

Welcome to the Nebraska Correctional Center for Women (NCCW) library!

The library team works to make this space feel as much like a public library as possible – having an open space, tidy shelves and many reading options. There’s a wide range of genres available, and patrons are currently enjoying book series in multiple genres!

The Law Library offers computer access to case studies for reference as well as many reference books.

NCCW gladly accepts donations of gently used books. If interested in donating, please contact the Librarian at 402-362-8862.

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