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Maxwell Leadership Training

April 11, 2024

At NDCS, developing our people is a key part of our Strategic Plan. Whether it’s our in-house First-Level Leader and Leadership Academy programs, on-line training resources, or involvement in national organizations, it’s all about growing and becoming better leaders.

This week, NDCS leaders spent time together at a training facilitated by the Maxwell Institute. They studied The 5 Levels of Leadership, which is a blueprint for developing a leadership culture, and also learned how to instill a culture of 360° leadership within the organization.

Thank you to the Maxwell Institute for the incredible passion you...Read more

Solar Eclipse at TSCI

April 10, 2024

Teammates at the Tecumseh State Correctional Institution (TSCI) were able to catch a glimpse of the solar eclipse this last Monday. And in alignment with our mission to keep people safe, check out their unique way to see the eclipse without solar glasses. #People #Eclipse2024Read more

Teammate of Quarter

April 9, 2024

Congratulations to an outstanding member of our team: Recruitment Specialist Jess Wentling!

Jess is often behind the camera taking headshots of our new team members on their first day of training, and we’re excited to get to recognize her as the Central Office Team Member of the Quarter! As a recruitment specialist, she creates first-rate recruitment materials and represents the agency at career events.

Jess has also been essential to the agency wide implementation of new software and equipment for identification badges. Throughout the course of this project, she has provided training, ongoing troubleshooting and...Read more

Hats off Graduates

April 8, 2024

Hats off to these graduates for a job well done! The Nebraska Correctional Youth Facility (NCYF) commencement ceremony recognized five individuals with NCYF Community High School diplomas and one with a State of Nebraska diploma.

Since 2008, there have been 524 high school graduates from NCYF Community High School receiving their diploma in compliance with the requirements for our Rule 10 Special Purpose High School and many additional graduates completing their GED.

Congratulations to the graduates, and thank you to the teachers, staff and family members who played a part in guiding them to this milestone!...Read more

Class 324 Graduated

April 5, 2024

Today we celebrate our newest teammates at the Nebraska Department of Correctional Services. Welcome to the team, Class 324!

Congratulations to these men and women who have dedicated the last six weeks learning the knowledge and practical skills to begin a successful NDCS career. Though today ends their journey at the Staff Training Academy, a new journey evolves as they move on to their respective facilities and career paths throughout the agency.

Thanks for joining our team and the mission to #KeepPeopleSafe

#Class324 #NDCSEvents #People

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Cheers to 45 Years

April 4, 2024

Celebrating 45 Years with the State of Nebraska! Please help us congratulate Annette Powers, administrative technician, for her amazing accomplishment and dedication to Nebraska. Annette has been a part of the Nebraska Department of Correctional Services since 2005. Prior to that, she worked at Federal Surplus, NET and the Nebraska State Capitol building, where her career began.

During her tenure with the State, Annette has cultivated a tremendous amount of knowledge, skills and relationships. She’s an integral part of the Purchasing Division, and we’re grateful to have her on the team! #People

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Spring is in the air!

April 4, 2024

Spring is in the air!

Teammates across the State of Nebraska are sharing what spring looks like at their facilities. Both members of the incarcerated population and teammates dedicate hours of time year round to keep the flower beds and vegetable gardens thriving and growing.

#PhysicalPlant #Spring #People

Spring into action and find your career with NDCS today: www.corrections.nebraska.gov/careers

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SERVES Team Graduation

April 3, 2024

This has been a special week for our agency! Twenty team members completed training to successfully graduate from the SERVES school. As a part of the SERVES team — one of the NDCS special teams — they will take their new knowledge and skills back to their facilities to provide peer support, advocacy and resilience-building tools to staff and their families.

These team members have committed to being an active presence of support in their facilities and throughout the agency, providing resources and referrals tailored to various circumstances.

Thank you for stepping up and answering the call to make a difference...Read more

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