IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Maintenance Specialist Kevin Goodban paints trim at the Nebraska State Penitentiary (NSP). Goodban has been with the Nebraska Department of Correctional Services (NDCS) since 1996. His main job duties include fixing things throughout the facility, painting and maintaining the building. “I like the people I work with,” Goodban said. “I started as an officer and worked my way through. I just try to enlighten people and answer questions.” #NDCSTeamMemberSpotlightRead more

IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Captain Jared Kolarik puts up a QDIP board in his office at the Nebraska State Penitentiary (NSP). Kolarik has been with the Nebraska Department of Correctional Services (NDCS) since 2006. His main job duties include supervising day shift team members, handling investigations and critical incident reviews and hiring new team members.

"In the pursuit of eliminating wickedness from the world I enjoy being part of a system that holds people accountable, and by being a public servant I can strive for atonement relative to my own past transgressions," Kolarik said. "It’s important to me that I give the...Read more

IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Mail/Material Specialist Jenny Snell has been employed for eighteen years. Jenny’s job duties include running the mail room at the Omaha Correctional Center (OCC). She is responsible for all incoming and outgoing inter-office and US Mail. In this picture she is opening a package for inspection to ensure there is not contraband inside the package prior to it going into the institution. Jenny states that she enjoys her job because it keeps her busy all day long. #NDCSTeamMemberSpotlightRead more