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Annual Awards 2023: Outstanding Ambassador

September 18, 2023

Administrative Programs Officer I Stephanie Collado is an engagement champion at the Omaha Correctional Center (OCC) and the recipient of the NDCS Outstanding Ambassador Award. Stephanie is a very active member of the facility’s Employee Activity Committee (EAC) and she also leads the Employee Positive Impact Council (EPIC). Her inclusive approach promotes a positive work environment and encourages teammates to participate in engagement activities.

Stephanie also takes these skills and talents into her community, where she facilitates family activities and youth groups through her church and partners with local...Read more

Annual Awards 2023

September 15, 2023

It was a full house today, as NDCS teammates gathered for the agency’s annual awards ceremony. Nearly 40 team members were honored for outstanding service to NDCS and the state. These award winners set the bar high and are an inspiration to many around them!

In the weeks to come, we will be highlighting each award winner. We are honored to have amazing talent among our ranks. Please help us celebrate the achievements of all our 2023 award winners. #NDCSAnnualAwards #NDCSEventsRead more

Teammate Spotlight

September 14, 2023

The Nebraska State Penitentiary (NSP) recently welcomed Heather Slama as the facility’s human resources personnel manager. Prior to joining NSP, Heather was a laboratory scientist for NDCS, as well as an administrative technician at the Reception and Treatment Center.

Her favorite part of the job is getting to work with team members on various aspects of their career and life changes. Outside of work, Heather enjoys gardening, attending auctions, studying and reading. Welcome to your new role, Heather! #NDCSTeammatesRead more

NDCS Careers

September 14, 2023

The Work Ethic Camp in McCook, Nebraska is hiring Corrections Corporals starting at $28 per hour, plus State benefits. Promotional opportunities within, make a difference in your community. Apply for a job, stay for a career! #NDCSJobs #applyforajob #stayforacareer Find out more here! Read more

Hattie made a big impact at TSCI

September 13, 2023

It was an extra special graduation for these Thinking for a Change (T4C) cohorts at the Tecumseh State Correctional Institution (TSCI). Hattie Bolar has made a big impact at TSCI as a program specialist, and these were the last two classes she facilitated at TSCI before officially retiring.

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...Read more

Teammate Tuesday

September 12, 2023

A caring mentor can make all the difference, and Corporal (Cpl.) Ashley Bauer serves this role for many new teammates at the Nebraska Correctional Center for Women (NCCW). A field training officer for staff beginning their NDCS careers, Cpl. Bauer is attentive to questions and proactive about sharing her corrections knowledge and experience. At NCCW, she is currently assigned to Central Laundry, which is an integral part of the facility’s operations. Thank you, Cpl. Bauer, for the work you do to make a difference! #TeammateTuesdayRead more

Patriot Day 9.11

September 11, 2023

Today we remember the men and women who lost their lives 22 years ago and all those who stepped up to serve. #NeverForgetRead more

Families 4Ever event at NCCW

September 8, 2023

It was a day of games, crafts, face painting, food and outdoor fun for these kids and their moms at the Nebraska Correctional Center for Women (NCCW).

The Families 4Ever event allows children the opportunity to come into the facility and spend quality time with their moms. Members of the NCCW Survivors Club, along with parenting and recreation team members, host this annual event – a fun day that encourages moms and their children to maintain strong relationships! #BuildYourFuture

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