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Advanced Leadership Academy

July 11, 2023

Mentorship, collaboration, problem solving … as part of the NDCS Advanced Leadership Academy, these NDCS teammates are taking their leadership skills to the next level.

The leaders kicked off the academy this summer with a two-day training where each was challenged to evaluate their own leadership abilities based on 360-evaluations from their peers, supervisors and direct reports. They also learned a problem-solving model that they will use to identify and solve a challenge at their facility within the next six months.

Because experience can be the best teacher, each member was paired with a...Read more

NDCS Careers

July 11, 2023

For more than 150 years, the American Correctional Association (ACA) has championed the cause of corrections and correctional effectiveness. The Tecumseh State Correctional Institution (TSCI) is seeking a detail-oriented individual to serve as the facility’s ACA accreditation manager. As Administrative Programs Officer II, this person will oversee all aspects of planning and compliance with ACA standards....Read more

Partner With Us!

July 10, 2023

We’re happy to announce a new resource for our community partners and all those who have a desire to volunteer with NDCS! Check out our Volunteer Services webpage for volunteer requirements, current volunteer opportunities and to connect with a member of our Volunteer Services team: https://corrections.nebraska.gov/Volunteer

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Prison Fellowship host TSCI staff appreciation event

July 7, 2023

Our teammates do some amazing things, and it’s always rewarding to see their work recognized. This summer, Prison Fellowship sponsored an event to show appreciation to Tecumseh State Correctional Institution (TSCI) teammates for everything they do. Individuals who participate in Prison Fellowship Academy spent time assembling the bags of goodies that were distributed to staff.

Prison Fellowship Academy is an intensive, faith-based program that leads incarcerated men and women through a holistic life transformation process. Participants are guided by Prison Fellowship staff and volunteers to lead lives of purpose and...Read more

Blues Behind Bars visits NDCS facilities

July 6, 2023

A drum set, guitars and a message of hope recently made a stop at multiple NDCS facilities. Blues Behind Bars, a Colorado-based outreach program, visited facilities in Lincoln, McCook, Omaha, Tecumseh and York. Since 2009, the group has brought blues music and a Christian message to individuals who are incarcerated.

Thank you to the team who made these events happen! #BuildYourFuture #NDCSEvents

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NDCS Careers

July 6, 2023

We’re seeking a high-energy, visionary leader for the NDCS Reentry Services unit. As Assistant Deputy Director - Reentry, the ideal candidate will have knowledge of the criminal justice system, experience with incarcerated people, access to community resources, an understanding of the emerging trends within reentry and the ability to make data-driven decisions. Click here to...Read more

Director of Nursing retires after several decades

July 5, 2023

Last week teammates gathered to congratulate and celebrate Director of Nursing Diana Severson as she heads into retirement. Diana touched many lives during a NDCS career that spanned several decades. In fact, today would have been her 30th anniversary with the agency!

Diana has spent countless hours of her career in the facility clinics, providing exceptional care to patients. She deeply cared about being an advocate and educator to all the nurses and medical staff at NDCS.

We wish her well in her new adventure of retirement! #NDCSTeammates #Retirement

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OCC Teammates Blood Drive

July 3, 2023

Teammates at the Omaha Correctional Center (OCC) recently teamed up with the American Red Cross to help save lives through a blood drive at the facility. The donations from this drive could potentially save 30 lives. Thank you to all who participated! #NDCSEvents #SaveLivesRead more

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