The Nebraska Department of Correctional Services

The Nebraska Department of Correctional Services

The Nebraska Department of Correctional Services’ (NDCS) mission is:  'Keep people safe.'

The agency operates nine prisons in five communities in Nebraska.

It is the second largest state agency and employs approximately 2,300 team members in more than 150 different job classifications.

 
"Through developing our people, following sound correctional policies, and investing in our physical plants, we provide program opportunities for our population to develop the tools and skills to successfully reenter their communities."
Rob Jeffreys
Director

NDCS NEWS

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Nov18

Domesti-PUPS program

Domesti-PUPS is a Lincoln-based organization that provides therapy dogs, service dogs, and obedience-trained rescue dogs.

Programs such as Domesti-...Read more

Nov18

We're hiring: Food Service Team

Join our Food Services team today! This rewarding career path helps incarcerated individuals prepare for their futures with meaningful work trajectories. Your...Read more

Nov15

Reentry Summit Recap

On Wednesday, NDCS hosted the inaugural Reentry Summit at Metropolitan Community College in Omaha. Pathways to Purpose: Meaningful Work Trajectories brought...Read more

Important Statistics

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2,132.00
Admissions During FY2023
5,880.00
Avg. Daily Incarcerated Pop.
3.55
Avg, Length of Stay (in Years)

Most Serious Offense at Admission (FY2024)