Careers

photo of NDCS teammates: caseworker, food service worker, corrections corporal, nurse and educator. Nebraska Dept. of Correctional Services logo, and text: Apply for a job, stay for a career!

We're on a mission to TRANSFORM Nebraska, and we invite you to be a part of it!

TRANSFORM Nebraska aims to address the complex needs of individuals within the correctional system, promoting personal growth, behavior change, and ultimately increasing the rates of successful reintegration into society after incarceration.

The Nebraska Department of Correctional Services (NDCS) offers more than 150 job classifications. People who choose NDCS come from a variety of school and career backgrounds from criminal justice to health and wellness, manufacturing, food service, banking, military, construction and everything in-between.

Whether it's educational opportunities, vocational training, mental health support, substance use treatment or life skills development, no matter where you are in NDCS, you will play an essential role in reinforcing positive behaviors and preparing individuals for a successful life in their communities.

Come TRANSFORM Nebraska with us!

Click here to apply

Meet the Agency Recruiter:

Agency Recruiter Jonah

Hi! I'm Jonah Pfingsten, your NDCS Agency Recruiter.

✆ Call or Text me at 402-805-7593

or click here to Contact Me

 

Did you know after a year of service with NDCS, you could join one of our **Special Teams?
**Each team will have prerequisites, a training school or academy, and qualifications to join.

 

See how this career can benefit you!

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Learn more about the NDCS Career Paths below

Criminal Justice

Criminal Justice Career Paths

  • Corporal
  • Sergeant
  • Lieutenant
  • Captain
  • Major
  • Associate Warden
  • Deputy Warden
  • Warden
  • Investigator
  • Unit Caseworker
  • Unit Case Manager
  • Unit Manager
  • Unit Administrator
  • Training Specialist

*Paid Officer Internships Available*

Facility Operations & Support Staff

Facility Operations Careers at NDCS

Facility Operations Career Paths

  • Electrician
  • Electronics Technician
  • Engineer
  • Facilities Construction Coordinator
  • Facilities Engineering Manage
  • Facility Maintenance Leader
  • Facility Maintenance Specialist
  • Facility Maintenance Supervisor
  • Facilities Management Systems Coordinator
  • Plumber
  • Safety Specialist

Food Services

NDCS Food Service Team

Food Service Career Paths 

  • Food Service Worker
  • Food Service Manager
  • Food Service Director

Health Services

Health Services Careers at NDCS

Behavioral Health Services Career Paths

  • Psychiatric Director
  • Psychiatrist
  • Psychology Director
  • Psychologist
  • Mental Health Practitioner
  • Mental Health Registered Nurse
  • Social Work Director
  • Certified Master Social Work Supervisor
  • Certified Master Social Worker
  • Clinical Program Manager
  • Chemical Dependency Supervisor
  • Chemical Dependency Counselor
  • Chemical Dependency Treatment Specialist

**Unpaid Internships Available** 

Medical Health Services Career Paths

  • Physician / Physician Assistant
  • Nurse Practitioner
  • Physician
  • Dentist
  • Pharmacist
  • Pharmacy Manager
  • Nurse Supervisor
  • Registered Nurse
  • Licensed Practical Nurse
  • Radiology
  • Medical Records
  • Administrative Assistant
  • Staff Care Technician (Certified Med Aide)
  • Dental Assistant
  • Laboratory Scientist
  • Medical Radiographer
  • Medical Records Clerk
  • Optometric Aide
  • Pharmacy Technicians 

**Unpaid Internships Available** 

Programming & Education

Programming & Education Careers at NDCS

Programming & Education Career Paths

  • Teacher
  • Principal
  • Administrative Assistant
  • Recreation Manager
  • Recreation Specialist
  • Reentry Specialist
  • Vocational and Life Skills Coordinator
  • Religious Coordinator
  • Librarian
Careers at NDCS