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Celebrating the retirement of Jeff Salomons

July 30, 2021

Please join us in celebrating the retirement of Lincoln Correctional Center (LCC)/Diagnostic and Evaluation Center/Community Corrections Center – Lincoln, safety specialist, Jeff Salomons. With over 35 years at NDCS, Salomons began his career in March of 1986 at the LCC. He’s held positions such as corporal, sergeant and unit caseworker before becoming a safety specialist. Salomons was also in the 24th Medical Unit of the Nebraska National Guard. His last day with the department is August 27, 2021. His years of safety knowledge and his ability to relate to all team members will be missed by all. His team members note that he is...Read more

Open positions in Food Services

July 30, 2021

Lincoln, Tecumseh and Omaha have immediate openings in Food Services. Paid Training | Great Benefits | Apply for a job, stay for a career Click here to find out more: https://bit.ly/3xeTp8k #foodservices #culinary #NDCSjobs #applyforajob #stayforacareer #weneedyouRead more

IPS Graduation at NCCW

July 29, 2021

Congratulations to these women for graduating from the Intentional Peer Support (IPS) program through a partnership with Mental Health Association of Nebraska at the Nebraska Correctional Center for Women. IPS helps individuals recover from mental illness, addiction or trauma with the assistance of someone who has similar life experiences.

These women are making the department proud with their hard work and the impact these skills will make in their future success. Congratulations! #MakeADifferenceRead more

The CCC-L Sanitation Kings

July 28, 2021

A big thank you to these guys for power washing chairs, on top of their other duties, such as cleaning their housing unit at the Community Corrections Center – Lincoln (CCC-L). They have been proclaimed as the “Sanitation Kings” by team members at CCC-L.

These three gentlemen have been meeting every morning with Case Manager Jacob Medley to go over daily tasks. Team members have noted that these three make a positive impact on the housing unit’s sanitation. CCC-L and the department appreciate all their hard work. #MakeADifferenceRead more

CCC-L and MHA-NE present at NCCW

July 27, 2021

Team members from the Community Corrections Center – Lincoln (CCC-L) and staff from the Mental Health Association of Nebraska (MHA-NE) visited the Nebraska Correctional Center for Women (NCCW) to give a presentation to approximately 70 incarcerated women about the transition process from NCCW to the CCC-L, where the population is allowed to participate in work opportunities in the community.

These kinds of collaborations provide valuable resources to the NCCW population about the transition and reentry process. Thank you to our NDCS teammates and MHA-NE staff for sharing your knowledge and encouragement! #MakeADifferenceRead more

Lt. Bailey and Electrician Thomsen celebrate 40 years at NDCS

July 26, 2021

Lieutenant Ronald Bailey and Electrician Michael Thomsen were recognized for their 40 years of service to NDCS. Both individuals bring a vast amount of knowledge and experience to the Nebraska State Penitentiary and NDCS. These gentlemen are greatly valued by their team members.

Thank you for you service and congratulations, Bailey and Thomsen! #MakeADifference #CongratulationsRead more

Job Fair in Omaha on July 26

July 25, 2021

Hey Veterans - Join Us! NDCS will be in Omaha tomorrow - July 26th for an In-Person job fair hosted by Nebraska Dept of Labor. Be there! #NDCSjobs #yourcalling #jobs #Nurses #correctons www.corrections.nebraska.gov/careersRead more

NDCS Team Member Spotlight

July 23, 2021

Team Member Spotlight:

Estela Finn serves a key role in NDCS as a translator. She provided much needed assistance to the state during the 2019 flooding and was honored this year for her “Excellence in Leadership” during COVID-19. Finn was instrumental in making sure the agency’s key messages were communicated to Spanish-speaking members of the incarcerated population. She has proven to be an invaluable resource to the department and to the state, lending her talents to situations that might otherwise require outside resources to address. Finn says the thing she likes most about her job is that it makes her feel useful...Read more

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