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Proclamation from Governor Ricketts regarding Reentry Week

April 26, 2021

More than 90 percent of the people in Nebraska prisons will reenter our communities. The work of reentry begins immediately, when someone arrives at NDCS and continues throughout the period of incarceration.

April is Second Chance month, and this week we celebrate National Reentry Week with a proclamation from Gov. Rickets. All week, we will be recognizing the impact that Reentry has on preparing people to live safe and productive lives after incarceration. #SecondChanceMonth #InstillingHopeRead more

Job Fair at SCC

April 23, 2021

Calling all part-time job seekers! There will be a job fair at Southeast Community College at 8800 O Street on April 29, from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. This job fair focuses on part-time jobs. There are some great positions through NDCS with flexible hours and good starting wages that are open such as, Optometric Aide, Registered Nurse, Corrections Officer, Secretary and more!

Don’t miss out on this great opportunity to gain experience and find your career.

If you can’t make the job fair be sure to check our job site to view/apply for all available jobs: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers

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Thank you, volunteers!

April 23, 2021

As we prepare to wrap up National Volunteer Week (April 18-24), NDCS is giving a big shout out to the many volunteers (more than 1,000) who work with our incarcerated population.

Our volunteers play an essential role in the criminal justice system, largely by supporting reentry efforts. They provide direction, inspiration, instruction and so much more.

Thank you for hanging in there with us through COVID!

If you are moved to volunteer, by all means, reach out to us! Call Alex Titov at (402) 479-5813. There are many opportunities available.Read more

Drive-thru job fair reminder

April 22, 2021

Don’t forget that today is the drive-thru career fair located in the former Sears parking lot at Gateway Mall – 63rd and O Street. From noon to 7 p.m., you can drive up and receive a bag filled with open positions from companies that are hiring now, like NDCS. Will you drive away with your future career?

The opportunities are endless with open positions such as Laundry Operator, Recreation Specialist, Safety Specialist, Chief Intel Analyst, Electrician and more. Start your career with NDCS today!

If you can’t make it to the drive-thru career fair, visit our job site to view/apply to positions: https://www....Read more

NDCS Team Member Spotlight

April 21, 2021

NDCS Team Member Spotlight: Process Improvement Coordinator Shaun Grantski

Process Improvement Coordinator Shaun Grantski is one of the NDCS teammates leading the charge to create positive change in the department. The process improvement team works with sponsors to identify initiatives that would enhance agency culture, facilitate effectiveness, create efficiencies and savings and put the focus on customers. Utilizing Lean Six Sigma methodologies, processes are improved by pinpointing problems and replacing them with smarter solutions.

The journey to improvement is multi-step. The process improvement team...Read more

Drive-thru job fair

April 20, 2021

Are you looking for a job, but don’t want to leave the comfort of your vehicle? Here’s the perfect opportunity. Gateway Mall is hosting a drive-thru career fair on Thursday, April 22. NDCS will be among the featured employers.

Motor over to the former Sears parking lot at Gateway Mall – 63rd and O Street. The hours are noon to 7 p.m.

While you won’t be able to order a burger in this drive-thru, you may be able to drive off with your future career! Each participant will receive a bag filled with open positions from companies that are hiring now, like NDCS.

If you can’t make it to the drive-thru career fair...Read more

Bunny jar guessing game

April 19, 2021

You’ve heard of elf on the shelf, but have you heard of the bunny jar guessing game?

The Employee Activities Committee at Community Corrections Center – Lincoln hosted this candy guessing game. Staff had a week to study this bunny-shaped jar and submit their guesses on how many pieces of candy were in this jar. The winner would receive all of the candy and the jar.

Congratulations to Corporal Timothy Onofrei as he hopped through the competition with his guess of 77, but that wasn’t the eggxact number of candies in the jar.

How many pieces of candy do you think are in this bunny jar?

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A 43-year career with NDCS comes to an end

April 16, 2021

A lot of things can happen in 43 years, but one thing has stayed consistent, Unit Manager Mark Danner being a part of NDCS. All things must come to an end, as today is Danner’s last day with the department and he embarks on a new adventure—retirement.

In the four decades since Danner was hired at NDCS, he has seen tremendous change. He values the many friends he has worked with through the years who have given him support and encouragement.

“True teammates are friends as well,” said Danner. “I have many in this department. Just as our department has grown, so too have I. And it is because of these friends....Read more

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