Safe Prisons.

Transformed Lives.

Safe Communities.

Our Mission:

Keep people safe.
 

 

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.

 
"NDCS has a national reputation for being innovative and focused on reentry and rehabilitation.”
Rob Jeffreys
Director

NDCS NEWS

View All News
May03

NDCS Careers

Located in northeast Lincoln at the Whitehall Campus, the Staff Training Academy (STA) is where careers in corrections begin. From pre-service to instructor...Read more

May02

Volunteer Highlight

While Volunteer Appreciation Month may have come to a close, our appreciation for our dedicated volunteers knows no bounds! Today, we are highlighting Carol...Read more

May01

Thank you, Mental Health Team!

Going into Mental Health Awareness Month, we want to celebrate the incredible courage and resilience of those navigating mental health challenges, while...Read more

Important Statistics

View All
1,939.00
Admissions During FY2023
5,628.01
Avg. Daily Incarcerated Pop.
3.47
Avg, Length of Stay (in Years)

Most Serious Offense at Admission (FY2023)