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

We’ve launched a new phrase of evidence-based programming aimed at providing strengths-based reentry support services to incarcerated individuals. This month...Read more

Harambee Afrikan Cultural Organization members hosted their annual banquet at the Omaha Correctional Center. This organization promotes the idea that cultural...Read more

As educational opportunities at NDCS facilities continue to expand, we’re excited to announce a new cohort of students at the Tecumseh State Correctional...Read more

Important Statistics

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)