Corrections Supervisor Named Employee Of 2023 Fourth Quarter At KSCO

Press release from Kendall County Sheriff's Office:

KENDALL COUNTY, IL — The Kendall County Sheriff’s Office (KCSO) announces Sergeant Nancy Velez as Employee of the Fourth Quarter. A supervisor of the Corrections Division nominated her for exemplary performance.

Sergeant Velez has been with the Sheriff’s Office since May 2009 and is currently assigned to the Corrections Division. Since joining the Sheriff’s Office, Sgt. Velez has provided exemplary service to the Sheriff’s Office and the citizens of Kendall County. She has demonstrated a commitment to excellence, dedication to service, and distinguished leadership ability. Sgt. Velez has taken on numerous roles within the Sheriff’s Office including the Prison Rape Elimination Act Coordinator, correctional shift supervisor, and performing regular audits of the facility to ensure that we meet the highest industry standards. Sgt. Velez leads by example and her hard work, dedication, and professionalism have earned the confidence and trust of her colleagues and serve as a testament to her commitment to the citizens of Kendall County.

The KCSO employee recognition program focuses on recognizing employees for their great work. This program helps identify those employees who deserve special recognition whenever his/her duties are performed in an exemplary manner. Citizens may also be recognized under this program for an act that deserves recognition. To nominate an employee or citizen for an award you can submit your nomination on our webpage at www.kendallcountyil.gov/sheriff or contact the Sheriff’s Office for additional information.

This press release was produced by the Kendall County Sheriff's Office. The views expressed here are the department's own.