Department for Correctional Services

The Department for Correctional Services (DCS) is central to South Australia’s criminal justice system. DCS employs more than 2000 staff across both regional and metropolitan areas and is responsible for nine prisons and seventeen Community Correctional facilities. Our department exists to contribute to public safety, the reduction of crime and the protection of victims through the safe, secure and humane management of offenders under our supervision and the provision of opportunities for rehabilitation.Our Mission and Vision:Our vision is for ‘a safer community by protecting the public and reducing re-offending.'Our mission is to 'contribute to public safety through the safe, secure and humane management of offenders and the provision of opportunities for rehabilitation and reintegration.’Our Values:• Honesty and Integrity• Professionalism and Accountability• Being Socially Responsible• Ethical and Respectful Behaviours• Equity, Diversity and Cultural Inclusion• Courage and Tenacity• ServiceOur Strategy: Reduce Re-offending 10% by 2020On 11 August 2016, the State Government unveiled an ambitious strategy to improve community safety and address reoffending. Reducing Reoffending: 10% by 2020 aims to achieve a 10% reduction in the number of people who return to correctional services by 2020. Currently in South Australia, 46% of those released from prison will return to corrective services within two years. This strategy aims to stem the growth of our prison system. For more information please view the report on our website.Employment Opportunities: We work towards our vision for a safer community through the contribution of more than 2000 staff who are employed in a wide variety of fields, from correctional officers to social workers, psychologists and supervisors of court orders. Their commitment ensures we deliver quality services to prisoners, offenders and victims of crime.If you accept the challenge and take the opportunity to join Correctional Services, you'll make an important contribution to society.In a supportive and collaborative environment, you’ll work alongside dedicated and passionate people and help to turn around the lives of offenders. Encountering interesting professional challenges, you'll assist offenders in making big changes and help to rebuild lives affected by crime.For job vacancies and more information please visit our website.Contact us:Mail: GPO Box 1747, Adelaide, SA 5001Address: 400 King William Street, Adelaide, SA 5000Email: [email protected]: (08) 8226 9000