Department for Correctional Services

Now Hiring Correctional Officers

Do you have what it takes to be a Correctional Officer? An exciting career awaits!

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Artists on the Inside exhibition 2024

The Artists on the Inside exhibition makes its 2023 return as part of the South Australian Living Artists (SALA) Festiva…

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Domestic Visit Bookings

Domestic visits are booked by prisoners. This includes face-to-face and video visit (Zoom) bookings.

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DCS Volunteers Wanted

Make a difference in the lives of those currently living in or re-entering the community in finding a new path

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Professional Visits Online Booking Portal Now Available

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The Department for Correctional Services makes South Australia a better, safer place by protecting the public from those who can cause harm and by reducing re-offending.

The Department has an important role in the criminal justice system in South Australia. We maintain safe and secure facilities for prisoners and supervise offenders in the community.

Prisons

We are responsible for South Australia’s prisons and the people in custody

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Community Corrections

Supervising offenders in the community

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Victim services

Supporting victims by ensuring they have the information they need to feel safe and protected

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Family and friends

Find out how to support a prisoner or an offender, and advice about issues that may affect you

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Rehabilitation, education and work

Reducing re-offending by improving skills and understanding

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Aboriginal services

Support and opportunities for our Aboriginal prisoners and offenders

Aboriginal Reconciliation Artwork

Careers

Work with us in a career that makes a difference to our communities

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News

18 FEBBiggest graduation of Correctional Officers in state’s history The largest group of new Correctional Officers in South Australia’s history has graduated this month, ready to use their skills and experience in prisons across the state.
18 FEBBody scan technology targeting contraband at Adelaide Women’s Prison A new body scanner at the Adelaide Women’s Prison is helping to keep contraband out – which in turn keeps Correctional Officers and prisoners safe.
6 FEBCitizen of the Year Highly valued DCS volunteer is rewarded for his unwavering commitment
25 NOVCorrections employment program delivering post-release jobs Dan Cregan MP Minister for Correctional Services Media Release

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You can help - volunteer and we can work together to make South Australia a better, safer place.

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Our projects

Find out what we are working on

Our research

Modern solutions to corrections

Our partners

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Reports and publications

Including our Annual Reports