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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COVID-19: Important information for visitors

Children will be able to attend face-to-face domestic visits to all South Australian prisons.

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SA Public Sector Purpose

The South Australian Public Sector has united under the purpose statement of ‘Making a difference so South Australia thr…

Domestic Visit Bookings Pilot

From 1 February DCS will pilot a program where prisoners book their own domestic visits at selected prisons.

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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

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.

About us

Prisons

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

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

Family and friends

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

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

Careers

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

SA Parole Board

Find out about the SA Parole Board and its role in the justice system

News

22 MARPrisoner settlement notice Victims in relation to the criminal acts of Aaron Daniele are invited to seek further information.
3 AUGNotice regarding Prisoner Finances You may have seen in the media that on Thursday 28 July a Serco employee was arrested and charged with the alleged aggravated theft of prisoner funds from the Adelaide Remand Centre.
25 MAYDCS funds Indigenous psychology scholarships DCS is proud to be funding the next generation of Aboriginal psychologists for the next three years under a prestigious scholarship.
19 MAYFace-to-face domestic visits reopen to children From Saturday 28 May 2022, children will be able to attend face-to-face domestic visits.