The DOC supervises adult offenders through safe & humane services, programs & facilities to meet its dual mission of public safety and offender rehabilitation.
𝟲/𝟭𝟱/𝟮𝟲: Resident phone and tablet services at the Community Corrections Treatment Center in Smyrna will be temporarily unavailable today from 9am until approximately noon for routine system maintenance. Please continue to follow us here for updates.
Tomorrow, June 15 from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM, join us at the Hares Corner Probation and Parole (26 Parkway Circle New Castle, DE) Job Fair for individuals under community supervision and the general public.
Shoutout to DOC Helping Hands — a group dedicated to giving back to local organizations - for braving the heat to run in the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Greater Delaware “Hustle for the House” 5K Run/Walk in Middletown.
#DelawareDOC#CommunityService#GivingBack
We make the Correctional Officer hiring process easy!
First, open a printable copy of the step-by-step checklist: doc.delaware.gov/.../CO_Hiri…
Next, apply online: jobapscloud.com/DE/?Keyword=…
Have questions? 302-734-JOIN (5646) or doc.recruiting@delaware.gov.
August 1, join us for our next Correctional Officer Hiring Event. 8a-1p. 245 McKee Rd, Dover. Speak with DOC Officers and HR professionals about our new higher starting salary for CO's and lower age requirement, the hiring process, Academy training, and more.
Walk-Ins Welcome!
June 10–12, the 40th Annual Law Enforcement Torch Run (LETR) for Special Olympics DE will take place on major roadways statewide.
If you encounter Torch Run participants in your travels, please slow down, move over when necessary, and use caution. Their safety is a top priority.
💡Put your electrical skills to work where they make a real impact.
The Delaware DOC is now hiring for a Correctional Physical Plant Maintenance/Master Electrician at the Sussex Correctional Institution in Georgetown.
Learn more and apply here: jobapscloud.com/DE/?Keyword=…
Join DDOC and many other State agencies at the DHR 5th Annual Career Fair, held in partnership with the DOL!
Find all current State of Delaware job openings, including Delaware DOC positions, here: jobapscloud.com/DE/?Keyword=…
Monday, June 15 from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM as Hares Corner Probation and Parole (26 Parkway Circle New Castle, DE) hosts a community job fair for individuals under community supervision and the public.
Explore employment opportunities and access valuable local resources.
DDOC has summer heat measures in place to protect the health, safety, and wellbeing of incarcerated individuals and correctional employees, including In 2026, completing a years-long initiative to install air conditioning in all housing units statewide.
This Saturday, join us for our next Correctional Officer Hiring Event - 8:00 am to 1:00 pm at the Delaware Department of Correction Administration Building, 245 McKee Road, Dover.
Walk-Ins Welcome!
JoinDelawareDOC.com or contact our Recruiters at 302.739.JOIN (5646) for more.
Instructor Mack, Lt. Smith and P&P Officers spoke with students at the Louis L Redding Middle School “Soaring Into Success” Career Fair before presenting to students in the Middletown High School Criminal Justice Program about careers in corrections and community supervision.
Congratulations to the first nine work release residents who successfully completed the five-week Escape the Odds Non-CDL Box Truck Pilot Program!
We are proud of these residents for their hard work and commitment to building a better future.
#DelawareDOC#Reentry
P&P hosted a reentry fair inside SCI inmates nearing their release. The event was co-sponsored by The Way Home in honor of the late Dolores Clark.
Events like this are key to helping individuals build connections to employment, education, housing resources, and community support.
Throughout, P&P offices are bringing resources on-site to support the reentry success. See flyers.
-Hares Corner: 26 Parkway Circle, New Castle
-Cherry Lane: 314 Cherry Lane, New Castle
-Dover: 511 Maple Pkwy, Dover
-Georgetown: 22855 Dupont Blvd, Georgetown
#Reentry
We recently launched our first-ever directory highlighting the wide range of programs and services designed to support successful reentry, strengthen families, reduce recidivism, and enhance public safety throughout Delaware.
Check out the directory here: doc.delaware.gov/assets/docu…
𝟓/𝟐𝟗: Inmate phone, video visitation, and tablet services at James T. Vaughn Correctional Center are currently unavailable due to an outage impacting the provider. DOC is actively monitoring the restoration efforts and will share updates as information becomes available.
The Delaware Department of Correction Prison Arts Program has officially launched its very own Facebook page! 🎨
Find and follow the new DOC Prison Arts Program Facebook page here: facebook.com/profile.php?id=…#DelawareDOC#PrisonArts
Last week, Dover P&P hosted a successful job fair, giving individuals under community supervision and the public the chance to connect with local employers, explore career opportunities, and apply for positions.
Follow us online to learn more about future public events like this.