DC Department of Corrections

DC Department of Corrections The DC Department of Corrections (DOC) is one of several agencies under the oversight of the Deputy City Administrator... Website: http://doc.dc.gov.

The DC Department of Corrections (DOC) is one of several agencies under the oversight of the Deputy City Administrator/ Deputy Mayor for Public Safety and Justice. The mission of the DOC is to ensure public safety for citizens of the District by providing an orderly, safe, secure and humane environment for the confinement of pretrial detainees and sentenced inmates, while providing meaningful opportunities for community reintegration.

07/30/2026

Today, we celebrate the determination and hard work of our resident graduates, whose commitment to education reflects the power of growth, perseverance, and personal accountability.

This milestone is a reminder that positive change is always possible, and every step forward matters. It’s never too late to write a new chapter.

Thank you to the teachers, tutors, and Maya Angelou DC Jail administrators for your .

Congratulations to each graduate on this well-earned achievement. 🎓

Join us at the DC Army National Guard Law Enforcement Career Fair!💼The DC Department of Corrections is hiring for multip...
06/08/2026

Join us at the DC Army National Guard Law Enforcement Career Fair!💼

The DC Department of Corrections is hiring for multiple roles, from correctional officers to skilled trades and educators. Stop by on June 9, scan the QR code, and take the next step in your career!

We’re proud to share that last week, Director Thomas Faust, Warden Joe Page III, and members of the DOC Operations team ...
02/10/2026

We’re proud to share that last week, Director Thomas Faust, Warden Joe Page III, and members of the DOC Operations team appeared before the National Commission on Accreditation for Corrections, and the DC Department of Corrections is officially reaccredited by the American Correctional Association.

This achievement places DOC among a small percentage of local adult detention facilities nationwide to earn and maintain ACA accreditation, which is granted on a three-year cycle.

Address

3924 Minnesota Avenue, NE
Washington D.C., DC
20019

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 5pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 5pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 5pm
Thursday 8:30am - 5pm
Friday 8:30am - 5pm

Telephone

+12026737316

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