Department of Corrections Training Academy

The Rhode Island Department of Corrections Training Academy is responsible for training Correctional Officer Candidates through a rigorous twelve-week academy. The academy is mentally, physically, and emotionally demanding as we prepare the candidates to perform the duties of a Correctional Officer. Candidates will be taught skills such as: de-escalation to manage situations through the use of effective interpersonal communication skills; cultural diversity; mental health awareness; suicide prevention; and inmate supervision. Click here to learn more about the Training Academy. Applications are currently being accepted: RIDOC Correctional Officer Job Application

Mission

The mission of the Rhode Island Department of Corrections (RIDOC) is to contribute to public safety by maintaining a balanced correctional system of institutional and community programs that provide a range of custodial options, supervision and rehabilitative services in order to facilitate successful offender reentry into the community upon release.

COVID-19 Information

The Rhode Island Department of Corrections is committed to protecting the health and welfare of the staff and offenders who work and live within our offices and facilities. In addition to the Department’s Mission, RIDOC's top priority right now is preventing the introduction of COVID-19 into our facilities. Click here for more information on COVID-19.