ADOC Mission Statement

The mission of the Alabama Department of Corrections is to confine, manage and provide rehabilitative programs for convicted felons in a safe, secure and humane environment, utilizing professionals who are committed to public safety and to the positive re-entry of offenders into society.

ADOC Values

  • We value ADOC's employees as our most valuable asset.
  • We value safe, secure and rehabilitative environment for the inmate population.
  • We value upholding the public trust and a positive public image, emphasizing professionalism, honesty, and integrity.
  • We value the dignity of every human being.
  • We value leadership, which promotes safe, fair and equitable work environment.
  • We value operating in the most effective and economically efficient manner possible.
  • We value the ethical conduct of all ADOC's employees.
  • We value sharing information, innovation and communication among all levels of staff.
  • We value professional working relationships among employees and opportunities for personal and professional growth.