Wisconsin Department of Corrections
Government AdministrationWisconsin, United States1001-5000 Employees
The Wisconsin Department of Corrections is a state government agency that oversees custody and supervision of individuals to safeguard public safety and uphold high correctional standards. Its mission centers on protecting the public, staff, and those in its care, while creating avenues for positive change and collaborating with community service providers and other criminal justice entities. The department envisions excellence in correctional practices and aims to ensure safety for victims and communities, guided by the principle that every person, every family, and every community matters. Based in Madison, Wisconsin, it operates within the government administration landscape as a substantial public sector organization. Its ongoing work emphasizes partnerships and reform-oriented efforts within the stateβs justice system to advance custody and supervision while supporting community safety.