Corrections

The Corrections Department works to provide citizens with excellent protective services and effective criminal justice alternatives that promote a safe environment. Its divisions include Community Detention, Community Corrections and the Road Prison.

Community Corrections

The Community Corrections Division provides supervision of identified offenders to ensure successful completion of probation, community service work, restitution and other court-ordered requirements.

Detention

On October 1, 2013, the Escambia County Board of County Commissioners assumed responsibility for the jail operations previously operated under the Escambia County Sheriff's Office. The facilities now under the BCC are the Main Jail, the Central Booking & Detention Facility and the Video Visitation Facility.

Work Annex

The only county-operated work camp in Florida, Work Annex provides a large part of the manual labor work force for the Public Works Department.

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Corrections Photos

Escambia County Corrections staff collected toys to be distributed by Toys for Tots to children in need 4.

Escambia County Corrections staff collected toys to be distributed by Toys for Tots to children in need 6.

Escambia County Corrections staff collected toys to be distributed by Toys for Tots to children in need 1.

Escambia County Corrections staff collected toys to be distributed by Toys for Tots to children in need 5.

Escambia County Corrections staff collected toys to be distributed by Toys for Tots to children in need 3.

Escambia County Corrections staff collected toys to be distributed by Toys for Tots to children in need 2.

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Mission Statement

We are a dedicated team of professionals, devoted to serving the public by maintaining a balanced, safe and secure correctional system of institutional and community corrections programs. Collectively, we provide a healthy environment for criminal offenders to maximize opportunities through accountability for actions, treatment, education and positive reinforcement within a safe, secure and fair Corrections Department.

Vision Statement

To be an example of corrections for all others within the profession to emulate.

Core Values

Service - Providing and protecting the community with a service that is always above reproach.
Professionalism - Our conduct and behaviors will always remain at an extreme high level.
Vigilance - We will remain watchful, being mindful of our environment and our surroundings.