About Us

Mission, Vision, Core Values

MISSION

The Mission of the Mississippi Department of Corrections (MDOC) is to enhance public safety by providing safe and secure facilities, effective supervision, and rehabilitative services that transform lives.​

VISION 

The Vision of the MDOC is to be a professional organization that is honorable, innovative, and fiscally responsible.

CORE VALUES

INTEGRITY
MDOC employees serve as positive role models and conduct themselves professionally through fair, honest, and ethical behavior.

ACCOUNTABILITY
MDOC employees accept responsibility at all levels for decisions, actions, and consequences.

FAIRNESS
MDOC employees perform their duties in a just manner free of discrimination and favoritism.

COMPETENCE 
MDOC employees possess the skill, knowledge, qualification, and capacity to perform their duties effectively.

CONSISTENCY
MDOC employees promote and demonstrate uncompromising moral conduct, behavior, and actions in all of our decisions.