Philadelphia Department of Prisons

We are hiring and keeping more Correctional Officers than we have in years. Appreciate @Hoodline for its commitment to relaying important info to the public! hoodline.com/2025/03/philad…

All in-person visitation has been cancelled on Friday, Feb 14, 2025.

Due to the impending inclement weather, all inmate visitation scheduled for Monday, January 6, 2025, has been cancelled.

The PDP will not tolerate this type of activity and will aggressively pursue anyone who threatens the safety and security of our facilities. @philadao @PhillyPolice @PAStatePolice 6abc.com/post/2-philade…

The PDP asks your prayers for the family and friends of Nikita Curley-James.

48 cadets joined the PDP ranks (most in almost a decade), promoted Xavier Beaufort to 1st Deputy Commissioner, and swore in Deputy Commissioners Jeremy Nash & Morgen Jaco.

Some photos from Wednesday’s historic graduation (24-05), promotion and swearing-in. @PhillyMayor @FreeLibrary

The residency requirement that previously prevented qualified applicants from applying for work with the PDP has been lifted. Apply now!!! phila.peopleadmin.com/postings/114779

Good morning! The PDP is hiring!! We encourage you to come down to Philly’s largest citywide job fair happening now!! (1816 N 15 St.) and chat with us. We’ll be here until 2pm. Your career and a great pension are waiting on 🫵 #hiringalert #corrections #correctionprofession

We’re hiring!!! Please come on out on Friday, June 7 and have a conversation with the PDP. And in the meantime, apply here now⬇️⬇️⬇️ phila.peopleadmin.com/postings/11477…

We are hiring!!! Interested? Apply here immediately!!!⬇️⬇️⬇️ phila.peopleadmin.com/postings/114779

There will be no civilian in-person visitation at Curran-Fromhold Correctional Facility on Monday, January 22, 2024. Official visits will continue.

Due to the impending inclement weather, the Philadelphia Department of Prisons is cancelling in-person civilian visits for Friday, January 19, 2024.   Legal visits will remain in effect.

Proud to convene the 25th annual Martin Luther King Reverend Handy Breakfast, a message of hope, reform and redemption, for our community behind the walls. Keeping with the legacy of Reverend Handy, we will visit Philadelphia Prisons prior to MLK Day. #MLK2024

The PDP is thankful to the many folks including @SenSharifStreet, @malcolmkenyatta, @Movitajh and others who spent time with members of the incarcerated population on Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr's #DAYOFSERVICE. Thank you for sharing of yourselves and the gift of encouragement.

Congratulations to Correctional Class 23-06 & our newly promoted lieutenants and sergeants! We are vey proud of you and happy for your families!

Looking for a great career opportunity? The PDP is interested in speaking with you about a career as a Correctional Officer. We are recruiting for our next class of cadets with salaries starting at more than $57,000. Apply below. phila.peopleadmin.com/postings/107047

Still a few slots left for this important Wellness Training on Friday, Oct. 20, 2023. If you are interested in participating, please call the Training Academy (215)-685-8574. Please refer to the flyer. #selflove #selfcarematters #wellness #training #corrections