Operates the city's jail system, primarily on Rikers Island, housing people who are awaiting trial or serving short sentences. Manages 15 facilities and is responsible for the safety, security, and care of everyone in custody. DOC spends $1.7 billion to hold approximately 6,000-7,000 people, most of whom haven't been convicted of anything -- they're awaiting trial. That works out to roughly $500,000+ per detainee per year, making it one of the most expensive jail systems on Earth. The conditions at Rikers have been the subject of a federal monitor since 2015.
Spending
$1.66B
21,467 transactions →
Payroll
$819.1M
141,757 pay records →
Budget (Adopted)
$1.21B
$823.4M spent
Avg Salary
$94.4K
across 141,757 records
Did You Know
Rikers Island is 413 acres -- larger than it was originally because the city literally expanded the island using landfill hauled by inmates in the early 20th century, growing it from 90 acres to over 400. It sits in the East River between Queens and the Bronx, accessible only by a single bridge.
| NYC DOC JAIL OPERATIONS - PS | $586.5M |
| TUTOR PERINI CORPORATION | $430.1M |
| Tutor Perini O&G A Joint Venture | $106.2M |
| OPERATIONS | $100.4M |
| Transformative Reform Group LLC | $86.3M |
| CORRECTION OFFICER | 81,990 staff | $104.8K avg |
| CORRECTION OFFICER (HIRED AFTER 06/30/93) | 8,925 staff | $60.4K avg |
| CAPTAIN (CORRECTION) TED < 11/1/92 | 7,782 staff | $130.9K avg |
| CORRECTION OFFICER (8 1/4 HR DAY) - (HIRED AFTER 06/30/93) |
| 5,397 staff |
| $56.9K avg |
| COMMUNITY COORDINATOR | 2,599 staff | $69.4K avg |
Headcount
Approximately 7,000 uniformed correction officers and 1,700 civilian staff.
Who It Serves
People detained pretrial or serving short sentences (typically under one year), their families, and indirectly the courts and public safety system.
Category
Legal & Justice