The HCDOC is comprised of people with dedication, ethics, and professionalism. We have, and will continue to strive for excellence and professionalism and will continue to live up to our mission statement to provide the highest degree of protection for the public and safety for both staff members and inmates housed within the Hudson County Correctional Center. Additionally, the department is responsible for the operation of the Hudson County Juvenile Detention Facility which is located in Secaucus, NJ.

Every day we emphasize and support our core values: “IDEALS:” Integrity, Duty, Ethics, Attitude, Leadership, and Service; and as well as living up to our departmental Motto: HONOR, DUTY, and INTEGRITY.

During my tenure as Director, it has, and always will be, a top priority to uphold the high standards of the HCDOC. The men and women of the HCDCO will continue to proudly serve this department and the citizens of Hudson County in a responsible, professional, and ethical manner.

Oscar Aviles

Director, Hudson County Department of Corrections

The Hudson County Correctional Center is located at 30-35 Hackensack Ave in Kearny NJ. The Hudson County Correctional Centers objective is to maintain security, custody and control of all incarcerated persons and to fairly and impartially supervise the day-to-day movements of the inmate population and ensure they receive appropriate food, clothing, shelter, and medical care.

We also provide rehabilitative services and programs to try to ensure the success of those incarcerated upon their return to society. Custody Staff must also ensure that inmates observe the rules and regulations of the facility and interact appropriately with staff members and other inmates.

Directions

From the NJ Turnpike:
At exit 15E, take ramp right for US-1/9 Truck North toward Bayonne / Jersey City
Keep straight onto US-1/9 for one mile. Turn right (before the Second Bridge) onto S Hackensack Ave and go 1/8 of a mile. HCCC is on the right.

The mission of the Hudson County Correctional Center is to provide, in a cost efficient manner, the highest degree of protection for Hudson County Citizens and safety for both staff and inmates of the correctional center in a modified direct supervision environment. The Correctional Center shall meet or exceed all New Jersey Department of Corrections standards for adult county correctional facilities and shall strive for American Correctional Association Accreditation.

The philosophy of the Hudson County Correctional Center shall be ethically sound and provide dignity and respect with a positive atmosphere for the staff, inmates, visitors and the community. The philosophy is based on the following principles:

1. Society has the right to protect our citizens and communities.
2. All inmates and staff shall be held accountable for their actions.
3. The Hudson County Correctional Center shall provide the programming which shall allow the inmates the opportunity to improve their physical, emotional and educational status to promote the successful reintegration of the inmate into the community.

Hudson County Corrections utilizes Direct Supervision Management. Direct Supervision, utilizing the principals of direct officer to inmate interface and barrier free design, has proven to be an effective method of control, improving supervision, reducing violence, ensuring a safer more humane environment for both inmates and staff while keeping the cost to the taxpayers down.

Key Elements of Direct Supervision

• Safety
• Supervision
• Control
• Effective Personnel
• Communications
• Manageability of the Institution
• Just and Fair Treatment

Direct Supervision is a jail philosophy, a more modern and humane approach over a traditional linear-style (bars) institution. Direct Supervision philosophy is a combination of management style and architectural design which facilitates increased staff and inmate contact and works to reduce tension and improve security within the correctional setting.