Prisons Service (Welfare Stream)

Career Step
1
Job Position Title
Prisons Welfare Officer I
Job Position Title
Prisons Welfare Officer I
Requirements to Advance
Prison Officers Training Diploma.
Certificate in Social Work from a recognized institution or equivalent.
4 years’ experience supervising inmates in a correctional institution.
2
Job Position Title
Prisons Welfare Officer II
Job Position Title
Prisons Welfare Officer II
Requirements to Advance
Prison Officer Training Diploma.
Certificate in Social Work form a recognized institution or equivalent.
At least 4 years performing duties supervising inmates plus 4 years’ experience providing welfare and rehabilitative services to inmates.
3
Job Position Title
Assistant Chief Prisons Welfare Officer
Job Position Title
Assistant Chief Prisons Welfare Officer
Requirements to Advance
Prisons Officers Training Diploma.
Bachelor's degree in Social Work from a recognised institution or equivalent.
10 years experience, including 4 years performing general prison duties and 6 years providing welfare services with 3 years at the supervisory level.
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4
Job Position Title
Chief Prisons Welfare Officer
Job Position Title
Chief Prisons Welfare Officer
Requirements to Advance
Prison Officer Training Diploma.
Bachelor’s degree in Social Work from a recognized institution or equivalent.
12 years’ experience, including 4 years performing general prison duties and 8 years providing welfare services with 4 years at the supervisory level.
Next Possible Positions
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