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Prison<\/a> Launches Recruitment Drive for 40 New Officers as Part of Rehabilitation Transformation<\/strong><\/p>

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The prison<\/a> is recruiting 40 new officers as part of its shift to a rehabilitation-focused facility. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

They are seeking 95% males and 5% females to match the predominantly male inmate population, with the current staff being 50% female. The prison operates with 70-75 officers managing around 255 inmates.<\/p>

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Officials have been engaging with media to change perceptions of the prison and its staff. Helene De Silva, the first female Assistant Chief in Antigua and Barbuda, emphasized that prison officers enforce laws and help with rehabilitation. <\/p>

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Rehabilitation Officer Akeema James noted the shift from traditional prison methods to a correctional facility approach.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Principal Officer Lyndon Russell shared job satisfaction from helping ex-inmates turn their lives around. The position offers a starting salary of $3,000 plus benefits, with applicants aged 25-38 required to submit a police record, resume, and at least three CXC subjects, including English. Selected candidates will undergo a 10-week training program, physical and medical assessments, and an entrance exam. For more information, interested individuals can call 462-1300 or 462-0503.<\/p>

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Prison Launches Recruitment Drive for 40 New Officers as Part of Rehabilitation Transformation The prison is recruiting 40 new officers as part of its shift to a rehabilitation-focused facility. They are seeking 95% males and 5% females to match the predominantly male inmate population, with the current staff being 50% female. 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