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. The prison operates with 70-75 officers managing around 255 inmates.
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.
Rehabilitation Officer Akeema James noted the shift from traditional prison methods to a correctional facility approach.
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.
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40 new officers? That seems like a drop in the bucket when you’re talking about managing 255 inmates. I don’t think this will really address the overcrowding or staffing issues.
It sounds like they’re trying to paint a rosy picture here, but unless there’s a real culture shift inside the prison, I don’t see how this will improve things. Inmates need more than just officers with good intentions.
I’m tired of hearing about how tough the job is for prison officers. If you’re going to recruit people to work in this environment, there has to be more incentive than just a ‘fulfilling’ job.
I’m all for more female officers, but I don’t think gender alone is going to solve the issues here. It’s about training, support, and real policy changes—not just meeting quotas.
The starting salary of $3,000 seems too low for such a high-stress job
I’m skeptical about how much change will actually happen. Without proper funding and real commitment, this might just be a lot of talk.
What are they really offering in terms of rehabilitation for the inmates? It’s hard to take their claims seriously when they don’t outline any concrete programs or support mechanisms.
It’s disappointing to see them recruit officers with no real experience required.
The prison environment is toxic
Good news,i hope some of these new recruites will become a part of the boys training school security program….