Prison Officer 206 views

MINISTRY OF INTERNAL AFFAIRS

SEYCHELLES PRISON SERVICE

We have a vacancy for a candidate with the right personality & integrity to fill in the post of:

Prison Officer

To work with the Correctional Records Management Unit at Montagne Posee Prison (CRMU)

Job Description

PURPOSE

To provide administrative support to the CRMU while ensuring that accurate prison data are recorded and reported.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITY

Responsible of collecting, collating and disseminating of prison data and making this information accessible to the prison management, the judiciary, the inmates and other stakeholders.

Duties

1. Collect data from departments/units of the prison and collate on the main prison’s database
2. Process the data into requested statistics
3. Disseminate statistics as needed
4. Provide statistics as requested for prison’s use
5. Liaise with other stakeholders who request and use the prison’s data/ statistics
6. Keep the statistics database updated at all times
7. Assist in the compilation of the prison’s quarterly and annual reports by providing data in a timely manner
8. Keep record of daily occurrences of the prison and organize archival records to facilitate retrieval and access
9. Liaise with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs with ongoing updates on incarceration and release/liberation of foreign nationals
10. Prepare reports as directed by the head of unit
11. Provide administrative support to the Unit, as directed by the head of unit
12. Any other duties as may be assigned by the head of the unit

KEY SKILLS REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION

1. Good command of English language (Preferably at IGCSE or O-Level English)
2. Certificate in statistics while working towards more advanced credentials in statistics and/or relevant workplace experience
3. Computer literate with ability to use the Microsoft package
4. Very strong EXCEL skills
5. Good administrative skills
6. Strong communication skills with ability to relate to people of different backgrounds
7. Team player
8. Ability to work under pressure
9. Trustworthy and capable of handling confidential information and documents

Benefits

Salary Band: B3-B4 (plus allowances as per Scheme of Service)

Job Requirements

Qualifications/Requirements

• Diploma in office administration or relevant field or at least three years experience in an administrative or statistics role
• Certificate equivalent to IGCSE in English with good grade

How To Apply

Interested candidates should Sign-up or login to apply now or should collect an Employment Application Form at the Reception Desk of the Human Resources and Administration, Room 202, 2^nd Floor, Oliaji Trade Centre or email: asally@prisonservice.gov.sc

Closing date for applications: 31st January 2026

Note:

In order to increase your chances of a successful selection, kindly ensure that your application is complete and that all relevant information such as your qualifications have been provided with your application.   Otherwise, the Employer reserves the right not to consider your application for selection.