The Ghana Prisons Service has officially opened its 2024 recruitment portal. This opportunity is exclusively for individuals who expressed interest and applied in 2021. If you’re ready to embark on a rewarding career with the Ghana Prisons Service, follow the guidelines below.

Recruitment Categories

1. General Duty Recruits
2. Tradesmen Recruits
3. Sportsmen/Women Recruits
4. General Duty Graduates
5. Graduate Professionals

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Eligibility Criteria

To qualify for the Ghana Prisons Service recruitment 2024, applicants must meet the following criteria:

• Nationality: Must be a Ghanaian citizen by birth.
• Character: Must possess good character with no criminal record.
• Age:
  • 18 to 25 years for Sportsmen/Women
  • 18 to 33 years for Junior Officers
  • 21 to 35 years for Senior Officers
• Height:
  • Minimum 5 feet 6 inches (168 cm) for males
  • Minimum 5 feet 2 inches (157 cm) for females
• Health: Must be physically and medically fit.
• Education:
  • General Duty Recruits: At least 5 passes in SSCE/WASSCE including Mathematics and English (as of December 31, 2021).
  • Tradesmen Recruits: At least 6 passes in BECE including Mathematics and English, and NVTI trade test certificate II or equivalent in the specific trade (as of December 31, 2021).
  • Agriculture and Medical Categories: At least 5 passes in SSCE/WASSCE including Mathematics and English, and specific certificate of diploma/HND qualification.
  • Graduate Professionals: Degree holder or equivalent, completed national service (as of December 31, 2021), and specific academic or professional certificate in chosen field. Medical professionals must have completed one year post-housemanship (as of December 31, 2021).
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Application Process

Interested and qualified Ghanaians who applied in 2021 should submit the following details by Tuesday, August 13, 2024:

• Full Name
• Date of Birth
• Place of Birth
• Reference/Tracking Number/PIN (2021)
• Current Phone Number
• Current Email Address
• Previous Screening Center
• Qualification

Send your application to: recruitment@ghanaprisons.gov.gh

Further Information on Enlistment Process

1. Notification: Successful applicants will be contacted for the next phase.
2. Screening: Includes body selection and inspection of original documents such as birth certificates, academic certificates, and transcripts. Qualified applicants will be notified at the screening center.
3. Medical Examination: Includes background checks and vetting of certificates.
4. Continuous Vetting: Verification of documents throughout the process and possibly during and after training.
5. Expenses: Applicants are responsible for their own transportation, feeding, and accommodation.
6. Costs: Applicants will bear the cost associated with vetting and medical examinations.

Important Notes

• The Ghana Prisons Service is an equal opportunity employer. There are no middlemen in the recruitment process, and vacancies are not for sale.
• Report any individuals posing as agents or middlemen to the nearest police station.
• Applicants presenting false documents will be prosecuted.
• Affidavits for changes in the date of birth will not be accepted.

Final Thoughts

This is your opportunity to join the Ghana Prisons Service and contribute to the nation’s security and rehabilitation efforts. Ensure you meet all the requirements and submit your application before the deadline. Best of luck!

For more information and updates, visit the official Ghana Prisons Service website.