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HOW MUCH IS THE SALARY OF GHANA PRISON SERVICE AND OTHER COUNTRIES PRISON OFFICERS

HOW MUCH IS THE SALARY OF GHANA PRISON SERVICE AND OTHER COUNTRIES PRISON OFFICERS

In Ghana

A Prison Officer in Ghana receives an average of  Ghc 2,900 a month, allowances exclusive. Salaries range from 1,550 GHc (lowest) to 3,900 GHc (highest).

Experience counts in this kind of field, the more years of service the more your salary.

In terms of academic qualification

WASSCE OR SHS Recruit receives a minimum of GHc 1,900 aside from their allowances

Degree Recruits thus Officers receive GHc 2,900 on Average.

A Prison Officer with less than 2 years of experience earns Ghc 1,900 to Ghc 2, 900  a month. With more years and experience you earn almost 50% more than those with fewer years of experience.

Trainees are Paid allowances, the allowances may feel like salaries but a lot of incentives are not inclusive.

An increase in minimum wage and salary for public sector workers also affects them.

Update on 2024 Minimum Wage and Public Sector Base Pay Negotiations

Single Spine Salary Structure for Public Sector Workers / GES First Tranche 23 % Calculation in Ghana

Ranks in the Prison Service in GH are

2nd Class Officer

Lance Corporal

Corporal

Sergent

Asisstant Chief Officer

Chief Officer

Senior Chief Officer

Officer Cadet

Assistant Suprintendent of Prisons

Deputy Suprintedent of Prisons

Suprintedent of Prisons

Chief Suprintedent of Prisons

Assistant Director of Prisons

Deputy Director of Prisons

Diretor of Prisons

Deputy Director General of Prisons

Director General of Prisons

 

Mode of application into Ghana Prison Services

Applicant must:

Be a Ghanaian.

Be of good character and without any criminal record.

Must be ready to work under pressure.

Application forms are announced in the National Graphics, use only the official and general process to apply. Applying through a third party is at your own risk.

 

How you are trained and paid as a Prison officer  in England

Your pay depends on where you work in England and Wales, and your weekly shift hours.

You will start on a 37-hour contract until your initial training is complete. After this, you can choose to increase your hours to 39 or 41 hours a week.

You can also earn more if overtime is available in your prison.

Example starting salary for a 39-hour week (including 17% unsocial hours allowance)
Inner London £32,044*
Outer London  £30,461 – £32,461*
East of England £27,427*
North Wales £27,427*
South and South East £27,427 – £30,927*
South West £27,427*
Other locations £24,427

In the USA

How much does a Correctional Officer make in the United States? The average Correctional Officer, Sr. salary in the United States is $55,294 as of March 29, 2022, but the range typically falls between $49,083 and $61,500. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, and the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target.

In Nigeria

A person working as a Prison Officer in Nigeria typically earns around 150,000 NGN per month equivalent to

358.91 United States Dollar. Salaries range from 80,800 NGN (lowest) $193.33 to 226,000 NGN (highest) $ 540.76.

This is the average monthly salary including housing, transport, and other benefits. Prison Officer salaries vary drastically based on experience, skills, gender, or location.

Peter

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