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The principle or instrument is called Relaciones de Puestos de Trabajo, according to which human resources are structured. The actual ratio is 2,24.
Is the remuneration of prison service staff relatively beneficial compared to other jobs in the public or private sphere? If so, how?Yes, according to different criteria (responsibility, exclusive dedication, tecnical difficulty, dangerousness, etc.), prison staff is payed a specific economical complement.
Do you offer your prison staff any of the following non-financial benefits?This kind of benefits offered are the same as the rest of the staff belonging to the General Administration.
Can the prison staff run a business alongside their service duties? If not, are there any exceptions to this restriction?The general rule is no, but there specific and restrictive exceptions in the law.
Do you have a different social security/retirement benefits for officers (uniformed staff) compared to other professions in your state? If so, what length of service (in years) is required to qualify for a pension?There are no differences.
What has been the average number of staff and their average salary (in Euros) in each year since 2016? If possible, please provide this figure separately for officers (uniformed personnel) and civilian employees.The average number of staff during different years can be found in this link: http://www.interior.gob.es/web/archivos-y-documentacion/documentacion-y-publicaciones/publicaciones-descargables/publicaciones-periodicas-anuarios-y-revistas-/informe-general-de-instituciones-penitenciarias The average salary depends on the specific group of staff you think about and changes a lot in relation to this criteria.
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The ratio of prisioners to one officer is 1,1 full-time employees.
Is the remuneration of prison service staff relatively beneficial compared to other jobs in the public or private sphere? If so, how?We have the same beneficial benefits as other jobs in the public sphere, which often are more beneficial than for jobs in the private sphere. For example, we have a higher number of vaccation days per year.
Do you offer your prison staff any of the following non-financial benefits?Free use of the sports facilities of the employer (gyms etc.) (Eating) and rest breaks included in the basic weekly duty time Regular clothing allowance (uniform) Use of employer's own library
Can the prison staff run a business alongside their service duties? If not, are there any exceptions to this restriction?Yes they can, as long as it isn’t damaging the credebilitiy of the Swedish Prison and Probation Service. As an employee you always have an obligation to report your secondary employment.
Do you have a different social security/retirement benefits for officers (uniformed staff) compared to other professions in your state? If so, what length of service (in years) is required to qualify for a pension?No, all employees have the same security/retirement benefits.
What has been the average number of staff and their average salary (in Euros) in each year since 2016? If possible, please provide this figure separately for officers (uniformed personnel) and civilian employees.Year Number of prison officers Average salary SEK Average salary Euro 2016 5414 24955 2381 2017 5606 25560 2439 2018 5655 26300 2510 2019 5705 26952 2571 2020 6203 27037 2579 2021 6675 27804 2653
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The ratio prisoner to one employee is 0,8 in 2020. There is not any principle, rule or fixed number given on this matter. The numbers of employees are depending on various factors and can change according to the situation, building facility, inmates security level etc.
Is the remuneration of prison service staff relatively beneficial compared to other jobs in the public or private sphere? If so, how?The wages of prison staff can be compared to similar jobs in the public agencies, like police, firearms, ambulance- staff, etc. Prison staff is somewhat lower than the mentioned occupations. The job schedules of nights, weekends and evenings gives extra pay according to regulations. Besides the wages, the benefits are few for the prison staff, just like all public personell. The personell regulations in the Correctional service is coordinated and integrated to the general regulations for all State empoyees. For instance the pension fund, the vacation days, absence in case of illness, etc.
Do you offer your prison staff any of the following non-financial benefits?Gyms etc- is avalible for staff Eating and rest breaks is generally not included. Uniform is made avalible from the prison. D Health-scheme is offered, but strictly job related.
Can the prison staff run a business alongside their service duties? If not, are there any exceptions to this restriction?Yes. One have to inform and apply for this. The subsidiary job is limited by circumstances like the risk of conflicts of interest, loyalty to the Correctional service, burden of the working -hours, all according to specified regulations of the Correctional service.
Do you have a different social security/retirement benefits for officers (uniformed staff) compared to other professions in your state? If so, what length of service (in years) is required to qualify for a pension?All employees of the State have the same security/retirement benefits. The retiring age for operating prison staff is still 63 years and 65 years for operating prison leading officers. The general retirement age is 70 years.
What has been the average number of staff and their average salary (in Euros) in each year since 2016? If possible, please provide this figure separately for officers (uniformed personnel) and civilian employees.2021: no of prison officers 4295 Average salary prison officer EUR 53.900 average salary nationally NOK 61.000
As the Estonian prison system is small, we have based the number of prison officials on the architecture and tasks of a particular prison.
Is the remuneration of prison service staff relatively beneficial compared to other jobs in the public or private sphere? If so, how?We compare the salaries of prison officers with those of other law enforcement agencies and try to maintain a similar level.
Do you offer your prison staff any of the following non-financial benefits?We offer prison officers free sports facilities, training, compensation for visual aids and additional days off.
Can the prison staff run a business alongside their service duties? If not, are there any exceptions to this restriction?Prison officers shall be subject to the same operating restrictions as all other officers. The business may be carried out on the basis of an employment contract or a contract for the provision of services. An employer may prohibit an ancillary activity if the volume or nature of the work required for that purpose impedes the regular performance of official duties. In the course of his business, a prison officer shall not interfere with the duties of the prison service or with the duties of public authority.
Do you have a different social security/retirement benefits for officers (uniformed staff) compared to other professions in your state? If so, what length of service (in years) is required to qualify for a pension?In Estonia, a prison officer has the right to receive a pension for years of service. Officials who have worked as prison officers are entitled to a pension for years of serviceat least 25 years.
What has been the average number of staff and their average salary (in Euros) in each year since 2016? If possible, please provide this figure separately for officers (uniformed personnel) and civilian employees.In 2022, the average salary of a guard in Estonian prisons is 1653 euros (2016: 1149), the average salary of a senior guard is 1884 euros (2016: 1303). The average salary in Estonia today is 1593 euros (2016: 1146 euros).
HR is not in a position to reply (we have no such information)
Is the remuneration of prison service staff relatively beneficial compared to other jobs in the public or private sphere? If so, how?Compared with certain grades in the Public Service the remuneration of prison service staff relatively beneficial. This is due to the collective agreement that gives good basic salary, together with allowances and overtime. Comparing the prison service staff with to Security Personnel in private sector remuneration is also better.
Do you offer your prison staff any of the following non-financial benefits?N/A
Can the prison staff run a business alongside their service duties? If not, are there any exceptions to this restriction?Yes, they can run a business alongside their service duties unless the business will not be in conflict with their duties.
Do you have a different social security/retirement benefits for officers (uniformed staff) compared to other professions in your state? If so, what length of service (in years) is required to qualify for a pension?Yes. The uniformed staff can qualify for a Service Pension upon their retirement from a disciplined force (like the Correctional Services) with the following conditions: - If they have 25 years of service. - If they have more than 10 years of service and more than 55 years of age (in this case the service pension will be given pro-rata according to the number of years in service).
What has been the average number of staff and their average salary (in Euros) in each year since 2016? If possible, please provide this figure separately for officers (uniformed personnel) and civilian employees.-
Answer previously provided in KMS 150620
Is the remuneration of prison service staff relatively beneficial compared to other jobs in the public or private sphere? If so, how?HMPPS always considers market comparators as part of the considerations around formulating its proposals to the Prison Service Pay Review Body, but also has to be mindful of affordability and public sector pay policy. This year a pay increase for all prison staff has been proposed, but ultimately pay for these staff is determined through the independent Prison Service Pay Review Body process. The attached PDF report was produced for the Office of Manpower Economics in 2019 on Prison Staff Pay Comparability hopefully provides the information you need.
Do you offer your prison staff any of the following non-financial benefits?HMPPS are actually working on a document (not yet released) that outlines the non-pay benefits of our employment package.
Can the prison staff run a business alongside their service duties? If not, are there any exceptions to this restriction?HMPPS does not have a specific reward policy relating to running a business whilst working for HMPPS. The attached policy set’s out the response to this question in more detail; PSI 2013-28 - HMPPS Intranet (gsi.gov.uk)
Do you have a different social security/retirement benefits for officers (uniformed staff) compared to other professions in your state? If so, what length of service (in years) is required to qualify for a pension?All uniformed operational staff are enrolled into the Civil Service Pension Scheme on joining HMPPS, which is an occupational pension they are entitled to receive in addition to their State Pension. The pension scheme is managed by Cabinet Office and HM Treasury, and to qualify for a pension they must be a member and make contributions into the scheme for at least two years. No prison officer retirement age is in line with state retirement.
What has been the average number of staff and their average salary (in Euros) in each year since 2016? If possible, please provide this figure separately for officers (uniformed personnel) and civilian employees.Staffing totals are available in our published workforce statistics. See tab 3 SiP vs grade in the attached excel document.
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