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Vartija (Riihimäen vankila) - Rikosseuraamuslaitos - Riihimäki, Finland

Prison Officer

Posted: June 15, 2026
Posted 14 days ago
Last seen in crawl: June 25, 2026 (4d ago)
Application Deadline: July 31, 2026
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Job Description

Riihimäki Prison is a closed facility belonging to the Häme and Pirkanmaa Crime Enforcement Center, with 223 prison places. As a guard, your duties include ensuring daily operations within the prison. You are responsible for maintaining safety and adherence to rules. Your tasks broadly include various guard duties inside the prison, as well as transportation and supervision tasks outside the prison when necessary. In addition to surveillance work, you serve as a daily support for inmates and guide them systematically towards a crime-free life. The role emphasizes active interaction with inmates. Working as a guard allows you to make a genuine impact on clients and engage in socially significant work to promote safety and reduce recidivism.

Company Information

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Julkinen yleishallinto
Listing: Other
Opastinsilta 12 C, 00520 Helsinki
Business ID: 0312081-7

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Job Details

Responsibilities

  • Ensure daily operations within the prison
  • Maintain safety and rules compliance
  • Perform various guard duties inside and outside the prison
  • Support inmates and guide them towards a crime-free life

Requirements

  • Finnish language proficiency

Education Level

None required

Recruitment Process

  1. 1
    June 15 - July 12, 2026
  2. 2
    Unit Manager Kati Seitti, phone 050 353 6909
  3. 3
    Deputy Director Heidi Painokallio, phone 050 596 3385
4 days agoContent Complete

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