Ghana Prisons Service (GPS) Entry Requirements

Ghana Prisons Service, GPS Entry Requirements, Eligibility and Qualifications required for admission into the institution.

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The following are the requirements, eligibility and qualifications to consider before applying for recruitment/enlistment into the Ghana Prisons Service (GPS).

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• How to Apply for Ghana Prisons Service Recruitment Form

GHANA PRISONS SERVICE RECRUITMENT GENERAL ELIGIBILITY.

Applicant must:
▪ Must be a Ghanaian citizen by birth with no criminal record.
▪ Must possess a first Degree, not below a Second Class Lower from an accredited university, and the relevant professional qualification where it has been specified.
▪ Must have completed his/her National Service.
▪ Must be computer Literate.
▪ Must be of a minimum age of 21 and not more than 35 years by 31st December 2017.
▪ Must be physically and medically fit by the Prisons Service standards.
▪ Must be of good character, have the ability to work under pressure and difficult environment
▪ Must not be bonded.
▪ Must have a minimum height of 1.67metres (5ft 6inches) for Males and 1.57 metres (5ft 2inches) for Female.
▪ Must have six credits. (Not less than C6) including Core English, Core Mathematics and Core Science at WASSCE/SSSCE.

GHANA PRISONS SERVICE RECRUITMENT ENTRY REQUIREMENTS.

Ghana Prisons Recruitment/Enlistment Requirements  for General Duties

In addition to the general eligibility, applicants must have a minimum of first degree (Second Class Lower) in any of the following areas. Any additional qualification will be an added advantage.
(a) Social Work
(b) Human Resource
(c) M.A. in Clinical Psychology
(d) Social/ Humanities

Ghana Prisons Recruitment/Enlistment Requirements  for Education

In addition to the general eligibility, applicants must have
(a) B.ED (Basic or Early Childhood Development)
(b) B.ED (Guidance and Counselling)

Ghana Prisons Recruitment/Enlistment Requirements  for Technical Officer

In addition to the general eligibility, applicants must have
(a) BSc Land Economy
(b) Building Technology
i. BSc. Quantity Surveying and Construction Technology
ii. BSc. Construction Technology and Management

(c) BSc Geomatic/ Geodetic Engineering
(d) BSc Civil Engineering
(e) BSc Mechanical Engineering

Previous working experience will be an added advantage

Ghana Prisons Recruitment/Enlistment Requirements  for Audit

In addition to the general eligibility, applicants must have
(a) BSc Business Administration (Accounting Option)
(b) Part 2 of ICA (Ghana)/ ACCA

Professional qualification will be an Added advantage.

Ghana Prisons Recruitment/Enlistment Requirements  for Public Affairs

In addition to the general eligibility, applicants must have at least a Second Class lower:

(a) BA Communication Studies/ Public Relations from an accredited University.
(b) A first degree in any discipline and a Diploma in Communication Studies/ Public Relations from an accredited University.
(c) Possess a flair for publication/ write-ups. (d) A minimum of 2 years working experience in a reputable print media will be added advantage.

Ghana Prisons Recruitment/Enlistment Requirements  for Nursing

In addition to the general eligibility, applicants must have at least a Second Class lower in the following from an accredited University:

(a) BSc Nursing
(b) License with the Nursing and Midwives Council of Ghana
(c) Previous working experience will be an added advantage

Ghana Prisons Recruitment/Enlistment Requirements  for Legal Officer

In addition to the general eligibility, applicants must meet the following:

(a) Have a minimum degree of LLB plus B.L ( Professional Law Course)
(b) Have at least 2 years professional working practice

Ghana Prisons Recruitment/Enlistment Requirements  for Agriculture

In addition to the general eligibility, applicants must meet the following:

(a) BSc in Agriculture ( Crops or Animals )
(b) Have at least 2 years professional working practice

Ghana Prisons Recruitment/Enlistment Requirements  for Religious Affair

In addition to the general eligibility, applicants must meet the following:

(a) At least a Second Class lower from a recognized University
(b) An ordained minister or chaplain of a Christian denomination approved by the Ghana Catholic Secretariat, the Christian Council of Ghana, the, Pentecostal Council of Ghana or other recognized Christian Bodies
(c) An Ordained Imam from a recognized Islamic body

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