22. May 2009
As a result of revaluation of job positions and reorganisation of service the number of staff in Estonian prison system has diminished continuously. As of January 1st, 2003 the total number of job positions in Estonian prisons was 2277, the number of staffed positions was 1921 or in other words the level of staffing was 84,4 %. The movement of personnel diminished during 2002 50 % compared to the year before and was during the year 17,8 %.
Job positions by functions:
Administration – management, general department, financial department, personnel department, maintenance department (except support staff)
Support staff – locksmith, kitchen worker, cook, electrician, driver, administrator, warehouse worker, cleaner
Imprisonment – all prison officers (except management)
Social welfare – social department and medical department
