PeopleEvent: August 31, 2026
Irish Prison Service launched the 2026 Recruit Prison Officer Competition on Thursday.
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“The 2026 Recruit Prison Officer Competition goes live this Thursday.”
— Irish Prison Service team
Company
Irish Prison Service
Providing safe and secure custody, dignity of care and rehabilitation to prisoners for safer communities.
- Industry
- Law Enforcement
- Location
- Ireland, IE
- Company size
- 474 employees
Political responsibility for the Prison System in Ireland is vested in the Minister for Justice and Equality. The Irish Prison Service operates as an executive office within the Department of Justice and Equality. It is headed by a Director General supported by 5 Directors. The Irish Prison Service deals with male offenders and female offenders who are 18 years of age or over .