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Apply to study as a prison officer

The Training Institute for Prison and Probation Service (RSKK) is the only institution in Finland where you can complete a degree in the criminal sanctions field. This qualification prepares you for duties in prison supervision and guidance – in other words, as a prison officer. The next application period for our training programme begins on 7 January 2026.
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The Training Institute for Prison and Probation Service is a nationwide unit of the Prison and Probation Service of Finland. The institute was founded in 1976. The institute runs degree courses relating to prison and probation services and provides training to maintain, supplement and increase competence.

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