United States
Keyword
Penologist
Minimum Masters Degree in Criminology/Sociology/Social Work/Psychology
Not required
The tasks a Penologist is expected to perform include:
Investigating and studying the punishment of various crimes
Ensuring the discipline and proper management of penal institutions
Working on the rehabilitation of criminal offenders
Studying the theories and objectives of punishment and criminality as suggested by a Criminologist
Assigning different punishments for various crimes according to their nature and intensity of crime
Judging the appropriate punishments that are associated with various crimes
Indulging in individualized punishment with corrective treatment of criminals through proper prison management
Maintaining juvenile institutions and dealing with settlement for habitual offenders
Enforcing punishment with reformative and rehabilitative ideals
Skilled in data collection
In-depth knowledge of psychology, sociology and other parameters that make a society
Proficient in understanding the causes of criminal behaviour
Skilled at coming up with various ways in which criminals can be rehabilitated
Skilled in observing inmates inside correctional facilities
Proficient in analyzing inmate behaviour and presenting a report on the same
Skilled in preparing and presenting recommendations for improving individual facilities and the prison system
Not applicable
Observant
Problem-solving ability
Investigation skills
Good listener
Excellent interpersonal skills
Self-motivated
It is not a desk job
Need not handle a team
Local travelling is not a part of this job role
Part-time work and contractual jobs maybe available
Work from home option is not available
Working hours
Organizations usually work for 5/6 days a week and 8/9 hours everyday. This may vary from organization to organization
Shift system maybe available
Is the job suitable for a candidate with special needs
No
This job is not considered hazardous or dangerous
One may develop occupational hazards such as stress on eyes, mental and physical strain, joint pains, etc. if not taken care of
For candidates with experience - INR 9,300 to INR 34,800 per month
(These figures are indicative and subject to change)
The Education Industry in India
According to a report by IBEF, India is an important educational centre in the global education industry. This is because the country has more than 1.4 million schools and more than 35,000 higher education institutes. Also, vocational education and training is fast emerging as an important area of focus in India.
Crime is a part of each society and it is very important for every country to deal with it in the best possible manner. So, those well versed in the field of criminology have rich pickings thanks to their employability in India. There is a need for Penologists. Though there are no official statistics on the hiring scenario and the job opportunities, around 65 per cent of fresher talent is required every year in various job profiles offered within this field.
Considering all this, it is safe to say that demand for a Penologistis is there in the present and will also be there in the future.
NGOs
Prisons
Police organizations
Juvenile homes
Correction institutions/homes
Colleges
Cities and towns across India
Government and private colleges and universities across India