The Urgency of the Functional Position of Correctional Guardians in Supporting the Authority of Inmates Development

Abstract

ABSTRACT

The purpose of the study is to determine the urgency of the functional position of correctional guardians in supporting the authority of inmates development. The research uses normative legal research methods with a legislative approach and uses secondary and primary data sources. The results of the study are first, law number 22 of 2022 concerning corrections and the regulations under it have given attributive authority to the correctional guardian to support the head of the correctional institution or state detention house to carry out assistance in the development of inmates. Second, the correctional functional positions available at this time are positions whose scope is security and guidance so functional positions related to development are needed. Third, the presence of the functional position of correctional guardian is expected by correctional guardian officers in the field because they are more focused on assisting the implementation of coaching. Fourth, from the concept of position, the functional position of correctional guardian has the authority to provide certainty and continuity of correctional organizations because this position can be developed through functional education and training to improve competence and professionalism in providing public services.

Keywords: Functional Position; Correctional Guardian; Inmates Development