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Rio to Create 5,000 Penitentiary System Vacancies in Three Years

Agreement Between Justice and Public Security Sets Goal of 5,180 New Positions

Daniele Morais
September 18, 2026 · 3 min read
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Rio to Create 5,000 Penitentiary System Vacancies in Three Years
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An agreement signed between the Justice and Public Security departments of Rio de Janeiro establishes the creation of 5,180 vacancies within the state's penitentiary system over three years.

The measure aims to expand operational capacity within prison units, addressing structural and operational demands of the system. The initiative includes positions that may encompass administrative, security, and institutional support roles.

This expansion of vacancies comes at a time when the management of the penitentiary system requires constant adjustment of human resources to ensure the implementation of security and justice policies in the state.

With information from Agência Brasil.

Source: Agência Brasil

#Rio de Janeiro#Penitentiary System#Job Vacancies#Justice#Public Security
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