Johanna Huusko appointed Head of the Training Institute for Prison and
Probation Service as of 1 June 2025
Johanna Huusko, Doctor of Military Science, Master of Arts and Master of Education, has been appointed Head of the Training Institute for Prison and Probation Service. Her appointment starts as a fixed term until 31 October 2025, after which the position will become permanent. The Training Institute is responsible for the vocational education and training leading to qualification in prison and probation services and the in-service training of the prison and probation staff.
The Head of the Training Institute oversees and develops its operations. Each year, more than 100 prison officers graduate from the Training Institute.
Prior to this appointment, Huusko served as Head of Training and Development at the Finnish Immigration Service.
“The work of security authorities and the development of skills and working life have always been my passion," says Huusko, expressing her delight at the appointment.
A total of 29 candidates applied for the position, with about half meeting the required qualifications.
The Prison and Probation Service is responsible for the enforcement of prison sentences and community sanctions. It employs approximately 2,700 people across Finland. The Training Institute, located in Vantaa, is a unit of the Prison and Probation Service.
Further information:
Director General
Anna Arola-Järvi
Tel. +358 29 568 8500 (exchange)
Director of Development and Guidance Department
Pauli Nieminen
Tel. +358 29 568 3770
The e-mail addresses are in form of firstname.lastname(at)om.fi.
Published 20.5.2025