Scientific Journal of the National Academy of Internal Affairs

In this article own definition of «certification of the personnel of penal bodies and establishments» is formulated, the purpose and basic features of the employees certification of penitentiary establishments are described, the main factors affecting the necessity of penal bodies and establishments employees certification in Ukraine are determined. The regulatory acts concerning the activity of different public authorities containing the concept «certification» are presented. It is stressed that violating or improper performance of staff selection may cause decrease the professionality and competency of these employees and so of the whole body in general.