The readiness of FPS of Russia departmental institute cadets for work with the convicted (theoretical aspect)

The necessity of professionals who are able to take effective measures immediately and adequately for the purposes of achieving goals has conditioned the requirements increase to the system of the departmental higher professional education that trains personnel for the penal bodies (the Penal System). The effectiveness of the penal correctional facilities depends on the level of graduates’ readiness for work with the convicted. The concept «readiness» was introduced into scientific use in 1950–1960 by B.G. Ananiev, but a unified position on its understanding has not been worked out in pedagogy. Scientists define it in different ways; it depends on the researcher approach to understanding the essence of readiness for professional activity. In this paper functional, psychological, personal, integrative approaches are characterized. The readiness for professional activity is determined by the requirements imposed to the specialist. The performance of the penal staff has some specific set of features; the main ones are focused on the convicted, as well as on its legal, peremptory, strictly subordinated character. The readiness for work with the convicted is thought of as an integrative synthesis of cognitive, personal components necessary for successful carrying out of professional activities and providing the greatest efficiency.