On continuing education of employees of the Federal Penitentiary Service of Russia in the digital society

The article analyzes the phenomenon of continuous education of employees of the penal correction system in the era of digital transformation of social processes. It is noted that digital systems are being introduced into education, science and production, while embracing and transforming completely different aspects of life: socio-economic processes in society, technological development of the state, professional activity, personal identity in changing conditions of socialization. The article considers formal, non-formal and informative education and the possibilities of their implementation during life. The stages of continuous education of employees of the Federal Penitentiary Service of Russia are highlighted: propaedeutic (implementation of career guidance measures), basic (obtaining higher education), additional stage (additional professional education). The areas of work on the formation of professional digital competence, in the context of improving the methodology of continuing professional education of employees of the penitentiary system, can be implemented by: participation of students in thematic seminars and workshops; conducting master classes with specialists in the field of information technology; using innovative pedagogical practices in education - multimedia technologies, electronic textbooks, audio–visual aids, gamification, webinars; conducting classes in the field of artificial intelligence, data analytics, on the possibilities of using neural network technologies, digital hygiene skills, etc. From an economic point of view, education is always an investment, an investment that today contributes to obtaining new knowledge in the context of digitalization and globalization, increasing competitiveness, developing one's abilities (both basic and latent), adapting to society when interacting with various socio–status groups of people, and joining professional communities. Continuing education determines the professional formation and development of a personality, is the initiator of the main mental neoplasms of a specialist in professional activity. The paradigm of professional training of employees of the penal correction system in the context of the continuity of education ensures the formation of relevant professional competencies, increases the effectiveness of performing official tasks, creates the basis and perspective for professional and personal growth in the organization.