Juridical Analysis Of The Role Of Correctional Officers In Handling Narcotics Recidivists In The Jurisdiction Of Tanah Grogot Detention Center

Abstract

The problem of recidivism in drug cases is a serious challenge in the correctional system in Indonesia, including in Tanah Grogot Detention Center. Prisoners who re-offend after serving their sentence reflect a gap in the effectiveness of guidance and rehabilitation. In this context, the role of correctional officers becomes very crucial, not only as implementers of regulations, but also as facilitators in the process of changing the behavior of prisoners. This research aims to analyze the role of correctional officers in handling narcotics recidivists in Tanah Grogot Detention Center through juridical and empirical approaches. The approach used is empirical law with a qualitative descriptive method, which examines how the law is actually applied by officers in the field. Primary data was obtained through in-depth interviews with the Head of the Detention Center, Head of the Security Unit, Head of Detention Services, Regional Office of the Ministry of Law and Human Rights of East Kalimantan, and BNK Paser staff, while secondary data was obtained from literature studies, laws and regulations, scientific journals, and other legal documents. The results showed that correctional officers play an active role in fostering the personality and independence of prisoners, especially drug recidivists, through risk classification, close supervision, humanist approaches, and strict assessment of integration feasibility. Although the coaching program has been running well, its implementation still faces obstacles such as limited resources, not optimal cross-sector cooperation, and uneven training of officers. Therefore, stronger regulatory support, increased officer capacity, and more intensive synergy between institutions are needed to reduce drug recidivism rates in a sustainable manner.