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How many Prison Officer jobs are available on Pertemps?

There are 6 Prison Officer jobs available on Pertemps right now.

What does a Prison Officer do?

Prison officers are responsible for the security, supervision, training and rehabilitation of people sent to prison by the courts.

Tasks required include:

• Escorts prisoners to and from cells and supervises them during meals, recreation and visiting periods.
• Watches for any infringements of regulations and searches prisoners and cells for weapons, drugs and other contraband items.
• Guards entrances and perimeter walls.
• Investigates disturbances or any other unusual occurrences.
• Escorts prisoners transferred from one institution to another.
• Runs prisoner rehabilitation and support programmes.
• Provides care and support to prisoners in custody including prevention of self-harm.
• Trains and supervises prison staff.
• Reports on prisoners’ conduct as necessary.

What are the entry requirements for a Prison Officer?

There are no formal academic requirements for entry, but candidates must pass a pre-entry test and full medical examination. Basic training is followed by a 12 month probationary period during which further on-the-job training is provided. Background checks are required for entrants, and there are generally nationality restrictions and a lower age limit of 18 years.