// Unit group · 5413

Prison Guards

Prison guards watch over and maintain order among inmates of prisons, reformatories or penitentiaries.

5 Service and Sales Workers / 54 Protective Services Workers / 541 Protective Services Workers / All level 4

// Working conditions

Confined spacesShift workViolence and stress

// Hand tools

No hand tools in this set.

searching arriving prisoners, putting their valuables in safekeeping, escorting prisoners to cells and locking them in

making periodic inspection tours of cells and inspecting and maintaining the security of locks, windows, doors and gates

supervising prisoners at work and meals, and during recreation periods

observing the conduct and behaviour of prisoners to prevent disturbances and escapes

patrolling prison areas to prevent escapes

assisting with the implementation of rehabilitation programmes

escorting prisoners in transit and during temporary leave.

Included occupations

Examples of the occupations classified here:
- Prison guard

Indexed job titles 6