Correctional Officers
Correctional officers guard offenders and detainees and maintain order in correctional institutions and other places of detention. They enforce jail rules and supervise inmate activities. Their duties include transporting and escorting inmates, searching for contraband, and inspecting prison facilities to ensure safety and security standards. Correctional officers who are supervisors are included in this unit group.
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Correctional facility guard
Correctional service officer
Detention attendant
Prison guard
Supervisors, correctional officers
Main duties
Correctional service officers perform some or all of the following duties:
Observe the conduct and behaviour of offenders and detainees to prevent disturbances and escapes
Supervise offenders during work assignments, meals and recreation periods
Patrol assigned area and report any problems to the supervisor
Observe the behaviour of offenders and prepare reports
Escort detainees in transit and during temporary leaves
Prepare admission, program, release, transfer and other reports
May supervise and coordinate the work of other correctional service officers.
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