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Correctional Officer
Occupation Code: 5413
Alternative titles: Corrections Officer, Prison Guard
Job description and duties
Correctional Officers are responsible for providing security services within correctional facilities. A Correctional Officer is typically expected to:
• Keep prisoners in custody
• Supervise the rehabilitation of inmates in
their day-to-day activities
• Maintain order, control and discipline
• Monitor and record details of prison visits by
external visitors
• Conduct searches on inmates, persons
rendering a service at the correctional facility
and/or visitors
• Guard and patrol prison buildings and
grounds
• Carry out regular inspections and checks
• Support vulnerable inmates
• Escort prisoners
• Provide prisoners with request forms for
the consideration and approval of Prison’s Director
• Report any incidents that occur in the prison and/or among prisoners
• Direct the Medical Officer’s attention to prisoners showing signs of illness or distress
Work environment
While a major part of the job is spent indoors, Correctional Officers may also be required to patrol outdoor grounds and escort inmates outside the Correctional Facility. Correctional Officers may also be expected to carry out office-based tasks.
Correctional Officers typically work on a full- time basis. Work may be on shift basis and one is expected to work on public holidays and during weekends.
Occupation data
Entry level education / special licences / warrants
To work as a Correctional Officer, either one of the following is required:
• A qualification at MQF Level 3 in any 3 subjects (preference is given to Maltese, English, IT and any foreign language)
• A qualification at MQF Level 2 and a minimum of 3 years work experience
Number of employees (2017)
278
Share of foreigners (2017)
0%
Job Outlook (2018 - 2022)
+11%
Median Pay (per annum)
€16,300
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