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• To have served in a disciplined force (i.e. Armed Forces, Police Force, prison service, Civil Protection or detention service) for not less than 24 months and be in possession of a Certificate for meritorious service from the Head of the respective disciplinary force
For further details on specific entry requirements, it is advisable to consult the respective educational institution’s website.
Qualifications awarded by foreign bodies need to be recognised or pegged with a particular MQF Level by the MQRIC office within NCFHE.
Correctional Officers are required to be at least 21 years old.
A clean Police Conduct Certificate and a valid driving licence are required.
On-the-job training is usually offered by the employer.
Knowledge and skills
Correctional Officers are expected to have:
• Knowledge of public safety and security
• Knowledge of health and safety procedures
• An understanding of human behaviour
• Knowledge of laws and legal procedures
• The ability to identify security risks
• The ability to use surveillance equipment
• The ability to resolve conflicts
• The ability to carry out security searches
• The ability to carry out safety drills
(e.g. fire drill)
• The ability to keep a log and write reports on
any incidents which occur
Transferable skills should include:
• Interpersonal skills
• Written and verbal communication skills in
Maltese and English
• Numeracy skills
• Organisational and planning skills
• Problem solving and decision making skills
• The ability to work independently and as part
of a team
Additional qualities
These may include:
• A sense of discipline
• Alertness
• Assertiveness
• Diligence
• Patience
• The ability to be compassionate and
impartial
• The ability to endure physical and emotional
exertion
• The ability to keep calm in challenging
situations
Related career opportunities
• Army Officer
• Correctional Manager
• Correctional Supervisor
• Customs and Border Inspector
• Police Detective
• Police Force Constable
• Police Force Inspector
• Security Guard
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