1220.0 - ANZSCO - Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations, First Edition, Revision 1

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Contents >> Major Group 4 Community and Personal Service Workers >> SUB-MAJOR GROUP 44 Protective Service Workers >> MINOR GROUP 442 Prison and Security Officers

MINOR GROUP 442 PRISON AND SECURITY OFFICERS

PRISON AND SECURITY OFFICERS supervise and control the activities of inmates in correctional institutions, and provide security and investigative services to organisations and individuals.

Indicative Skill Level:
Most occupations in this minor group have a level of skill commensurate with the qualifications and experience outlined below.

In Australia:

AQF Certificate III including at least two years of on-the-job training, or AQF Certificate IV, or at least three years of relevant experience (ANZSCO Skill Level 3); or

AQF Certificate II or III, or at least one year of relevant experience (ANZSCO Skill Level 4); or

AQF Certificate I, or compulsory secondary education (ANZSCO Skill Level 5)

In New Zealand:

NZ Register Level 4 qualification, or at least three years of relevant experience (ANZSCO Skill Level 3); or

NZ Register Level 2 or 3 qualification, or at least one year of relevant experience (ANZSCO Skill Level 4); or

NZ Register Level 1 qualification, or compulsory secondary education (ANZSCO Skill Level 5)

In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification. In the case of some Skill Level 5 occupations, a short period of on-the-job training may be required in addition to or instead of the formal qualification, or no formal qualification or on-the-job training may be required.

Tasks Include:

observing the conduct and behaviour of prisoners to prevent disturbances and escapes
supervising prisoners during work assignments, recreational periods, sporting activities and meals
patrolling and guarding properties, and checking for unauthorised entry
providing armed escort for the transport of cash and other valuables
maintaining order at venues where there are large gatherings of people
conducting investigations for clients
advising clients on security requirements and recommending and designing security specifications

This section contains the following subsection :
UNIT GROUP 4421 Prison Officers
UNIT GROUP 4422 Security Officers and Guards