Watchman, prison

Prison guards watch over and maintain order among inmates of prisons, correctional institutions or hostels.

• searching arriving prisoners, placing their valuables in safes, escorting them to cells and locking them in;
• making periodic inspection rounds of cells and checking and maintaining the security of locks, windows, doors and gates;
• supervising prisoners during work, meals or recreation;
• observing the conduct and behaviour of prisoners to prevent disturbances and escapes;
• patrolling prison grounds to prevent escapes;
• assisting in the implementation of rehabilitation programmes;
• escorting prisoners during transfers and temporary releases.
• Examples of occupations in this unit group:
• Warder, prison
• Guard, prison