Prison guards
NKPD code: 5413
Description
Prison guards watch over and maintain order among inmates of prisons, correctional institutions or hostels. Prison guards perform the following main tasks: • 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