442111 Prison Officer

Also known as Correctional Officer, Corrections Officer, Custodial Officer.

What this occupation involves

Supervises and controls the activities of inmates in a prison or other correctional institution.

  • observing the conduct and behaviour of prisoners to prevent disturbances and escapes
  • inspecting and maintaining the security of locks, window bars, grilles, doors and gates
  • supervising prisoners during work assignments, recreational periods, sporting activities and meals
  • assisting with the implementation of education, rehabilitation and other programs organised for prisoners
  • searching prisoners and cells for weapons, drugs and other contraband items
  • patrolling assigned areas and reporting breaches of rules, unsatisfactory attitudes and prisoner adjustment problems
  • requisitioning prisoners' clothing, toiletries, reading material and other allowable items
  • supervising prisoners in transit between courts, prisons and other facilities

Visa lists & eligible subclasses

Where this code appears on official skilled-migration lists, and the visa subclasses it currently unlocks. Each subclass code links to its Department of Home Affairs page.

Labour market — Australia

Source: Jobs and Skills Australia. New Zealand does not publish per-occupation shortage ratings or projections.

No shortage National rating
By state & territory
ACT
No shortage
NSW
No shortage
NT
No shortage
QLD
No shortage
SA
No shortage
TAS
No shortage
VIC
No shortage
WA
No shortage
National rating history
No shortage Moderate Shortage
Employment projections
Job growth · Jobs and Skills Australia

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