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Prison and security, Whare mauhere me te whakahaumaru

Prison and security jobs involve supervising the activities of people in prison or similar facilities, and providing security and investigation services.

You might

  • observe the conduct and behaviour of prisoners
  • prevent prison disturbances and escapes
  • supervise prisoners during daily activities
  • patrol and guard properties
  • check for unauthorised entry onto properties
  • provide armed escorts
  • maintain order at venues

Career ideas
Ngā huatau aramahi,

Career idea

Corrections officer

Āpiha whare herehere

Pay

$76K to $95K annually

You'll need

Under 1 year of training
Corrections officers are responsible for keeping prisoners safe and secure and motivating them to make changes in their lives.

Career idea

Corrections supervisor

Kaiwhakahaere kaimahi whare herehere

Pay

$82K to $126K annually

You'll need

Under 1 year of training
Corrections supervisors manage or supervise correctional officers and jailers.

Career idea

Loss prevention specialist

Mātanga ārai rawa ngaro, moni ngaro

Pay

$54K to $77K annually

You'll need

1 year of training
Loss prevention specialists plan and run security programmes for organisations to prevent the loss of merchandise, money or assets.

Career idea

Probation officer

Āpiha matakana

Pay

$69K to $78K annually

You'll need

Under 1 to 4 years of training
Probation officers supervise offenders serving community sentences. They help people released from prison to find work and education opportunities and other support.

Career idea

Retail loss prevention officer

Āpiha ārai whānakotanga toa hokohoko

Pay

$54K to $68K annually

You'll need

Under 1 year of training
Retail loss prevention officers help prevent and detect loss and theft of goods, money and other assets from organisations and shops. They may investigate staff.

Career idea

Security manager

Kaiwhakahaere haumarutanga

Pay

$92K to $155K annually

You'll need

Under 1 to 3 years of training
Security managers are in charge of protecting an organisation's people, information and assets.

Career idea

Security officer

Āpiha whakahaumaru

Pay

$56K to $77K annually

You'll need

Under 1 year of training
Security officers guard and monitor people, property and places to prevent harm, theft, damage and other illegal activity. They may prevent crime, watch out for potential dangers and risks, and report issues.

Career idea

Security worker supervisor

Kaiwhakahaere kaimahi whakamarumaru

Pay

$65K to $90K annually

You'll need

Under 1 year of training
Security worker supervisors manage or supervise security workers and security guards.

Career idea

Transportation security officer

Āpiha whakamarumaru kawenga

Pay

$73K to $115K annually

You'll need

Under 1 year of training
Transportation security officers inspect, screen and search passengers, baggage and cargo at airports, transit stations and transport terminals.

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