Corrections officer, Āpiha whare herehere
Also known as
- Prison officer, prison guard, correctional officer
Corrections officers are responsible for keeping prisoners safe and secure and motivating them to make changes in their lives.
Your pay could be
$69K
Lower
$80K to $106K
Most common
$124K
Upper
How does this pay compare?
Pay is before tax
Corrections officers
- may work shifts, including nights and weekends
- usually work in prisons and courts and may travel locally
- may do physically and emotionally demanding work
- need to be responsible, work well under pressure and communicate well
Tasks
- count prison inmates or personnel
- maintain surveillance of individuals or establishments
- inspect equipment to ensure safety or proper functioning
- locate suspicious objects or vehicles
- search individuals for illegal or dangerous items
- record information about suspects or criminals
- apprehend criminal suspects
- inspect cargo to identify potential hazards
- guard facilities
- use weapons or physical force to maintain security
You need to do training to become a corrections officer.
You need
- to complete a training course
- to pass a police check
- to pass a medical assessment and drug test
- a First Aid Certificate
- a driver licence
If you’re in school
You usually don’t need specific NCEA levels for this job.
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