Becoming a Prison Officer in Queensland

About this role

Enforce rules and order inside prisons; supervise inmates to keep them safe and ensure security of the facility.

What you might do day-to-day in this job

Typical tasks for a Prison Officer include:

• supervise prisoners during work assignments, recreational periods, sporting activities and meals
• inspect and maintain the security of locks, window bars, grilles, doors and gates
• assist with the implementation of education, rehabilitation and other inmate programs
• search prisoners and cells for weapons, drugs and other contraband items
• requisition prisoner clothing, toiletries, reading material and other allowable items
• supervise prisoners in transit between courts, prisons and other facilities
• ensure the mental and physical wellbeing of inmates.