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Overview
The work can include patrols, client screening, incident reporting, logbooks, escorts, conflict handling, surveillance equipment and close observation of behaviour or security threats.
In job descriptions, look for juvenile detention, rehabilitation process, correctional procedures, security checks, mentoring, use-of-force rules, illegal substances, vigilance and report writing.
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Search jobsWhat the work can involve
Juvenile correctional work combines secure supervision with structured contact with young people. Tasks can include patrols, escorts, screening, logbooks, incident reports, rehabilitation routines and quick response to security threats.
Skills and specializations
Useful depth includes correctional procedures, human behaviour, conflict management, surveillance equipment, legal use-of-force, illegal-substance awareness, mentoring and vigilance during daily movement.
Salary context
Salary context depends on facility type, shift pattern, risk level, incident responsibility, rehabilitation duties, reporting requirements and whether the post includes mentoring, searches or control-room tasks.
Career paths
Development can move toward senior officer, rehabilitation coordinator, security team lead, youth support specialist, training officer or work focused on procedures, logs and incident review.
Good to know
Check whether adverts name the age group, facility setting, patrol duties, report writing, restraint rules, rehabilitation process, surveillance tools, searches and support available after incidents.
Editorial note
This guide is editorial career context, not official labour-market statistics or role-specific pay data.
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O*NET relationships
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O*NET relationships: 2
Correctional Officers and Jailers
33-3012.00
O*NET occupation is broader
The O*NET occupation covers a broader field of work than this ESCO occupation.
Open in O*NETProbation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists
21-1092.00
O*NET occupation is broader
The O*NET occupation covers a broader field of work than this ESCO occupation.
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Alternative labels
Occupation group
Prison guards (5413)
Source facts
| ESCO URI | http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/6e36bf67-9df2-4d68-8f78-fca1d34acc0b |
|---|---|
| ESCO code | 5413.1 |
| ISCO group | 5413 |
| Concept type | Occupation |