§ OCCUPATION · GLOBAL STANDARDS

juvenile correctional officer

Juvenile correctional officers monitor and provide security to juvenile offenders.

Description

Juvenile correctional officers monitor and provide security to juvenile offenders. They ensure the safety of the facility compliant with rules and regulations, compile reports on the daily activities as well as in the case of incidents, and report unusual activity. They also supervise rehabilitation procedures of the offenders.

Theoretical Knowledge

ESSENTIALTheoretical knowledge required

illegal substances legal use-of-force correctional procedures law enforcement

OPTIONALAdjacent knowledge that strengthens fit

criminology juvenile detention surveillance methods

Practical Skills

ESSENTIALApplied skills & competences

restrain individuals patrol areas undertake inspections oversee rehabilitation process escort defendants screen clients identify security threats mentor individuals apply knowledge of human behaviour

OPTIONALOptional competences

comply with the principles of self-defence use different communication channels ensure law application ensure compliance with types of weapons conduct frisk handle surveillance equipment respond to enquiries advise on conflict management practice vigilance maintain logbooks

Data Source: Unified Global Standards (ISCED, ISCO, O*NET, ESCO)