People with a Correctional Services qualification may be responsible for the supervision and rehabilitation of prisoners in correctional centres.

They may be responsible for the following tasks:

• Observing the behaviour of prisoners and maintaining control, discipline and security within the correctional centre
• Noting behaviour of prisoners and advising whether they need special care, such as a visit to a psychiatrist, psychologist or social worker
• Patrolling assigned areas and reporting to supervisors.
• Organising clothing, reading material, toiletries and other materials given to prisoners
• Performing escort duties of prisoners in both the prison and other external agencies if needed.
• Preparing and filing reports.
• Providing leadership and acting as a role model to prisoners
• Helping offenders seek rehabilitation through basic counselling and supervision so that they may return to the community