As a Prison Officer, you will need to master following:

• see to the detainees' well-being

More generally, a prison officer is also versed in:

• comply with the principles of self-defence
• correctional procedures
• ensure compliance with types of weapons
• escort defendants
• identify security threats
• illegal substances
• law enforcement
• legal use-of-force
• patrol areas
• restrain individuals
• undertake inspections

It also helps to know the following:

• conduct security screenings
• maintain logbooks
• manage security clearance
• apply knowledge of human behaviour
• conduct frisk
• contribute to the formulation of correctional procedures
• criminology
• ensure law application
• handle surveillance equipment
• maintain operational communications
• oversee rehabilitation process
• practice vigilance
• propose leisure activities
• respond to enquiries
• surveillance methods
• use different communication channels
• write situation reports