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In Brief... Prison Officer

Brief Description:

Prison Officers are charged with providing and maintaining a safe, secure and humane environment for the confinement of all persons committed to prison in accordance with law.

Detailed Information Online

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Public Appointments Service [Information Booklet]
Prospects UK

O*Net (US) - Correctional Officers and Jailers

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This occupation has been viewed 20,679 times since 1st Aug 2008

Qualifications required?

Leaving Certificate.

Typical entry routes:

Entry via open competition advertised in the National Press and on www.publicjobs.ie.

Recruit Prison Officers will initially receive nine weeks formal induction training which combines classroom tuition with job familiarisation. This induction training forms part of Semester 1 of the Higher Certificate in Custodial Care (HCCC) programme, which is delivered over the first two years of service. You must successfully complete the programme as a condition of appointment to Recruit Prison Officer. Completion of the programme leads to the award of a National Certificate Level 6 HETAC Accreditation.

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Security, Defence & Law Enforcement
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	Prison Officer

Paul Harding

"I must remain alert and ready to deal with any situation as and when they arise"

	Prison Officer

Margaret Donaghue

"tasks range from working on a landing, in the school, gym, waiting room, escort duty to hospital or court etc"

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