What are some careers in correction services?

What are some careers in correction services?

10 Corrections careers to consider

• Correctional officer. Correctional officers work within jails or prisons to oversee inmates and suspects awaiting trial.
• Pretrial services officer.
• Bailiff.
• Probation officer.
• Substance abuse counselor.
• Corrections nurse.
• Case manager.
• Chaplain.

How do I become a prison warder?

Prison Warder Learnerships Requirements

1. Candidates must be South African citizens.
2. You must have a valid ID book, document or card proving citizenship.
3. Must be older than 21 and younger than 35.
4. Applicants must have a Grade 12 certificate.
5. You must not have any criminal record.

How do you become a corrections officer in South Africa?

A correctional officer should:

1. be a South African citizen.
2. be 18 – 35 years of age.
3. be a minimum of 1,67 m tall for men and 1,60 m for women.
4. have no mental or physical handicap.
5. be medically fit.
6. speak English and at least one other language.
7. be emotionally mature and stable.
8. be responsible and honest.

What is the maximum number of prisons in South Africa?

South Africa has two super-maximum security prisons: C-Max, in Pretoria, and Ebongweni, in Kokstad. The second one is considered to be the biggest super-max prison in the world, with 1,440 places.

What are 3 careers in emergency and fire management services?

Emergency Services and Fire Management Services

• Emergency Management and Response Coordinator.
• Emergency Planning Manager.
• Emergency Medical Technician.
• Fire Fighter.
• Hazardous Materials Responder.
• Dispatcher.
• Training Officer.
• Rescue Worker.

What is the salary of jail warden?

$127,737 (AUD)/yr.

How do you address a prison warden?

Prisoners must always address the guards as “Mr. Correctional Officer,” and the warden as “Mr. Chief Correctional Officer.”

How long is correctional officer training in South Africa?

This comprises an initial eight weeks of classroom based training followed by a four week period of in-service training within a prison environment. A further two weeks of classroom-based training will be conducted prior to the end of the 12 month probationary period.

Can correctional officers make arrests?

112.19(1)(c), and concluding that parole and probation officers are “law enforcement officers” for the purposes of that statute, since, among other reasons, they have limited powers of arrest pursuant to s. 947.22(2). Correctional officers also have the power to make arrests.

Who owns prisons in South Africa?

Department of Correctional Services
Prisons in South Africa are run by the Department of Correctional Services. According to the ministry, there are approximately 34,000 employees of the department running 240 prisons.

What are 28s?

28s. The 28s are the blood line of the gang and are responsible for fighting on behalf of the three gangs (26, 27 and 28). They fight the gang’s battles. The silver line are the female, and are the descendants of Magubane. They are considered to be the sex slaves of the gold line.