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International Standard Classification of Occupations 2008 - Global

5413 Prison Guards

Prison guards watch over and maintain order among inmates of prisons, reformatories or penitentiaries. Tasks include - (a) searching arriving prisoners, putting their valuables in safekeeping, escorting prisoners to cells and locking them in; (b) making periodic inspection tours of cells and inspecting and maintaining the security of locks, windows, doors and gates; (c) supervising prisoners at work and meals, and during recreation periods; (d) observing the conduct and behaviour of prisoners to prevent disturbances and escapes; (e) patrolling prison areas to prevent escapes; (f) assisting with the implementation of rehabilitation programmes; (g) escorting prisoners in transit and during temporary leave. Examples of the occupations classified here: - Prison guard.

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  1. >5 Services And Sales Workers
  2. >>54 Protective Services Workers
  3. >>>541 Protective Services Workers
  4. >>>>5413 Prison Guards
  5. >>>>5413 Prison Guards

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What is ISCO-08 5413?
ISCO-08 5413 is "Prison Guards". Prison guards watch over and maintain order among inmates of prisons, reformatories or penitentiaries. Tasks include - (a) searching arriving prisoners, putting their valuables in safekeeping, escorting prisoners to cells and locking them in; (b) making periodic inspection tours of cells and inspecting and maintaining the security of locks, windows, doors and gates; (c) supervising prisoners at work and meals, and during recreation periods; (d) observing the conduct and behaviour of prisoners to prevent disturbances and escapes; (e) patrolling prison areas to prevent escapes; (f) assisting with the implementation of rehabilitation programmes; (g) escorting prisoners in transit and during temporary leave. Examples of the occupations classified here: - Prison guard.
How does ISCO-08 5413 map to other classification systems?
5413 Prison Guards has equivalents in ESCO Occupations (3327a087-cd36-4b02-ac1b-6455f59f9312, 6e36bf67-9df2-4d68-8f78-fca1d34acc0b); SOC 2018 (33-1011, 33-3012). These crosswalks let you translate this code between ISCO-08 and 2 other classification systems.
What is the parent category of 5413?
5413 Prison Guards sits under 5413 Prison Guards in the ISCO-08 hierarchy.

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Source: International Labour OrganizationVersion: 2008