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juvenile correctional officer

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Juvenile correctional officers monitor and provide security to juvenile offenders. They ensure the safety of the facility compliant with rules and regulations, compile reports on the daily activities as well as in the case of incidents, and report unusual activity. They also supervise rehabilitation procedures of the offenders.

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Competences
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Essential
13
Optional
13

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Essential knowledge 4 competences

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correctional procedures

The legal regulations and policies concerning the operations of correctional facilities, and other correctional procedures.

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illegal substances

The forbidden substances which cannot be transported from one area to another, or carried by an individual, as well as their nature and how to handle them.

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law enforcement

The different organisations involved in law enforcement, as well as the laws and regulations in law enforcement procedures.

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legal use-of-force

The characteristics of the use-of-force, which is a legal doctrine employed by police and army forces, to regulate acts of violence during interventions. Use-of-force is ought to balance security needs with ethical concerns for the rights and well-being of intruders or suspects.

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Essential skills and competences 9 competences

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apply knowledge of human behaviour

Practice principles related to group behaviour, trends in society, and influence of societal dynamics.

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escort defendants

Escort suspects and known offenders from one area to another, such as in a prison or from a cell to a courtoom, to ensure they do not escape, that they are not violent, or otherwise exceed the limits of acceptable behaviour, as well as to be able to respond to any emergencies.

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identify security threats

Identify security threats during investigations, inspections, or patrols, and perform the necessary actions to minimise or neutralise the threat.

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mentor individuals

Mentor individuals by providing emotional support, sharing experiences and giving advice to the individual to help them in their personal development, as well as adapting the support to the specific needs of the individual and heeding their requests and expectations.

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oversee rehabilitation process

Oversee the rehabilitation process of offenders during their stay in a correctional facility, to ensure that they follow the instructions, show good behaviour, and work towards full re-integration when they are released.

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patrol areas

Patrol a designated area, watch out for and respond to suspicious and dangerous situations, and communicating with emergency response organisations.

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restrain individuals

Restrain, or control by force, individuals who violate regulations in terms of acceptable behaviour, who present a threat to others, and who perform acts of violence, to ensure the individual is unable to proceed in this negative behaviour and to protect others.

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screen clients

Check the personal information of clients and make sure they are not on any blacklist or registered for any severe offences.

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undertake inspections

Undertake safety inspections in areas of concern to identify and report potential hazards or security breaches; take measures to maximise safety standards.

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Optional knowledge 3 competences

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juvenile detention

The legislation and procedures involving correctional activities in juvenile correctional facilities, and how to adapt correctional procedures to comply with juvenile detention procedures.

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Cross-sector

2 competences
criminology

The study of criminal behaviour, such as its causes and nature, its consequences, and control and prevention methods.

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surveillance methods

Surveillance methods used in the gathering of information and intelligence for investigation purposes.

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Optional skills and competences 10 competences

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maintain logbooks

Maintain the required logbooks according to practice and in established formats.

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advise on conflict management

Advise private or public organisations on monitoring possible conflict risk and development, and on conflict resolution methods specific to the identified conflicts.

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comply with the principles of self-defence

Observe the principles according to which a person should only use so much force as is required to repel an attack. The use of deadly force is limited to situations where attackers are using deadly force themselves.

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conduct frisk

Conduct frisks, or pat downs, with individual to ensure there are no illegal or dangerous items concealed on their person, in a manner appropriate and compliant with regulations.

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ensure compliance with types of weapons

Comply with legal requirements when using different kinds of firearms and other types of weapons and their matching ammunition.

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ensure law application

Ensure the laws are followed, and where they are broken, that the correct measures are taken to ensure compliance to the law and law enforcement.

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handle surveillance equipment

Monitor surveillance equipment to observe what people are doing in a given area and ensure their safety.

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practice vigilance

Practice vigilance during patrol or other surveillance activities in order to ensure safety and security, to look out for suspicious behaviour or other alarming changes in patterns or activities, and to respond quickly to these changes.

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respond to enquiries

Respond to enquiries and requests for information from other organisations and members of the public.

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use different communication channels

Make use of various types of communication channels such as verbal, handwritten, digital and telephonic communication with the purpose of constructing and sharing ideas or information.

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