Typical duties include the following:
supervising and managing prisoners,
performing security checks and searches,
providing prisoners with well-informed advice,
assisting prisoners in connecting with professional help,
and developing relationships with those involved in their welfare – for example,
social workers dealing with prisoners' requests and applications
working with small groups of inmates to assist them in preparing for release patrolling buildings being aware of prisoners' rights and ensuring dangerous behaviors such as bullying and self-harm are dealt with appropriately and effectively writing reports managing staff controlling disorderly behavior