Assistant Correctional Officers II - Occupations

Descriptions & Duties

Assistant Correctional Officers II supervise persons under custody, young persons in a training/ rehabilitation centre, and drug dependants in a drug addiction treatment centre. They are subject to the provisions of the Prisons Ordinance and may be required to wear uniform, work shifts and undertake hospital nursing duties after in-service training and they usually live in departmental quarters.
They are responsible for searching prisoners for contraband items; monitoring the conduct of prisoners during work, meals and recreational activities;
patrolling prison areas to maintain order and prevent escape; counselling prisoners and participating in implementation of rehabilitation programmes when necessary;
conducting head counts;
escorting prisoners in transit;
maintaining orders and discipline among prisoners using batons, handcuffs and other tools;
inspecting and maintaining the conditions of locks, windows, doors and gates regularly;
settling disputes between prisoners;
screening visitors.

Generic Competencies

Physical abilities

Technology
skills

Cognitive
abilities

Comprehension and expression

Social skills

Organisation and execution skills

Problem
solving skills

Management
skills

Physical Abilities

Physical abilities

Physical strength
Eye hand coordination / precision / dexterity

Importance:3 (Max:5)

Skill is basically required

Technology Skills

Technology skills

Computer literacy
Application of technology

Importance:2 (Max:5)

Skill is occasionally required

Cognitive Abilities

Cognitive abilities

Creativity
Visualisation
Logical thinking

Importance:3 (Max:5)

Skill is basically required

Comprehension And Expression

Comprehension and expression skills

Reading comprehension
Oral / written expression

Importance:3 (Max:5)

Skill is basically required

Social Skills

Social skills

Communication
Negotiation
Persuasion

Importance:3 (Max:5)

Skill is basically required

Organisation And Execution Skills

Organisation and execution skills

Planning
Organising
Judgement
Decision making

Importance:3 (Max:5)

Skill is basically required

Problem Solving Skills

Problem solving skills

Ability to solve simple and complex problems effectively and efficiently

Importance:3 (Max:5)

Skill is basically required

Management Skills

Management skills

Leadership
Management of finance / time / people / other resources

Importance:3 (Max:5)

Skill is basically required

Trade Specific Competencies

Custodial environment management knowledge and skills

Assistant Correctional Officers II must apply custodial environment management knowledge and skills to sustain the correctional setting with good discipline and order as well as detaining offenders in a stable and harmonious manner.

General Requirements

Academic qualification

attained DSE: Level 2 in 5 Subjects (Entry Salary: GDS(R) Point 4); or attained DSE: Level 2 in 3 Subjects (Entry Salary: GDS(R) Point 3); or completed S5 or equivalent (Entry Salary: GDS(R) Point 2)

Other specific requirements

Level 2 in English & Chinese in DSE; must pass the Fitness Test

Career Path & Salary

Government Sector

Monthly Salary Disciplined Services (Rank and File) Pay Scale Point 3-16

Monthly Salary Disciplined Services (Rank and File) Pay Scale Point 17-32

Monthly Salary Disciplined Services (Officer) Pay Scale Point 6

Monthly Salary Disciplined Services (Officer) Pay Scale Point 6-22

Monthly Salary Disciplined Services (Officer) Pay Scale Point 23-27

*For more details on Civil Service Pay Scales, please visit website of the Civil Service Bureau.
http://www.csb.gov.hk/english/admin/pay/952.html

Work Environment

Assistant Correctional Officers II work in a prison. They work shifts. They are required to stand and walk for long periods. They are required to carry out stressful and dangerous duties.

Tools

Body armour
Flashlight
Handcuffs
Handguns
Leg irons
Military rifles
Prisoner transport belts
Protective gas masks
Riot batons
Riot helmets
Riot shields
Stab proof vests
Surveillance cameras
Two way radios

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