3.0Low RiskNo Shortage
Prison Officers
Protective Service Workers · Prison and Security Officers
Low Risk
Median Weekly Pay
$1,810
Full-time workers
Employment
19,400
Total workers
10yr Growth
+7.8%
Projected to 2034
Shortage Status
No Shortage
Key Insight
Prison Officers has low AI exposure, making it one of the more resilient occupations in the Australian workforce.
JSA Official AI Exposure
Automation24.0%
Augmentation45.0%
Key Tasks
- •Observing the conduct and behaviour of prisoners to prevent disturbances and escapes
- •Inspecting and maintaining the security of locks, window bars, grilles, doors and gates
- •Supervising prisoners during work assignments, recreational periods, sporting activities and meals
- •Assisting with the implementation of education, rehabilitation and other programs organised for prisoners
- •Searching prisoners and cells for weapons, drugs and other contraband items
- •Patrolling assigned areas and reporting breaches of rules, unsatisfactory attitudes and prisoner adjustment problems
- •Requisitioning prisoners' clothing, toiletries, reading material and other allowable items
- •Supervising prisoners in transit between courts, prisons and other facilities
Employment Projections to 2034
Median Age
47
Female Share
24.0%
Part-Time Share
5.0%
Skill Level
4 / 5