Correctional Treatment Officer
きょうせいしょぐうかん
Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Security and Public Safety Occupations
- Middle : Prison Guards and Firefighters
- Minor : Prison Guards
Summary
Correctional treatment officers are public servants who support the rehabilitation of inmates in penal facilities, responsible for formulating and implementing treatment plans, providing life guidance, vocational training, etc., to prevent recidivism.
Description
Correctional treatment officers work in penal facilities such as prisons and detention centers, providing specialized services including life guidance, work instruction, educational training, and counseling to inmates. They create rehabilitation treatment plans tailored to each inmate's situation and promote improved norms and resocialization through regular interviews and group guidance. They are also involved in safety management and order maintenance within the facility, requiring responses to emergencies and collaboration with other professions. Utilizing knowledge from criminal psychology, welfare, and psychology, they perform their duties in collaboration with teams.
Future Outlook
From the perspective of ensuring social safety and security and preventing recidivism, personnel needs will remain stable. There is an increasing demand for personnel with expertise in rehabilitation support, particularly those with knowledge in psychology and welfare.
Personality Traits
Empathetic / Excellent Judgment / High Ethical Standards / Patient / Strong Sense of Responsibility
Work Style
Government Agency Work / Night Shifts / On-site Work / Shift Work
Career Path
Correctional Treatment Officer Assistant → Correctional Treatment Officer → Senior Correctional Treatment Officer → Supervisory Officer → Correctional Facility Director
Required Skills
Emergency Response / Formulation and Implementation of Rehabilitation Treatment Plans / Inmate Interview and Guidance Skills / Report Writing / Risk Management
Recommended Skills
Criminal Psychology / Leadership / Multicultural Understanding / Social Welfare Psychology Knowledge / Stress Management
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Adaptability | Necessary to respond quickly to sudden troubles or incidents. |
| Communication Skills | High dialogue skills are required for interviews and guidance with inmates. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Physical stamina is required for long patrols and emergency responses. |
| Planning & Organization | Necessary for formulating and executing inmates' treatment plans. |
| Stress Tolerance | Many situations involve ongoing physical and mental tension. |
| Collaboration & Teamwork | Required to implement treatment plans in collaboration with multiple professions. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Few tasks require mathematical analysis. |
Related Qualifications
- Civil Service Exam (National General Service)
- Pass the Correctional Treatment Officer Recruitment Exam
Aliases
- Correctional Officer
- Prison Officer
Related Jobs
- Police Officer
- Prison Officer
- Probation Officer
- Security Guard