Prison service officers (below principal officer)

5 of 27 tasks in this role are things an AI can already do today. Task list mapped via O*NET "Correctional Officers and Jailers" (33-3012.00).

1. Record information, such as prisoner identification, charges, and incidents of inmate disturbance, keeping daily logs of prisoner activities.

   AI can do thisimportance 4.5/5
2. Maintain records of prisoners' identification and charges.

   AI can do thisimportance 4.4/5
3. Use nondisciplinary tools and equipment, such as a computer.

   AI can do thisimportance 4.3/5
4. Participate in required job training.

   AI can do thisimportance 4.1/5
5. Provide to supervisors oral and written reports of the quality and quantity of work performed by inmates, inmate disturbances and rule violations, and unusual occurrences.

   AI can do thisimportance 4.1/5
6. Conduct head counts to ensure that each prisoner is present.

   Human workimportance 4.7/5
7. Inspect conditions of locks, window bars, grills, doors, and gates at correctional facilities to ensure security and help prevent escapes.

   Human workimportance 4.6/5
8. Monitor conduct of prisoners in housing unit, or during work or recreational activities, according to established policies, regulations, and procedures, to prevent escape or violence.

   Human workimportance 4.6/5
9. Search prisoners and vehicles and conduct shakedowns of cells for valuables and contraband, such as weapons or drugs.

   Human workimportance 4.5/5
10. Guard facility entrances to screen visitors.

    Human workimportance 4.5/5
11. Inspect mail for the presence of contraband.

    Human workimportance 4.4/5
12. Search for and recapture escapees.

    Human workimportance 4.4/5
13. Use weapons, handcuffs, and physical force to maintain discipline and order among prisoners.

    Human workimportance 4.3/5
14. Process or book convicted individuals into prison.

    Human workimportance 4.2/5
15. Conduct fire, safety, and sanitation inspections.

    Human workimportance 4.2/5
16. Supervise and coordinate work of other correctional service officers.

    Human workimportance 4.1/5
17. Take prisoners into custody and escort to locations within and outside of facility, such as visiting room, courtroom, or airport.

    Human workimportance 4.1/5
18. Serve meals, distribute commissary items, and dispense prescribed medication to prisoners.

    Human workimportance 4.1/5
19. Settle disputes between inmates.

    Human workimportance 4.1/5
20. Drive passenger vehicles and trucks used to transport inmates to other institutions, courtrooms, hospitals, and work sites.

    Human workimportance 4.0/5
21. Counsel inmates and respond to legitimate questions, concerns, and requests.

    Human workimportance 4.0/5
22. Investigate crimes that have occurred within an institution, or assist police in their investigations of crimes and inmates.

    Human workimportance 4.0/5
23. Assign duties to inmates, providing instructions as needed.

    Human workimportance 3.9/5
24. Issue clothing, tools, and other authorized items to inmates.

    Human workimportance 3.6/5
25. Sponsor inmate recreational activities, such as newspapers and self-help groups.

    Human workimportance 3.6/5
26. Arrange daily schedules for prisoners, including library visits, work assignments, family visits, and counseling appointments.

    Human workimportance 3.5/5
27. Take fingerprints of arrestees, prisoners, or the general public.

    Unlabelledimportance 4.1/5