Skills by Occupation
The skills each role needs — from the EU's official ESCO classification.
Software developer
Data analyst
Web developer
Network engineer
Database administrator
Accountant
Registered nurse
Electrician
Civil engineer
Graphic designer
prison officer
ESCO occupation · 13 essential, 18 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
escort defendants
law enforcement
ensure compliance with types of weapons
legal use-of-force
identify security threats
comply with the principles of self-defence
handle conflicts
correctional procedures
see to the detainees' well-being
restrain individuals
patrol areas
undertake inspections
illegal substances
Optional & specialised skills
conduct security screenings
write situation reports
contribute to the formulation of correctional procedures
criminology
conduct frisk
oversee rehabilitation process
handle surveillance equipment
surveillance methods
show responsibility
use different communication channels
maintain operational communications
respond to enquiries
maintain logbooks
propose leisure activities
apply knowledge of human behaviour
practice vigilance
ensure law application
manage security clearance
Other matches: correctional services manager · prison instructor · probation officer · case administrator · criminal justice social worker
Coming next: live skill demand and trends — how often each skill
actually appears in job ads — arrive with the EURES / Cedefop integration. The skills above
are the canonical requirements for the role from the EU ESCO taxonomy.