Prison officer vacancies in Limburg, Belgium
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Data last updated on 2 August 2026
What does a PrisonOfficer do?
As a prison officer you guard and support detainees and help prepare their return to society. You patrol through the wings, keep watch through video monitoring and step in during conflicts or incidents. You register data accurately, take emergency measures when needed and stick strictly to the safety rules and the law. The role also goes by names such as prison guard, detention counsellor or security assistant in a prison. In Belgium you work in public and civil security, a job that combines a clear framework with real human contact, where offering structure and listening both belong to the work.
Typical tasks
- Guard and supervise detainees
- Patrol through the wings
- Keep watch through video monitoring
- Step in during conflicts
- Take emergency measures during an incident
- Register data accurately
- Work in a quality, safe and healthy way
Required skills
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Frequently asked questions
Answers to the most common questions about applying via Werkvolk.
What does a Prison officer do?
A prison officer guards and supports detainees and helps prepare their return to society. You patrol the wings, keep watch through video monitoring and step in during conflicts or incidents. You register data, take emergency measures when needed and work strictly within the safety rules and the law, keeping order and safety in the prison.
How much does a Prison officer earn in Belgium?
A prison officer in Belgium usually earns between 15 and 20 euros per hour gross. Premiums for night, weekend and irregular shifts come on top of the base pay. As a public service role the pay follows fixed scales that grow with seniority and experience.
In which sectors or environments do you work as a prison officer?
You work in the field of defence and public and civil security, inside prisons and detention centres. The environment is structured and secure, with wings, monitoring rooms and controlled access points. The work runs in shifts, including nights and weekends, since order and safety must be guaranteed around the clock.
What is the difference between a prison officer and a prison guard?
In practice the two terms describe the same role, and prison guard is simply the more everyday word for it. The official title of prison officer stresses that the job is not only about guarding but also about supporting detainees and preparing their reintegration. In daily use in Belgium both words are used for the same person.
How is the demand for prison officers across Flanders?
Across Flanders and Brussels the prisons regularly organise new recruitment rounds, and the need for security assistants stays high. The work is available in and around the larger cities where detention facilities are located. Because the role runs in shifts and asks for resilience, employers keep looking for motivated new officers.