Prison guard NOC code
NOC 2021 code, TEER level and Express Entry status for prison guard.
Last reviewed 2026-11-02 · Sources: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)
Quick answer
The NOC code for prison guard is 43201 (Correctional service officers), a TEER 3 occupation — it counts as skilled work for Express Entry. It's a high-wage occupation (Level 3): +20 CRS for 12+ months of Canadian work, or 50 for a job offer.
NOC code
43201
TEER 3 · skilled
High-wage
Level 3
+20 work · 50 job offer
Category draws
None
IRCC 2026 lists
What NOC 43201 covers
Correctional service officers guard offenders and detainees and maintain order in correctional institutions and other places of detention. Primary workers develop women offender's correctional plan and work with other service officers in the correctional team. They are employed by federal, provincial and municipal governments. Correctional service officers who are supervisors are included in this unit group.
| Unit group | 43201 — Correctional service officers |
|---|---|
| TEER | TEER 3 — usually requires a college diploma or apprenticeship of less than 2 years, or 6+ months of on-the-job training |
| Broad category | Occupations in education, law and social, community and government services |
Main duties to compare with yours
- Observe conduct and behaviour of offenders and detainees to prevent disturbances and escapes
- Supervise offenders during work assignments, meals and recreation periods
- Patrol assigned area and report any problems to supervisor
- Conduct security checks and scanning of visitors, inmates and their cells, working areas and recreational activity areas
- Observe behaviour of offenders and prepare reports
- Escort detainees in transit and during temporary leaves
To use NOC 43201 on an Express Entry profile or reference letter, your duties should match the lead statement and most of the main duties. See every duty and the full Express Entry breakdown for NOC 43201 →
Other job titles under NOC 43201
- Correctional facility guard
- Correctional officers supervisor
- Correctional service officer
- Primary worker/kimisinaw - correctional service
Similar titles in other NOC codes
If your duties don't match NOC 43201, one of these may fit better:
- Armoured car guard — NOC 64410 (Security guards and related security service occupations, TEER 4)
- Crossing guard — NOC 45100 (Student monitors, crossing guards and related occupations, TEER 5)
- Night guard — NOC 64410 (Security guards and related security service occupations, TEER 4)
- Security guard supervisor — NOC 62029 (Other services supervisors, TEER 2)
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Sources: Statistics Canada, NOC 2021 Version 1.0 (example titles and duties); IRCC high-wage occupations and category-based selection lists. Check the official NOC site before you apply.
Frequently asked questions
What is the NOC code for prison guard?+
In NOC 2021, "prison guard" is an example title in unit group 43201 — Correctional service officers. It is a TEER 3 occupation in the "Occupations in education, law and social, community and government services" broad category.
Is prison guard eligible for Express Entry?+
NOC 43201 is TEER 3, which IRCC counts as skilled work experience for the Federal Skilled Worker Program and the Canadian Experience Class — provided your actual duties match the NOC description and you meet every other program requirement.
Does prison guard get extra CRS points?+
Yes. NOC 43201 is on IRCC's high-wage list at Level 3. From November 3, 2026, 12+ months of qualifying Canadian work adds 20 CRS points, or a valid job offer is worth 50 (whichever is higher).
Can a prison guard get a category-based Express Entry invitation?+
NOC 43201 isn't on any of IRCC's current category-based selection lists. You can still be invited in general, Canadian Experience Class or Provincial Nominee Program rounds.
What if my job title says prison guard but my duties are different?+
IRCC assesses your duties, not your job title. Compare what you actually do with the lead statement and main duties of NOC 43201. If most of them don't match, look at the related occupations below or search the official NOC site.