Prison Operations Manual

Authority

The purpose of the Prison Operations Manual (POM) “is to provide instructions to Corrections employees on the day-to-day activities relating to managing a prison”.

These instructions are to ensure the safe, secure, humane, and effective operation of prisons. All staff are to ensure that they perform their duties in accordance with the instructions contained within POM.

In the event of conflicting instructions with other Departmental manuals and directives the instructions within POM are to take precedence.

Delegation and accountability

The POM frequently assigns responsibility for completing a certain procedure to a particular position (or rank). Generally, this does not place any limitation on who actually carries out the procedure. However the staff member holding the named position is accountable for ensuring its correct completion.

Changes and updates

This manual is a dynamic document, influenced by legislation, policy and strategic business plan outcomes. This means that from time to time changes will be made to the instructions within POM.

The Prisoner Guide to Prison Operations Manual Contents provides prisoners an overview of the structure of the POM.