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
juvenile correctional officer
ESCO occupation · 13 essential, 14 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
apply knowledge of human behaviour
identify security threats
mentor individuals
handle conflicts
law enforcement
undertake inspections
illegal substances
restrain individuals
legal use-of-force
patrol areas
escort defendants
correctional procedures
oversee rehabilitation process
Optional & specialised skills
conduct frisk
practice vigilance
use different communication channels
surveillance methods
ensure law application
respond to enquiries
criminology
ensure compliance with types of weapons
handle surveillance equipment
advise on conflict management
comply with the principles of self-defence
juvenile detention
maintain logbooks
show responsibility
Other matches: correctional services manager · youth offending team worker · prison instructor · prison officer · tax compliance officer
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.