301Use of armed posts

#### 301 Use of armed posts 301 Use of armed posts > > (1) While stationed at an armed post, a correctional officer— > > > > > (a) must keep a lookout over the correctional centre generally, and > > > > > (b) if the officer observes any irregularity likely to affect the security of the correctional centre, must notify other correctional officers as may be appropriate in the circumstances, and > > > > > (c) must assist other correctional officers in the performance of their duties, but (unless the officer is a senior officer, or is ordered to do otherwise by a senior officer) without leaving the post. > > > (2) A correctional officer stationed at a correctional centre tower who is temporarily unable to keep a lookout must indicate that fact to— > > > > > (a) any correctional officers stationed at adjacent towers, and > > > > > (b) any correctional officers stationed at ground posts within range of observation. > > > (3) When approaching an armed post, a correctional officer must give warning of that approach to any correctional officer stationed at the post.