(1) It is the duty of an ungazetted officer to—
(a) maintain the security of inmates admitted to any correctional facility or lock-up;
(b) ensure that inmates adhere to this Act and regulations;
(c) supervise inmates at all times;
(d) subject to any directions of the Director, exercise disciplinary control over inmates;
(e) inspect the person of inmates and cells for contraband and other prohibited articles;
(f) hear grievances by inmates and counsel them;
(g) inspect all articles coming into a correctional facility;
(h) operate and inspect security devices in and around a correctional facility;
(i) maintain outer perimeter security of a correctional facility;
(j) deliver inmates to and from court, a hospital or any other place as may be required;
(k) respond to and act in accordance with this Act and Standing Orders in carrying out any of his or her functions;
(l) escort visitors through a correctional facility;
(m) protect any State property within a correctional facility from loss or injury;
(n) promptly report to the Director any observation, situation or condition which threatens the custody or rehabilitation of inmates;
(o) treat all inmates with humanity;
(p) carry out any other functions as may be assigned to him or her.
(2) The Director may direct any ungazetted officer to keep and maintain a pocket book on any activities relating to that officer's duties and to make a report on same to the Director.
(3) The Director may direct any ungazetted officer to submit a report on any matter that the Director may deem necessary in relation to the efficient functioning of the correctional services.
(4) No officer shall, without the authority of the Director, carry out any pecuniary or business transaction with or on behalf of an inmate.