ISCO-08 5413
Prison guards
19.5%
ADI · 302nd of 433 · 95% interval 9.0–31.6
An AI agent can at least partly carry out 19.5% of the task time of prison guards, and finish 0.0% alone. The barrier that holds most of the rest back is access to the systems the work runs on.
ADI · partial or full19.5%
302nd of 433 · interval 9.0–31.6
ADI3 · full delegation0.0%
201st of 433 · interval 0.0–0.0
ADIs · share of time25.2%
272nd of 433 · interval 19.8–31.1
Evidence50
task statements rated by two models and weighted by importance and frequency. World employment: 2.1 million.
Task weight by level
How the tasks rate
L0No meaningful role · 26.0%L1Augmentation · 54.5%L2Partial delegation · 19.5%L3Full delegation · 0.0%
Barriers
What stops the agent
Share of task weight flagged by each barrier; a task can carry several.
50 task statements, heaviest first
| Task statement (O*NET occupation) | Weight | Level | Sonnet · Haiku | Share | Human time | Barriers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maintain knowledge of, comply with, and enforce all institutional policies, rules, procedures, and regulations.First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers | 3.1% | L1 | L1L2 | 35% | 52 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Maintain order, discipline, and security within assigned areas in accordance with relevant rules, regulations, policies, and laws.First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers | 3.1% | L1 | L1L1 | 15% | 4.5 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Take, receive, or check periodic inmate counts.First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers | 3.0% | L1 | L1L1 | 15% | 18 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Supervise and direct the work of correctional officers to ensure the safe custody, discipline, and welfare of inmates.First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers | 3.0% | L1 | L1L2 | 25% | 4.5 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Monitor behavior of subordinates to ensure alert, courteous, and professional behavior toward inmates, parolees, fellow employees, visitors, and the public.First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers | 2.8% | L1 | L1L1 | 20% | 1.5 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Monitor conduct of prisoners in housing unit, or during work or recreational activities, according to established policies, regulations, and procedures, to prevent escape or violence.Correctional Officers and Jailers | 2.6% | L1 | L1L1 | 11% | 4.5 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Complete administrative paperwork or supervise the preparation or maintenance of records, forms, or reports.First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers | 2.6% | L2 | L2L2 | 60% | 1.1 h | Accountability, Access to systems |
| Supervise or perform searches of inmates or their quarters to locate contraband items.First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers | 2.5% | L0 | L0L1 | 10% | 45 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Conduct head counts to ensure that each prisoner is present.Correctional Officers and Jailers | 2.5% | L0 | L1L0 | 8% | 18 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Conduct roll calls of correctional officers.First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers | 2.3% | L1 | L1L1 | 15% | 20 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Inspect conditions of locks, window bars, grills, doors, and gates at correctional facilities to ensure security and help prevent escapes.Correctional Officers and Jailers | 2.3% | L0 | L0L0 | 4% | 52 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Record information, such as prisoner identification, charges, and incidents of inmate disturbance, keeping daily logs of prisoner activities.Correctional Officers and Jailers | 2.3% | L2 | L2L2 | 58% | 30 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Resolve problems between inmates.First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers | 2.3% | L1 | L1L2 | 18% | 45 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Instruct employees or provide on-the-job training.First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers | 2.3% | L1 | L1L2 | 32% | 1.3 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Use nondisciplinary tools and equipment, such as a computer.Correctional Officers and Jailers | 2.2% | L1 | L1L2 | 35% | 25 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
Show the other 35 tasks
| Task statement (O*NET occupation) | Weight | Level | Sonnet · Haiku | Share | Human time | Barriers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Review offender information to identify issues that require special attention.First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers | 2.1% | L2 | L2L2 | 65% | 35 min | Accountability, Access to systems |
| Set up employee work schedules.First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers | 2.1% | L2 | L2L2 | 68% | 2.5 h | Access to systems |
| Counsel inmates and respond to legitimate questions, concerns, and requests.Correctional Officers and Jailers | 2.1% | L1 | L1L2 | 22% | 15 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Maintain records of prisoners' identification and charges.Correctional Officers and Jailers | 2.1% | L2 | L2L2 | 70% | 20 min | Accountability, Access to systems |
| Serve meals, distribute commissary items, and dispense prescribed medication to prisoners.Correctional Officers and Jailers | 2.1% | L1 | L1L1 | 10% | 1.1 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Convey correctional officers' or inmates' complaints to superiors.First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers | 2.0% | L2 | L2L2 | 50% | 28 min | Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Guard facility entrances to screen visitors.Correctional Officers and Jailers | 2.0% | L1 | L1L1 | 15% | 10 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Transfer or transport offenders on foot or by driving vehicles, such as trailers, vans, or buses.First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers | 2.0% | L0 | L0L0 | 4% | 1.3 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Supervise activities, such as searches, shakedowns, riot control, or institutional tours.First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers | 2.0% | L1 | L1L1 | 12% | 1.8 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Supervise or provide security for offenders performing tasks, such as construction, maintenance, laundry, food service, or other industrial or agricultural operations.First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers | 2.0% | L0 | L0L1 | 8% | 6.0 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Rate behavior of inmates, promoting acceptable attitudes and behaviors to those with low ratings.First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers | 2.0% | L1 | L1L2 | 30% | 45 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Search prisoners and vehicles and conduct shakedowns of cells for valuables and contraband, such as weapons or drugs.Correctional Officers and Jailers | 2.0% | L0 | L0L0 | 4% | 45 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Inspect mail for the presence of contraband.Correctional Officers and Jailers | 2.0% | L1 | L1L1 | 18% | 8 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Supervise and coordinate work of other correctional service officers.Correctional Officers and Jailers · supplemental task | 1.9% | L1 | L1L1 | 22% | 4.5 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Take prisoners into custody and escort to locations within and outside of facility, such as visiting room, courtroom, or airport.Correctional Officers and Jailers | 1.9% | L0 | L0L0 | 4% | 38 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Process or book convicted individuals into prison.Correctional Officers and Jailers · supplemental task | 1.9% | L1 | L1L2 | 30% | 1.1 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Examine incoming or outgoing mail to ensure conformance with regulations.First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers | 1.9% | L2 | L2L2 | 52% | 20 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Provide to supervisors oral and written reports of the quality and quantity of work performed by inmates, inmate disturbances and rule violations, and unusual occurrences.Correctional Officers and Jailers | 1.8% | L1 | L2L1 | 35% | 25 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Settle disputes between inmates.Correctional Officers and Jailers | 1.8% | L0 | L0L1 | 10% | 30 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Assign duties to inmates, providing instructions as needed.Correctional Officers and Jailers | 1.8% | L1 | L1L1 | 18% | 15 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Conduct fire, safety, and sanitation inspections.Correctional Officers and Jailers | 1.8% | L1 | L1L1 | 20% | 1.3 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Take fingerprints of arrestees, prisoners, or the general public.Correctional Officers and Jailers · supplemental task | 1.7% | L0 | L0L0 | 8% | 14 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Develop work or security procedures.First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers | 1.7% | L2 | L2L2 | 60% | 4.0 h | Accountability, Access to systems |
| Use weapons, handcuffs, and physical force to maintain discipline and order among prisoners.Correctional Officers and Jailers | 1.6% | L0 | L0L0 | 2% | 22 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Restrain, secure, or control offenders, using chemical agents, firearms, or other weapons of force as necessary.First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers | 1.6% | L0 | L0L0 | 1% | 20 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Issue clothing, tools, and other authorized items to inmates.Correctional Officers and Jailers | 1.6% | L0 | L0L1 | 12% | 12 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Arrange daily schedules for prisoners, including library visits, work assignments, family visits, and counseling appointments.Correctional Officers and Jailers | 1.5% | L2 | L2L2 | 60% | 1.1 h | Accountability, Access to systems |
| Sponsor inmate recreational activities, such as newspapers and self-help groups.Correctional Officers and Jailers · supplemental task | 1.5% | L1 | L1L2 | 28% | 1.3 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Drive passenger vehicles and trucks used to transport inmates to other institutions, courtrooms, hospitals, and work sites.Correctional Officers and Jailers | 1.4% | L0 | L0L0 | 4% | 1.3 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Investigate crimes that have occurred within an institution, or assist police in their investigations of crimes and inmates.Correctional Officers and Jailers · supplemental task | 1.4% | L1 | L1L2 | 32% | 6.0 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Respond to emergencies, such as escapes.First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers | 1.3% | L1 | L1L1 | 15% | 1.8 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Conduct evaluations of employees' performance.First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers | 1.3% | L2 | L2L2 | 52% | 1.5 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Search for and recapture escapees.Correctional Officers and Jailers · supplemental task | 1.3% | L1 | L1L2 | 20% | 6.0 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Participate in required job training.Correctional Officers and Jailers | 1.1% | L1 | L1L2 | 30% | 6.0 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Carry injured offenders or employees to safety and provide emergency first aid when necessary.First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers | 1.1% | L0 | L0L0 | 4% | 18 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
Level: consensus of the two models (the lower level when they disagree). Share: part of the task’s working time an agent could take over. Human time: minutes a competent person needs for one instance, as estimated by the models.
Against other measures
Exposure is not delegation
| Measure | Value | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| ADI (this index) | 19.5% | 30 |
| Eloundou et al. (2024), GPT exposure β | 0.263 | 44 |
| Felten et al. (2021), AI occupational exposure | -0.723 | 33 |
| Webb (2020), AI patent exposure | 29 | 21 |
| Eisfeldt et al. (2026), generative AI exposure | 0.133 | 44 |
| Anthropic Economic Index, observed use | 0.016 | 45 |
Earlier indices measure whether AI can touch a task; ADI measures how much of it an agent can carry out from a goal. – : the source does not cover this occupation.
Same sub-major group (54)
Neighbouring occupations
| Occupation | ADI | % |
|---|---|---|
| Security guards 5414 | 34.0 | |
| Protective services workers not elsewhere classified 5419 | 32.5 | |
| Police officers 5412 | 27.9 | |
| Fire-fighters 5411 | 14.4 |
Dashed line: prison guards (19.5%).
Cite this record
Text
Espinal Maya, Cristian, and Santiago Jiménez Londoño. 2026. ADI v2026.1: Agent Delegability Index data, code and MCP server. Zenodo. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.23552918. Record: Prison guards (ISCO-08 5413), https://balamlabs.org/adi/occupations/5413
BibTeX
@misc{espinal2026adidata,
title = {{ADI} v2026.1: Agent Delegability Index data, code and {MCP} server},
author = {Espinal Maya, Cristian and Jim{\'e}nez Londo{\~n}o, Santiago},
year = {2026},
publisher = {Zenodo},
version = {v2026.1},
doi = {10.5281/zenodo.23552918},
url = {https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.23552918},
note = {Record: Prison guards (ISCO-08 5413)}
}Machine-readable
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