According to article 11 of section 2 of chapter 2 of the Law of Macao Special Administrative Region No. 7/2006, the Personnel Statute for the Career of Corps of Prison Guards, the requirements for entering the career are:

1. Aged 18 to 30
2. Permanent residents of Macao Special Administrative Region
3. Senior high school graduate
4. Good physique and good body strength
5. Possess the civic virtues specially required in the aspects of morality, impartiality and selflessness, and integrity when the Corps of Prison Guards carry out their duties
6. Possess the ability to perform public service
7. Pass the training courses and internship for entering the career