According to Shihlin Detention Center warden Hsieh Chia-wei, counselors must be in good health, of stern moral fiber, well educated, and have a strong desire to help others. Initially they are given a six month trial, after which they must report to the Ministry of Justice for an official offer of employment.
據士林看守所戒護課員謝嘉偉表示，榮譽教誨師必須是身心健康、品行端正，學識豐富，而且對教化工作富熱誠愛心者，經試用半年，再由各機關報請法務部核准後正式延聘。