Another duty was to instruct subordinates about their tasks, camp security issues and the treatment of prisoners.
He also watched over the affairs of the employment of prisoners, determining, among other things, working hours.
In the largest concentration camps, ranks of commandants ranged mostly from SS-Hauptsturmführer to SS-Obersturmbannführer.
The commandant had authority over all disciplinary matters affecting the SS personnel of the concentration camp.
[2] The CCI directly supervised the Wachtruppe (guard unit), the adjutants and the Schutzhaftlagerführers.