The first director of prisons was David Cameron in 1954, and the final officeholder was Frank Leslie Patch, serving from 1968 to 1980.

The background color of the circular emblem in which the lion stands is light green.

Rising vertically through the center of the circle is a sheathed sword inlaid with silver design and with a black point.

The hilt of the sword consisted of a gold guard and pommel, and a black and white grip.

Curved around the edge of the interior of the circle are the words "Rhodesia Prison Service" in white color.