TDCJ Correctional Officer Exam Study
Guide 2026–2027: Updated Test Prep,
Practice Questions & Answers
TDCJ was established in: - correct answer-1848
What is Ruiz Vs. Estelle? - correct answer-The case that gave inmates more rights
and better living conditions (cruel/unusual punishment)
What is Holt vs. Hobbs? - correct answer-Allowed men to have facial hair
PROP-05: - correct answer-The log for recording an offender's property.
PROP-08 - correct answer-The log for recording confiscation of contraband from
inmates.
STG stands for: - correct answer-Security Threat Group
Reactionary Gap is: - correct answer-Making sure you keep 6 feet or more
between you and inmates at all times.
Non-verbal communication tools for non-violent crisis intervention: - correct
answer-1. Facial Expressions
, 2. Body Gestures
3. Facing Squarely
4. Signals
5. Eye Contact
6. Posture/Stance
7. Distance
Order of causes of death for TDCJ employees: - correct answer-1. Medical
Conditions
2. Vehicle Accidents
3. Inmate Aggression
Purpose of PREA: - correct answer-To establish a zero tolerance for the incident
of rape to occur in prisons in the U.S.
Security Checks should be done: - correct answer-Every 30 minutes
BIP stands for: - correct answer-Behavioral Intervention Plan
What is preferred by TDCJ when it comes to Employee Survival and Use of Force?
- correct answer-Defensive tactics are preferred when responding to force used
against you.
Deescalation Steps: - correct answer-1. Listen
2. Attempt to calm or reason
3. Explain the consequences
Guide 2026–2027: Updated Test Prep,
Practice Questions & Answers
TDCJ was established in: - correct answer-1848
What is Ruiz Vs. Estelle? - correct answer-The case that gave inmates more rights
and better living conditions (cruel/unusual punishment)
What is Holt vs. Hobbs? - correct answer-Allowed men to have facial hair
PROP-05: - correct answer-The log for recording an offender's property.
PROP-08 - correct answer-The log for recording confiscation of contraband from
inmates.
STG stands for: - correct answer-Security Threat Group
Reactionary Gap is: - correct answer-Making sure you keep 6 feet or more
between you and inmates at all times.
Non-verbal communication tools for non-violent crisis intervention: - correct
answer-1. Facial Expressions
, 2. Body Gestures
3. Facing Squarely
4. Signals
5. Eye Contact
6. Posture/Stance
7. Distance
Order of causes of death for TDCJ employees: - correct answer-1. Medical
Conditions
2. Vehicle Accidents
3. Inmate Aggression
Purpose of PREA: - correct answer-To establish a zero tolerance for the incident
of rape to occur in prisons in the U.S.
Security Checks should be done: - correct answer-Every 30 minutes
BIP stands for: - correct answer-Behavioral Intervention Plan
What is preferred by TDCJ when it comes to Employee Survival and Use of Force?
- correct answer-Defensive tactics are preferred when responding to force used
against you.
Deescalation Steps: - correct answer-1. Listen
2. Attempt to calm or reason
3. Explain the consequences
