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What is the primary responsibility of a correctional officer within a TDCJ facility?
Ensuring the safety and security of the facility, staff, and inmates
Supervising inmates’ family visits
Maintaining the facility’s cleanliness
Conducting inmate rehabilitation programs
What does "contraband" refer to in a correctional facility?
Unauthorized personal items brought by visitors
Any item prohibited by facility regulations
Items sold at the commissary
Personal property of inmates
During an inmate count, a discrepancy is found. What is the officer's first course of action?
Ignore the discrepancy and proceed with the routine
Notify the supervisor immediately and secure the area
Allow inmates to assist in resolving the count
Begin a facility-wide search without informing anyone
What does TDCJ’s “Use of Force” policy prioritize?
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, Ensuring maximum discipline among inmates
Applying force as a last resort and in a controlled manner
Using force to assert authority over inmates
Responding aggressively to any inmate resistance
What is the most effective way to prevent contraband from entering a facility?
Conduct thorough searches of visitors, staff, and inmates
Increase the number of staff on duty
Monitor inmate communication more closely
Implement stricter inmate rules
Which of the following is considered a violation of ethical conduct for a TDCJ correctional
officer?
Developing personal relationships with inmates or their families
Providing emergency medical care to an inmate
Reporting misconduct by another officer
Participating in scheduled training sessions
What is the main purpose of inmate classification?
Determining housing, work assignments, and program eligibility
Creating a hierarchy among inmates
Deciding who is eligible for parole
Assigning disciplinary actions
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