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Qualities of culturally skilled correctional officers 1. Listening
2. Communication
3. Comprehension
4. Avoid confrontation
5. Avoid stereotyping
6. Avoid rash judgments
7. Willingness to learn about other cultures
8. Looks for the WIN-WIN
9. Able to be oneself
10. Respect other and their opinions
Critical thinking's defined as An intellectually disciplined process of actively applying,
analyzing, and evaluating information gathered by observation, experience, reflection, reasoning,
or communication as a guide. (Also known as evaluative or higher order thinking)
Virtues of critical thinkers 1. Intellectually honest, well informed, wants to get it right, no
code of silence
2. Tolerant, flexible, open minded
3. Maturity of judgment - making the right decision at the right time for the right reasons
4. Organized
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5. Analytical - awareness analyzing our surroundings and inmates, and evaluating the threat level
of our environment. C.O. is internally motivated.
6. Self- confidence - make rational decisions
7. Inquisitive - proactive
Personal competencies of emotional intelligence 1. Self - awareness = knowing one's
internal states, preferences, resources.
2. Self- regulation = self-control, adaptability.
3. Motivation = Achievement drive.
Social intelligence competencies 1. Empathy
2. Social skills
Objectives of Correctional Supervision 1. Legal and human control of inmates
2. Reentry
3. Protection of life, health, property, and personal safety
4. Coordination with other parts of the organization
5. Motivate inmates to accomplish task
6. Reinforcement of positive changes in inmates
Example of Legal and humane control of inmates are Enforcing bureau policies,
Conducting count