TCOLE Basic Jailer Course
Question: Which of the following situations requires summoning backup?
A. An inmate refuses to obey a verbal order
B. Anytime a violent cell is entered
C. Inmates engaged in violence, suicide attempts, or escape attempts
D. All of the above
Answer: D. All of the above
Question: When handcuffs are used on an inmate, the handcuffs should be:
A. Single locked
B. Double locked
C. Tightened as much as possible
D. Removed after 5 minutes
Answer: B. Double locked
Question: The term jail climate refers to:
A. The temperature inside the facility
B. The prevailing behavioral atmosphere throughout the jail facility
C. The amount of supervision in the facility
D. The policies and rules in effect
Answer: B. The prevailing behavioral atmosphere throughout the jail facility
Question: Who appoints the grievance board in a county jail?
,A. Sheriff
B. Sheriff’s designee
C. Jailer
D. County Commissioner
Answer: A. Sheriff
Question: A low-hazard suicidal inmate must be observed by staff at intervals not to
exceed:
A. 5 minutes
B. 15 minutes
C. 30 minutes
D. 60 minutes
Answer: B. 15 minutes
Question: The single best indicator of suicide risk is:
A. History of suicidal attempts
B. Depression
C. Confession of intent
D. Access to means
Answer: B. Depression
Question: According to the Code of Criminal Procedure, who has custody of
prisoners?
A. Chief of Police
B. Sheriff
C. County Judge
D. Jail Administrator
Answer: B. Sheriff
, Question: Improper or excessive force by jail personnel may result in:
A. Civil liability
B. Criminal liability
C. Disciplinary action by TCOLE or relevant authority
D. All of the above
Answer: D. All of the above
Question: Under what conditions may an inmate handle a set of jail keys?
A. If under direct supervision only
B. If the inmate is trustworthy
C. Only during meal times
D. Under no circumstances
Answer: A. If under direct supervision only
Question: Constitutional Amendment that protects against deprivation of life,
liberty, or property without due process is the:
A. Fourth Amendment
B. Fifth Amendment
C. Eighth Amendment
D. Fourteenth Amendment
Answer: B. Fifth Amendment11. Question: The Eighth Amendment primarily protects
inmates from:
A. Self-incrimination
B. Cruel and unusual punishment
C. Illegal searches and seizures
D. Double jeopardy
Answer: B. Cruel and unusual punishment
Question: Which of the following situations requires summoning backup?
A. An inmate refuses to obey a verbal order
B. Anytime a violent cell is entered
C. Inmates engaged in violence, suicide attempts, or escape attempts
D. All of the above
Answer: D. All of the above
Question: When handcuffs are used on an inmate, the handcuffs should be:
A. Single locked
B. Double locked
C. Tightened as much as possible
D. Removed after 5 minutes
Answer: B. Double locked
Question: The term jail climate refers to:
A. The temperature inside the facility
B. The prevailing behavioral atmosphere throughout the jail facility
C. The amount of supervision in the facility
D. The policies and rules in effect
Answer: B. The prevailing behavioral atmosphere throughout the jail facility
Question: Who appoints the grievance board in a county jail?
,A. Sheriff
B. Sheriff’s designee
C. Jailer
D. County Commissioner
Answer: A. Sheriff
Question: A low-hazard suicidal inmate must be observed by staff at intervals not to
exceed:
A. 5 minutes
B. 15 minutes
C. 30 minutes
D. 60 minutes
Answer: B. 15 minutes
Question: The single best indicator of suicide risk is:
A. History of suicidal attempts
B. Depression
C. Confession of intent
D. Access to means
Answer: B. Depression
Question: According to the Code of Criminal Procedure, who has custody of
prisoners?
A. Chief of Police
B. Sheriff
C. County Judge
D. Jail Administrator
Answer: B. Sheriff
, Question: Improper or excessive force by jail personnel may result in:
A. Civil liability
B. Criminal liability
C. Disciplinary action by TCOLE or relevant authority
D. All of the above
Answer: D. All of the above
Question: Under what conditions may an inmate handle a set of jail keys?
A. If under direct supervision only
B. If the inmate is trustworthy
C. Only during meal times
D. Under no circumstances
Answer: A. If under direct supervision only
Question: Constitutional Amendment that protects against deprivation of life,
liberty, or property without due process is the:
A. Fourth Amendment
B. Fifth Amendment
C. Eighth Amendment
D. Fourteenth Amendment
Answer: B. Fifth Amendment11. Question: The Eighth Amendment primarily protects
inmates from:
A. Self-incrimination
B. Cruel and unusual punishment
C. Illegal searches and seizures
D. Double jeopardy
Answer: B. Cruel and unusual punishment
