GEORGIA JAILER SCHOOL | 2026 UPDATE |
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 100%
CORRECT|| PASS !!
How can an officer determine if a discount is legitimate or a prohibited
gratuity? - ANSWERS-If receiving a gift due to association with a larger
group, it is good. If receiving a gift for quid pro quo, it is bad.
How can personal behavior outside detail affect a detention officer? -
ANSWERS-Your job is not a secret, must be professional 24/7, you are on
duty, as well as if you were off duty, be guarded with personal dealings
What is the code of silence? - ANSWERS-When an officer turns a blind eye
to misconduct and remains found silent for fear of retribution from others
involved, sympathize with the event, or feel that it is not their responsibility
to report the misconduct.
How can you overcome being silent? (code of silence) - ANSWERS-Training,
familiarized with standard operating procedures, open, communication, offer
anonymous reporting
What is the function of the Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training
Council? - ANSWERS-Approved/denying applications or certifications,
conduct hearings to investigate violations and take disciplinary action, to set
standards and approve training
Define sexual harassment: - ANSWERS-Unwelcome sexual advances
requests for sexual favors and other verbal/physical conduct of a sexual
nature
,What is the governing body that deals with sexual harassment? -
ANSWERS-Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)
What actions constitute sexual harassment? - ANSWERS-- Jokes or cartoons
that are sexual in nature
• Sexually explicit pictures or words
• Vulgar or obscene language directed toward staff or inmates
• Repeated requests for dates, sexual innuendos, and propositions
• Comments about a coworker's body or sexual preferences
• Practical jokes that are aimed at one sex only
• Touching, fondling, pinching, kissing, or other sexual actions
Are sexual comments, alone, a form of sexual harassment? - ANSWERS-Yes
What is professionalism? - ANSWERS-A calling requiring specialized
knowledge, often long and intensive academic prep
How is a professional officer identified? - ANSWERS-Conduct, knowledge
and obligation to serve
4 distinguishing characteristics of a profession: - ANSWERS-1. Standard of
knowledge 2. Meet or exceed standard qualifications 3. Controlled/guided by
state/national governing organization 4. Nationwide standard of conduct
What is ethics? - ANSWERS-Right and wrong based on expectations
Reasons for ethical behavior: - ANSWERS-Personal pride, rules and
regulations, upward mobility, role model, and avoid the set up
, Influences of ethical behavior: - ANSWERS-Peer pressure, social control, fear
of punishment and training
What is the code of conduct? - ANSWERS-Set of rules and regulations you
are to follow
Types of unethical conduct - ANSWERS-Dishonesty, brutality, prejudice,
false swearing, violating laws and regulations, civil rights violations, sexual
misconduct, discourtesy, accepting gratuities, compromising jail security and
safety, personal behavior and apathy
What are some civil rights violations wear an officer may miss use their
authority? - ANSWERS-Medical treatment, access the courts and attorneys,
false imprisonment, failing to provide grievance material
What is the court going to look at to support a claim of sexual harassment? -
ANSWERS-The reasonable person standard. The nature of the acts or
conduct, frequency and context in which the conduct occurred.
What are the two types of workplace harassment? - ANSWERS-Quid pro quo
and hostile environment
What are the differences in the two types of workplace harassment? -
ANSWERS-Quid pro quo- trading some job-related benefit for sexual favors.
Hostile work environment- abusive treatment that is motivated by a person
sex and that makes the workplace intimidating or offensive
How might a supervisor find them self liable in a harassment case? -
ANSWERS-If the employer does not act on sexual harassment claims, or if
the supervisor is the harasser
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 100%
CORRECT|| PASS !!
How can an officer determine if a discount is legitimate or a prohibited
gratuity? - ANSWERS-If receiving a gift due to association with a larger
group, it is good. If receiving a gift for quid pro quo, it is bad.
How can personal behavior outside detail affect a detention officer? -
ANSWERS-Your job is not a secret, must be professional 24/7, you are on
duty, as well as if you were off duty, be guarded with personal dealings
What is the code of silence? - ANSWERS-When an officer turns a blind eye
to misconduct and remains found silent for fear of retribution from others
involved, sympathize with the event, or feel that it is not their responsibility
to report the misconduct.
How can you overcome being silent? (code of silence) - ANSWERS-Training,
familiarized with standard operating procedures, open, communication, offer
anonymous reporting
What is the function of the Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training
Council? - ANSWERS-Approved/denying applications or certifications,
conduct hearings to investigate violations and take disciplinary action, to set
standards and approve training
Define sexual harassment: - ANSWERS-Unwelcome sexual advances
requests for sexual favors and other verbal/physical conduct of a sexual
nature
,What is the governing body that deals with sexual harassment? -
ANSWERS-Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)
What actions constitute sexual harassment? - ANSWERS-- Jokes or cartoons
that are sexual in nature
• Sexually explicit pictures or words
• Vulgar or obscene language directed toward staff or inmates
• Repeated requests for dates, sexual innuendos, and propositions
• Comments about a coworker's body or sexual preferences
• Practical jokes that are aimed at one sex only
• Touching, fondling, pinching, kissing, or other sexual actions
Are sexual comments, alone, a form of sexual harassment? - ANSWERS-Yes
What is professionalism? - ANSWERS-A calling requiring specialized
knowledge, often long and intensive academic prep
How is a professional officer identified? - ANSWERS-Conduct, knowledge
and obligation to serve
4 distinguishing characteristics of a profession: - ANSWERS-1. Standard of
knowledge 2. Meet or exceed standard qualifications 3. Controlled/guided by
state/national governing organization 4. Nationwide standard of conduct
What is ethics? - ANSWERS-Right and wrong based on expectations
Reasons for ethical behavior: - ANSWERS-Personal pride, rules and
regulations, upward mobility, role model, and avoid the set up
, Influences of ethical behavior: - ANSWERS-Peer pressure, social control, fear
of punishment and training
What is the code of conduct? - ANSWERS-Set of rules and regulations you
are to follow
Types of unethical conduct - ANSWERS-Dishonesty, brutality, prejudice,
false swearing, violating laws and regulations, civil rights violations, sexual
misconduct, discourtesy, accepting gratuities, compromising jail security and
safety, personal behavior and apathy
What are some civil rights violations wear an officer may miss use their
authority? - ANSWERS-Medical treatment, access the courts and attorneys,
false imprisonment, failing to provide grievance material
What is the court going to look at to support a claim of sexual harassment? -
ANSWERS-The reasonable person standard. The nature of the acts or
conduct, frequency and context in which the conduct occurred.
What are the two types of workplace harassment? - ANSWERS-Quid pro quo
and hostile environment
What are the differences in the two types of workplace harassment? -
ANSWERS-Quid pro quo- trading some job-related benefit for sexual favors.
Hostile work environment- abusive treatment that is motivated by a person
sex and that makes the workplace intimidating or offensive
How might a supervisor find them self liable in a harassment case? -
ANSWERS-If the employer does not act on sexual harassment claims, or if
the supervisor is the harasser
