JAIL SCHOOL EXAM PART 1
QUESTIONS WITH DETAILED
ANSWERS 2026
define sexual harassment - ANSWERSUnwelcome sexual advances.
Requests for sexual favors.
Verbal/physical conduct of a sexual nature.
What actions constitute sexual harassment? - ANSWERS1.8.1
Are sexual comments, alone, the only form of sexual harassment? - ANSWERSno
what is court going to look at to support a sexual harassment? - ANSWERSperspective-
viewpoint of victim nature of the act/conduct
list the two types of workplace harassment. - ANSWERSquid pro quo and hostile work
environment
what are the differences in the two types of (workplace) harassment? -
ANSWERSsomething for something or targeted
what steps can supervisors take to protect themselves from liability issues? -
ANSWERSpromote professionalism, take action, follow SOP
If the supervisor is the harasser, what steps should the employee take in reporting the
harassment? - ANSWERSreport to the supervisor's boss, or legal aid
what is the prison rape elimination act? - ANSWERSact to keep inmates safe + report
the assaults
if a coworker is the harasser, what is the first step in dealing with harassment? -
ANSWERSto advise harassment to stop.
what happens to a team when harassment is prevalent? - ANSWERSdoes not function
properly.
who has the primary responsibility of supervision and control of inmates? -
ANSWERSjail officer
what are the two major tasks of supervision and control? - ANSWERSobserving
behavior, enforcement of rules
, what is control? - ANSWERSenforcing rules
if jail is safe for staff, inmates and visitors, what does that tell you about the jail? -
ANSWERSwell run, orderly, and officers in control
what is the best way to maintain control of inmates? - ANSWERSenforce +
communicate rules = officers in control
what are five basic principles for avoiding the resolving conflict? -
ANSWERScommunication, understanding, consistency, knowledge, organization
communication of directives is essential for a number of reasons. what are they? -
ANSWERSlets inmates and officer know what is expected
what is an effective strategy for dealing with inmates from different cultural
backgrounds? - ANSWERSbe objective, no prejudice, learn differences, and interact
why is it important for the jail officer to exhibit strong ethical behavior? -
ANSWERSavoid being setup, avoid liability, avoid discredit, and avoid being dishonest
what amendment covers the right to privacy? - ANSWERSfourth
list the constitutional amendments covered during this block of instruction. -
ANSWERS1, 4, 5, 6, 8, 14
which court has the ultimate responsibility for settling disputes and interpreting the
meaning of laws? - ANSWERSsupreme court
what is privileged communication? - ANSWERSlegal contact and medical info
when can detention staff refuse to deliver regular mail? - ANSWERSthreatens security
jail climate directly effects inmate behavior. there are several areas that affect jail
climate. what are four areas and explain how they affect jail climate. -
ANSWERScleanliness, meals, rec time, visitation, and programs
what is aggressive behavior and name four examples. - ANSWERSestablish control.
verbal abuse, threats, harassment, and physical contact.
is it important to communicate rules of the jail to every inmate upon entering the jail.
why? - ANSWERSso they know what is expected. if you do not communicate rules, they
are hard to enforce
what happens if inmate rules are not clear? - ANSWERScauses confusion for inmates
and officers
QUESTIONS WITH DETAILED
ANSWERS 2026
define sexual harassment - ANSWERSUnwelcome sexual advances.
Requests for sexual favors.
Verbal/physical conduct of a sexual nature.
What actions constitute sexual harassment? - ANSWERS1.8.1
Are sexual comments, alone, the only form of sexual harassment? - ANSWERSno
what is court going to look at to support a sexual harassment? - ANSWERSperspective-
viewpoint of victim nature of the act/conduct
list the two types of workplace harassment. - ANSWERSquid pro quo and hostile work
environment
what are the differences in the two types of (workplace) harassment? -
ANSWERSsomething for something or targeted
what steps can supervisors take to protect themselves from liability issues? -
ANSWERSpromote professionalism, take action, follow SOP
If the supervisor is the harasser, what steps should the employee take in reporting the
harassment? - ANSWERSreport to the supervisor's boss, or legal aid
what is the prison rape elimination act? - ANSWERSact to keep inmates safe + report
the assaults
if a coworker is the harasser, what is the first step in dealing with harassment? -
ANSWERSto advise harassment to stop.
what happens to a team when harassment is prevalent? - ANSWERSdoes not function
properly.
who has the primary responsibility of supervision and control of inmates? -
ANSWERSjail officer
what are the two major tasks of supervision and control? - ANSWERSobserving
behavior, enforcement of rules
, what is control? - ANSWERSenforcing rules
if jail is safe for staff, inmates and visitors, what does that tell you about the jail? -
ANSWERSwell run, orderly, and officers in control
what is the best way to maintain control of inmates? - ANSWERSenforce +
communicate rules = officers in control
what are five basic principles for avoiding the resolving conflict? -
ANSWERScommunication, understanding, consistency, knowledge, organization
communication of directives is essential for a number of reasons. what are they? -
ANSWERSlets inmates and officer know what is expected
what is an effective strategy for dealing with inmates from different cultural
backgrounds? - ANSWERSbe objective, no prejudice, learn differences, and interact
why is it important for the jail officer to exhibit strong ethical behavior? -
ANSWERSavoid being setup, avoid liability, avoid discredit, and avoid being dishonest
what amendment covers the right to privacy? - ANSWERSfourth
list the constitutional amendments covered during this block of instruction. -
ANSWERS1, 4, 5, 6, 8, 14
which court has the ultimate responsibility for settling disputes and interpreting the
meaning of laws? - ANSWERSsupreme court
what is privileged communication? - ANSWERSlegal contact and medical info
when can detention staff refuse to deliver regular mail? - ANSWERSthreatens security
jail climate directly effects inmate behavior. there are several areas that affect jail
climate. what are four areas and explain how they affect jail climate. -
ANSWERScleanliness, meals, rec time, visitation, and programs
what is aggressive behavior and name four examples. - ANSWERSestablish control.
verbal abuse, threats, harassment, and physical contact.
is it important to communicate rules of the jail to every inmate upon entering the jail.
why? - ANSWERSso they know what is expected. if you do not communicate rules, they
are hard to enforce
what happens if inmate rules are not clear? - ANSWERScauses confusion for inmates
and officers
