CORRECTION OFFICER STUDY GUIDE (OHIO) – 105 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS.

List five reasons for corrections training. -To acquire new knowledge & skills -To prepare for proper job performance -To improve safety & survival during critical events -To standardize procedures within the field of corrections -To build confidence with new found knowledge & skills Define the term "ethics". The moral actions, conduct, motives & character of an individual Brainpower Read More Previous Play Next Rewind 10 seconds Move forward 10 seconds Unmute 0:00 / 0:00 Full screen Explain the relationship between a Student Performance Objective and a test question. A test question must respond directly to an SPO and every SPO may be the basis of a test question. State the nine responsibilities of Correction Officers. - To treat everyone professionally -To yourself to maintain your self respect -To your own profession -To your family -To your community -To citizens to never allow cynicism to cloud your view of the people whom you serve -To never use excessive physical force when controlling combative individuals -To never accept gratuities -To never commit perjury Identify the purpose of any "Code of Ethics". -The purpose of any code of ethics is to identify expected behavior. Define the term "non-feasance". -The nonperformance of some act which the person is obligated or has responsibility to perform. Define the term "malfeasance". -The commission of some act which is positively unlawful. Define the term "bribery". -The offering, giving, receiving or soliciting of something of value for the purpose of influencing the action of an official in the discharge of his or her public or legal duties. State the four factors which most likely contribute to unethical behavior. -Anger -Lust -Greed -Peer pressure Define the term "probable cause". -The facts & circumstances within the officer's knowledge & of which he/she has reasonably trustworthy information sufficient to warrant a person to believe that an offense has been or is being committed by the person to be arrested. Define the term "sexual harassment". -Unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors and other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature as a condition of employment. Define the term "administrative segregation". -The act of confining a prisoner to an individual housing cell or designated housing unit, physically separate from the general population for specific reasons, other than as a penalty, thereby prohibiting physical contact between this prisoner & the general population. Describe the two types of sexual harassment & an example of each. -Quid Pro Quo: this for that or something for something -Hostile Environment: occurs when employees who are not harassed directly, must work in an atmosphere or environment where such harassment is pervasive. Identify characteristics of potential sexual assault perpetrators. -Violent crime convictions - Long sentences -Familiar with prison culture -Large stature -Confidence -Gang affiliations -Significant social status within the prison List in order the major components of the criminal justice system. -Law enforcement agencies -Courts -Corrections Define the term bail. -A guarantee, usually in the form of money, that the accused will appear in court. Define the term "indictment". -A formal written accusation of a crime made by a grand jury. List the basic legal issues that the court will consider when determining whether sexual harassment is present in the workplace. -Sexual in nature -Unreasonable -Severe or pervasive in the workplace -Unwelcome Identify ways staff can become aware that an alleged sexual assault has occurred. -Discover a sexual assault while it is in progress or personally witness an incident that includes sexual threats or pressure. -A victim or another inmate may report that an incident has occurred. -Overhearing inmates talking about a sexual assault incident. -Medical evidence of an incident may be discovered during a medical exam though the inmate has reported no incident. Identify characteristics of potential male sexual assault victims. -Convicted of non-violent crimes -First time offenders who are unaware of prison culture -Young, smaller in stature or possess feminine characteristics -Not street-wise -Mental & physical disabilities List the duties of the first responder to a sexual assault incident. -Separate the victim and the accused -Preserve and protect any crime scene until appropriate steps can be taken to collect any evidence -Have the victim and abuser not take any actions that could destroy evidence Explain the primary sources of inmate rights. -US Constitutional Amendments 1, 4, 5, 6, 8, 14 -Case Law Precedent -Federal Statutory Right (PLUIPA, PREA) State Statutory Rights (ORC) Explain the general parts of a civil lawsuit in a correctional setting. -Plaintiff: part that brings a civil lawsuit -Defendant: the person being sued -Tort: civil wrong for which a remedy may be attained Identify the legal standards in which use of force is evaluated in a correctional setting. -Was the force applied in a good faith effort to maintain or restore discipline or order? -Was the force applied maliciously & sadistically for the very purpose of causing harm? Explain the U.S.S.C. ruling that defines the standard of deliberate indifference, according to Farmer vs. Brennan (1994). -Correction officials must know of a substantial risk of serious harm to include prisoner's health & safety. Explain what qualities as deliberate indifference to medical needs according to Estelle vs Gamble (1976). -Unnecessary and wanton infliction of pain through refusal of medical care by correctional or medical staff or intentionally delaying or interfering with treatment. Identify the five classes of jails in Ohio. -Full service -12 Day -12 Hour -Minimum Security Jail -Temporary Holding Identify the seven important factors of security in a correctional facility. -Classification -Inspections -Key & tool control -Counts -Emergency plans & training -Control of medication & medical supplies -Firearm usage State the four categories of hazardous materials. -Hazardous materials -Hazardous substances -Hazardous wastes -Extremely hazardous substances State the six responsibilities of the first responder to a hazardous materials situations. -To protect lives & especially your own -To notify the proper authorities -To remove people from the immediate area -To maintain security around the area -To assist the fire department with evacuations -To follow the response plan of your department Identify the fire suppressant necessary for a class "C" fire. -Multipurpose fire extinguisher -Dry chemical -Halon 1211 Identify the fire suppressant necessary for a class "A" fire. -Fire hose (water) -Multipurpose fire extinguisher State the nine ethical responsibilities of Correctional Officers -To treat everyone professionally -To yourself to maintain your self-respect -To your own profession -To your family -To your community -To citizens to never allow cynicism to cloud your view of the people whom you serve -To never use excessive physical force when controlling combative individuals -To never accept gratuities -To never commit perjury Define the term "Report" -A formal written presentation of the facts Identify the six reasons why a well-written report is important -A well-written report is a permanent record -A report reflects on the training & character of the reporter -Written reports are subject to review -Reports may have a wide circulation -Written reports may ultimately have legal implications -Written reports provide a means of ensuring that facility policies and procedures are applied consistently & appropriately documented Identify the five requirements of a well-written report -Complete -Concise -Clear -Correct -Professional Explain the primary sources of inmate rights -US Amendments (1st, 4th, 6th, 8th, 14th) -Case Law Precedent -Federal Statutory Rights -State Statutory Rights Explain the general parts of a civil lawsuit in a correctional setting -Plaintiff - party that brings a civil lawsuit -Defendant - the person being sued -Tort - civil wrong for which a remedy may be attained Identify the characteristics of potential sexual assault perpetrators -Violent crime convictions -Long sentences -Familiar with prison culture -Large stature -Confidence -Gang affiliations -Significant social status within the prison Identify the most important aspect of security in a correctional facility -The corrections officer (you) Identify the three main objectives of security in a correctional facility -To maintain the order in the facility -To prevent contraband from entering the facility -To prevent escapes from the facility Identify the seven important factors of security in a correctional facility -Classification -Inspections -Key & tool control -Counts -Emergency plans & training -Control of medication & medical supplies -Firearms usage