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Critical thinking Intellectually disciplined process of actively applying,analyzing, and
evaluating information gathered by observation,experience, reflection
7 virtues of critical thinkers 1. Intellectually honest, well informed, want to get it right,no
code of silence
2. Tolerant,flexible,open minded
3. Maturity of judgement-making the right decision at the right time for the right reasons
4. Organized
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
1. Self Awareness
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2. Self Regulation
3.Motivation 1. Emotional awareness: knowing internal states, preferences resources
Accurate self- assessment: knowing ones own limit, strengths, and weakness
2. Self control , trustworthiness,consciousness: meets commitment, keep promises and admits
mistakes, adaptability-smoothly handles multiple demands and shifts priorities as needed
3. Achievement drive-strives for improvement, set goals, Commitment your emotional
attachment to an organization. Initiative and optimism-seizes opportunities,not afraid to work
hard ,positive responses to any situation
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2 Social Intelligence competencies 1. Empathy: understand others feelings and
perspectives, Leadership Influences, Service Oriented
2. Social Skills: Communication , Conflict management, Chain of a Command, Collaboration
and Cooperation
objectives of Correctional Supervision 1. Legal and human control of inmates, ex.
Conducting ,count
2. Protection of life , health , property , and personal safety,sanitation ,security checks
3. Coordination with other parts of the organization
4. Motivate inmates to accomplish task
5. Reinforcement of positive changes in inmates
9 Principles of Correctional Supervision 1. Know your Job
2. Know the limits of your authority
3. Lead by example
4. Be Firm Fair Consistent
5. Give feedback
6. Communicate information and expectations
7. Reinforce positive behavior
8. Avoid negativism
9. DO NOT THREATEN