Phase Two Jail Academy questions and
answers graded A+ passed
*Correctional officers want to be considered professional
*Professionals make ethical decisions
*One unethical act could stay with you for the rest of your career - correct answer ✔✔Identify
the elements that are the basis for a moral perspective on ethics in a correctional environment.
*The avoider - Does minimal work to get by, avoids engaging with inmates if possible, sees
certain types of people as not very worthy
*The enforcer - Views people as "good" or "bad" - no in between, deals harshly and punitively
with people because they "deserve it", may want to use force as a first option instead of trying
to resolve issues verbally
*The reciprocator - Conflicted about rules and views inmates as well as staff as equals, may
bargain with inmates for cooperation, may minimize or rationalize inmate's behavior instead of
disciplining them
*The professional - Is comfortable with legitimate use of authority, is firm, yet compassionate,
acts morally and resists unethical behavior, sees inmates as individuals, but still treats all
inmates fairly, takes pride in their work - correct answer ✔✔Describe the "styles" of being a
corrections officer that affects the choices and behaviors of an officer.
* A skilled jail officer strives to reach a high level of proficiency in using various tools of the
trade and in making legal and ethical decisions. Professionals are held to a higher standard and
expected to make ethically sound decisions. County jails are one element in an overall system of
corrections. Other elements include prisons; community corrections, including probation and
parole; and juvenile detention and corrections. People who work in each of these elements are
professional people doing a professional job. As such, they are governed by professional codes
of ethics, just as other professionals (doctors, lawyers, certified public accountants, etc.) are
governed by the codes of ethics of their professions. - correct answer ✔✔Identify how
professionalism influences ethics.
,*Keep the institution secure
*Work with everyone firmly and fairly
*Maintain a positive demeanor
*Report (either by word of mouth or in writing) the things that should be reported and keep
silent the things that should remain confidential
*Manage and supervise inmates in an even-handed and courteous manner
*Refrain from becoming personally involved with inmates or their families
*Treat all visitors with politeness and respect and ensure that they follow rules and regulations
*Take advantage of all training and educational opportunities
*Communicate with everyone (inside and outside of the jail) in such as way so as not to have a
negative representation of my department
*Contribute to the jail environment which will keep inmates involved in activities that are
designed to improve inmates' attitude or character
*Support all activities of a (associations and memberships) professional nature that will elevate
the status - correct answer ✔✔Identify key components of the American Jail Association Code
of Ethics.
*If you recognize it in the early stages, you are more likely to be able to change the path
(whether your own path, or someone else's) It may start out with something "small", but slowly
progress to more serious unethical acts. If you notice it right away, you can stop from going
down the "slippery slope" to making a hugely unethical decision. - correct answer ✔✔Describe
the importance of recognizing unethical behavior (slippery slope, complacency, retired on duty,
minimizing);
*It reduces public confidence that you are able to do your job in an ethical manner
*County jails are closely tied to other elements of the criminal justice system, such as law
enforcement, prosecutors, defense attorneys, the courts, probation and parole, prisons, and so
on. Such entities may be considered "stakeholders" regarding a jail operation because they are
affected by what happens in the jail. If jail employees behave unethically, that may reflect
,poorly on these other elements of the criminal justice system and may compromise their ability
to do their jobs
*Family members (of inmates) may not have confidence in jail staff to be able to properly care
for their loved one
*It undermines the security and control of the jail
*It compromises the relationships between staff and inmates, as well as relationships between
staff
*It has negative consequences in the relationship between supervisors and their subordinate -
correct answer ✔✔Explain the consequences of unethical behavior (stakeholders, career
survival, public, etc.).
*Identify the problem
*Explore alternative options available
*Select an alternative
*Implement a solution
*Evaluate the results to determine effectiveness - correct answer ✔✔Identify the steps involved
in the decision-making process.
*Consider everything surrounding the decision. This includes knowing who is being affected and
what consequences exist - correct answer ✔✔Describe how to gather and analyze data, when
doing so is necessary.
*Define the issues - What is the ethical dilemma?
*Who are the interested parties? - person facing the ethical problem, the person(s) immediately
affected, the institution/agency, the community, and society in general
*What are the consequences? - Consider both the positive and negative outcomes
*What is the obligation or duty? - Someone else acting unethically does not give you an excuse
to also act unethically. What SHOULD you do?
*Explain your decision - Relate it back to a code of conduct - correct answer ✔✔Describe the
decision-making processes and tools to use in ethical dilemmas.
, *Never let inmates have access to lighters, matches, etc.
*Limit inmate access to electrical sources and regularly check outlets as well as chords - correct
answer ✔✔Identify basic guidelines for ignition control in a jail.
*Paper products (Legal paperwork, books, magazines, toilet paper, etc.)
*Mattress padding
*Excess clothing
*Cleaning supplies - correct answer ✔✔Discuss the most common fuel sources for fires in a jail
setting.
*Check cells regularly for accumulated papers, clothing, anything that can be used to start a fire
*Limit allowable amounts of flammable items the inmates can have in their cells
*Check for damage to mattresses/pillows regularly and replaced if they have been tampered
with or damaged. There should be no rips/tears/missing padding
*Don't allow inmate to have items that come in aerosol cans (Hairsprays, deodorants, etc.) -
correct answer ✔✔Identify basic guidelines for fuel control in a jail.
*Know where all gear (Fire extinguishers, SCBA's, etc.) are located
*Know how to properly use all equipment
*Know how to check for issues with any equipment
*Know exactly what to do in the event of a fire (notify proper authorities, fire suppression,
search and rescue, evacuation of inmates as well as staff and visitors, and so on) - correct
answer ✔✔Outline the responsibilities of an officer regarding fire detection equipment in a jail.
*Go by your facilities policies and procedures - but generally, determine where the alarm came
from, determine if the fire department needs to be contacted, determine if inmates need to be
moved, determine which officer is going to do what in a fire emergency - correct answer
✔✔Identify the response procedures to a fire alarm in a jail.
answers graded A+ passed
*Correctional officers want to be considered professional
*Professionals make ethical decisions
*One unethical act could stay with you for the rest of your career - correct answer ✔✔Identify
the elements that are the basis for a moral perspective on ethics in a correctional environment.
*The avoider - Does minimal work to get by, avoids engaging with inmates if possible, sees
certain types of people as not very worthy
*The enforcer - Views people as "good" or "bad" - no in between, deals harshly and punitively
with people because they "deserve it", may want to use force as a first option instead of trying
to resolve issues verbally
*The reciprocator - Conflicted about rules and views inmates as well as staff as equals, may
bargain with inmates for cooperation, may minimize or rationalize inmate's behavior instead of
disciplining them
*The professional - Is comfortable with legitimate use of authority, is firm, yet compassionate,
acts morally and resists unethical behavior, sees inmates as individuals, but still treats all
inmates fairly, takes pride in their work - correct answer ✔✔Describe the "styles" of being a
corrections officer that affects the choices and behaviors of an officer.
* A skilled jail officer strives to reach a high level of proficiency in using various tools of the
trade and in making legal and ethical decisions. Professionals are held to a higher standard and
expected to make ethically sound decisions. County jails are one element in an overall system of
corrections. Other elements include prisons; community corrections, including probation and
parole; and juvenile detention and corrections. People who work in each of these elements are
professional people doing a professional job. As such, they are governed by professional codes
of ethics, just as other professionals (doctors, lawyers, certified public accountants, etc.) are
governed by the codes of ethics of their professions. - correct answer ✔✔Identify how
professionalism influences ethics.
,*Keep the institution secure
*Work with everyone firmly and fairly
*Maintain a positive demeanor
*Report (either by word of mouth or in writing) the things that should be reported and keep
silent the things that should remain confidential
*Manage and supervise inmates in an even-handed and courteous manner
*Refrain from becoming personally involved with inmates or their families
*Treat all visitors with politeness and respect and ensure that they follow rules and regulations
*Take advantage of all training and educational opportunities
*Communicate with everyone (inside and outside of the jail) in such as way so as not to have a
negative representation of my department
*Contribute to the jail environment which will keep inmates involved in activities that are
designed to improve inmates' attitude or character
*Support all activities of a (associations and memberships) professional nature that will elevate
the status - correct answer ✔✔Identify key components of the American Jail Association Code
of Ethics.
*If you recognize it in the early stages, you are more likely to be able to change the path
(whether your own path, or someone else's) It may start out with something "small", but slowly
progress to more serious unethical acts. If you notice it right away, you can stop from going
down the "slippery slope" to making a hugely unethical decision. - correct answer ✔✔Describe
the importance of recognizing unethical behavior (slippery slope, complacency, retired on duty,
minimizing);
*It reduces public confidence that you are able to do your job in an ethical manner
*County jails are closely tied to other elements of the criminal justice system, such as law
enforcement, prosecutors, defense attorneys, the courts, probation and parole, prisons, and so
on. Such entities may be considered "stakeholders" regarding a jail operation because they are
affected by what happens in the jail. If jail employees behave unethically, that may reflect
,poorly on these other elements of the criminal justice system and may compromise their ability
to do their jobs
*Family members (of inmates) may not have confidence in jail staff to be able to properly care
for their loved one
*It undermines the security and control of the jail
*It compromises the relationships between staff and inmates, as well as relationships between
staff
*It has negative consequences in the relationship between supervisors and their subordinate -
correct answer ✔✔Explain the consequences of unethical behavior (stakeholders, career
survival, public, etc.).
*Identify the problem
*Explore alternative options available
*Select an alternative
*Implement a solution
*Evaluate the results to determine effectiveness - correct answer ✔✔Identify the steps involved
in the decision-making process.
*Consider everything surrounding the decision. This includes knowing who is being affected and
what consequences exist - correct answer ✔✔Describe how to gather and analyze data, when
doing so is necessary.
*Define the issues - What is the ethical dilemma?
*Who are the interested parties? - person facing the ethical problem, the person(s) immediately
affected, the institution/agency, the community, and society in general
*What are the consequences? - Consider both the positive and negative outcomes
*What is the obligation or duty? - Someone else acting unethically does not give you an excuse
to also act unethically. What SHOULD you do?
*Explain your decision - Relate it back to a code of conduct - correct answer ✔✔Describe the
decision-making processes and tools to use in ethical dilemmas.
, *Never let inmates have access to lighters, matches, etc.
*Limit inmate access to electrical sources and regularly check outlets as well as chords - correct
answer ✔✔Identify basic guidelines for ignition control in a jail.
*Paper products (Legal paperwork, books, magazines, toilet paper, etc.)
*Mattress padding
*Excess clothing
*Cleaning supplies - correct answer ✔✔Discuss the most common fuel sources for fires in a jail
setting.
*Check cells regularly for accumulated papers, clothing, anything that can be used to start a fire
*Limit allowable amounts of flammable items the inmates can have in their cells
*Check for damage to mattresses/pillows regularly and replaced if they have been tampered
with or damaged. There should be no rips/tears/missing padding
*Don't allow inmate to have items that come in aerosol cans (Hairsprays, deodorants, etc.) -
correct answer ✔✔Identify basic guidelines for fuel control in a jail.
*Know where all gear (Fire extinguishers, SCBA's, etc.) are located
*Know how to properly use all equipment
*Know how to check for issues with any equipment
*Know exactly what to do in the event of a fire (notify proper authorities, fire suppression,
search and rescue, evacuation of inmates as well as staff and visitors, and so on) - correct
answer ✔✔Outline the responsibilities of an officer regarding fire detection equipment in a jail.
*Go by your facilities policies and procedures - but generally, determine where the alarm came
from, determine if the fire department needs to be contacted, determine if inmates need to be
moved, determine which officer is going to do what in a fire emergency - correct answer
✔✔Identify the response procedures to a fire alarm in a jail.
