Correction Officer Study Guide (Ohio)
Questions & Answers
1.List five reasons for corrections training
ANS -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
2.Define the term "ethics"
ANS The moral actions, conduct, motives & character of an individual
3.Explain the relationship between a Student Performance Objective and
a test question
ANS A test question must respond directly to an SPO and every SPO
may be the basis of a test question.
4.State the nine responsibilities of Correction Officers
ANS - 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
5.Identify the purpose of any "Code of Ethics"
ANS -The purpose of any code of ethics is to identify expected
behavior.
6.Define the term "non-feasance"
ANS -The nonperformance of some act which the person is obligated or
has responsibility to perform.
7.Define the term "malfeasance"
ANS -The commission of some act which is posi- tively unlawful.
8.Define the term "bribery"
ANS -The offering, giving, receiving or soliciting of some- thing of value
for the purpose of influencing the action of an official in the discharge of
his or her public or legal duties.
9.State the four factors which most likely contribute to unethical behavior
ANS -
, -Anger
-Lust
-Greed
-Peer pressure
10.Define the term "probable cause"
ANS -The facts & circumstances within the offi- cer'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.
11.Define the term "sexual harassment"
ANS -Unwelcome sexual advances, re- quests for sexual favors and
other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature as a condition of
employment.
12.Define the term "administrative segregation"
ANS -The act of confining a pris- oner 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.
13.Describe the two types of sexual harassment & an example of each
ANS -Quid Pro Quo: this for that or something for something
Questions & Answers
1.List five reasons for corrections training
ANS -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
2.Define the term "ethics"
ANS The moral actions, conduct, motives & character of an individual
3.Explain the relationship between a Student Performance Objective and
a test question
ANS A test question must respond directly to an SPO and every SPO
may be the basis of a test question.
4.State the nine responsibilities of Correction Officers
ANS - 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
5.Identify the purpose of any "Code of Ethics"
ANS -The purpose of any code of ethics is to identify expected
behavior.
6.Define the term "non-feasance"
ANS -The nonperformance of some act which the person is obligated or
has responsibility to perform.
7.Define the term "malfeasance"
ANS -The commission of some act which is posi- tively unlawful.
8.Define the term "bribery"
ANS -The offering, giving, receiving or soliciting of some- thing of value
for the purpose of influencing the action of an official in the discharge of
his or her public or legal duties.
9.State the four factors which most likely contribute to unethical behavior
ANS -
, -Anger
-Lust
-Greed
-Peer pressure
10.Define the term "probable cause"
ANS -The facts & circumstances within the offi- cer'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.
11.Define the term "sexual harassment"
ANS -Unwelcome sexual advances, re- quests for sexual favors and
other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature as a condition of
employment.
12.Define the term "administrative segregation"
ANS -The act of confining a pris- oner 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.
13.Describe the two types of sexual harassment & an example of each
ANS -Quid Pro Quo: this for that or something for something
