Correction Officer Study Guide
(Ohio) Questions and Answers 100%
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List five reasons for corrections training. - ANSWER--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". - ANSWER-The moral actions, conduct, motives &
character of an individual
Explain the relationship between a Student Performance Objective and a test
question. - ANSWER-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. - ANSWER-- To treat
everyone professionally
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,-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". - ANSWER--The purpose of any
code of ethics is to identify expected behavior.
Define the term "non-feasance". - ANSWER--The nonperformance of some act
which the person is obligated or has responsibility to perform.
Define the term "malfeasance". - ANSWER--The commission of some act which
is positively unlawful.
Define the term "bribery". - ANSWER--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.
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, State the four factors which most likely contribute to unethical behavior. -
ANSWER--Anger
-Lust
-Greed
-Peer pressure
Define the term "probable cause". - ANSWER--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". - ANSWER--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". - ANSWER--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. - ANSWER--
Quid Pro Quo: this for that or something for something
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(Ohio) Questions and Answers 100%
Pass
List five reasons for corrections training. - ANSWER--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". - ANSWER-The moral actions, conduct, motives &
character of an individual
Explain the relationship between a Student Performance Objective and a test
question. - ANSWER-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. - ANSWER-- To treat
everyone professionally
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,-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". - ANSWER--The purpose of any
code of ethics is to identify expected behavior.
Define the term "non-feasance". - ANSWER--The nonperformance of some act
which the person is obligated or has responsibility to perform.
Define the term "malfeasance". - ANSWER--The commission of some act which
is positively unlawful.
Define the term "bribery". - ANSWER--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.
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, State the four factors which most likely contribute to unethical behavior. -
ANSWER--Anger
-Lust
-Greed
-Peer pressure
Define the term "probable cause". - ANSWER--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". - ANSWER--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". - ANSWER--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. - ANSWER--
Quid Pro Quo: this for that or something for something
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