CDCR SGT EXAM 2026 CORRECTIONAL
SERGEANT PROMOTION TEST PAPER
QUESTIONS SOLUTIONS GRADED A+
◉ What is Personal Values ?
Answer: Personal Values = learned from family, friends, church,
school. Includes honesty, keeping your word, keeping a secret,
loyalty to family, friends, special groups, even your community, and
respect for property (provide a framework for deciding what
behaviors are good or bad)
◉ CDCR mission statement
Answer: To facilitate the successful reintegration of the individuals
in our care back to their communities equipped w/ the tools to be
drug-free, healthy, and employable members of society by providing
education, treatment rehabilitative, restorative justice programs all
in safe/humane environment"
◉ CDCR Seven Values
Answer: Service
leadership
integrity
accountability
,Respect
Trust
Collaboration
◉ Professional in accordance w/ CDCR ( four components)
Answer: 1. Recognized body of knowledge
2. A code of ethics to regulate the conduct of its members
3. A common set of principle/ societal goals
4. A spirit of service to the public
◉ Identify traits that demonstrate professionalism in correctional
peace officer
Answer: *Know your job
*Follow departmental policy and procedures
*Demonstrate effective communication skills
*Follow grooming and uniform standards
*Make sound decisions
*Be consistent in applying regulations
*Be punctual and efficient
*Be responsible in performing your duties
*Demonstrate integrity and obey all laws
*Be dedicated to your chosen career
, *Show a positive attitude
*Be respectful
◉ Identify major factors the public uses to evaluate a correctional
peace officer
Answer: *Demeanor, behavior, and appearance
*High moral standards
*Good judgement
*Appropriate use of force
*Effective conflict resolution and problem solving skills
*Good communication skills
◉ Identify the purpose of ethical decision making (six steps)
Answer: 1. Think ahead ,
2. Gather the facts,
3. Consider the consequences,
4. Determine fiscal impact,
5. Decide,
6. Monitor and adjust
◉ Stages in the Continuum of Compromise
(4 stages)
SERGEANT PROMOTION TEST PAPER
QUESTIONS SOLUTIONS GRADED A+
◉ What is Personal Values ?
Answer: Personal Values = learned from family, friends, church,
school. Includes honesty, keeping your word, keeping a secret,
loyalty to family, friends, special groups, even your community, and
respect for property (provide a framework for deciding what
behaviors are good or bad)
◉ CDCR mission statement
Answer: To facilitate the successful reintegration of the individuals
in our care back to their communities equipped w/ the tools to be
drug-free, healthy, and employable members of society by providing
education, treatment rehabilitative, restorative justice programs all
in safe/humane environment"
◉ CDCR Seven Values
Answer: Service
leadership
integrity
accountability
,Respect
Trust
Collaboration
◉ Professional in accordance w/ CDCR ( four components)
Answer: 1. Recognized body of knowledge
2. A code of ethics to regulate the conduct of its members
3. A common set of principle/ societal goals
4. A spirit of service to the public
◉ Identify traits that demonstrate professionalism in correctional
peace officer
Answer: *Know your job
*Follow departmental policy and procedures
*Demonstrate effective communication skills
*Follow grooming and uniform standards
*Make sound decisions
*Be consistent in applying regulations
*Be punctual and efficient
*Be responsible in performing your duties
*Demonstrate integrity and obey all laws
*Be dedicated to your chosen career
, *Show a positive attitude
*Be respectful
◉ Identify major factors the public uses to evaluate a correctional
peace officer
Answer: *Demeanor, behavior, and appearance
*High moral standards
*Good judgement
*Appropriate use of force
*Effective conflict resolution and problem solving skills
*Good communication skills
◉ Identify the purpose of ethical decision making (six steps)
Answer: 1. Think ahead ,
2. Gather the facts,
3. Consider the consequences,
4. Determine fiscal impact,
5. Decide,
6. Monitor and adjust
◉ Stages in the Continuum of Compromise
(4 stages)
