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What does a Correctional Sergeant do? correct answers A Correctional Sergeant must supervise, coordinate, and provide training for Correctional Officers. Lead by example and instill a positive, professional attitude towards staff and inmates, providing each officer training and tools to meet CDCR. Give your expectations and the knowledge necessary for upward mobility. A Correctional Sergeant must also promote positive inmate behavior and attitude utilizing Progressive Inmate Discipline. Inmate Discipline correct answers 1. Verbal Counseling 2. Recorded Counseling (CDCR 128A) 3. Rules Violation Report (CDCR 115) (Serious) & (Administrative) 115 Rules Violation Report (RVR) Process. correct answers 1. Employee prepares their rough draft report. 2. Supervisors reviews the report for content clarity and proper grammar then logs the report into the Rules Violation Log Book (1154) 3. The Supervisor must also determine if the behavior described in the report is bizarre or unusual. If the behavior is deemed bizarre or unusual a mental health assessment request will be sent to Mental Health Services Department along with a copy of the completed Officers' report, to determine if the inmate's mental status could have caused the behavior. 4. A CDCR 804 must be sent to records if the 115 is classified as serious. 5. Report is typed on a CDCR 115 6. Reporting Officer signs the CDCR 115 7. A Sergeant reviews and signs the typed CDCR 115 8. A Captain classifies the CDCR 115 9. The first copy must be issued to the inmate along with all supporting documentation (115, 115a, 115c, 7219, 837, and etc. if applicable) · The first copy of the CDCR 115 must be issued to the inmate within 15 days from the date the infraction was discovered. 10. Assign an Investigative Employee and Staff Assistant if Applicable 11. Hearing- Finding and Disposition · The CDCR 115 must be heard within 30 days but not less than 24 hours after the initial copy has been given to the inmate. Unless the inmate request the hearing be postponed pending the outcome of a D.A. Referral. (The D.A. referral applies only to serious 115's) Findings and Dispositions are typed on 115 12. Hearing Officer (HO) or Senior Hearing Officer (SHO) reviews and signs the typed disposition for accuracy. 13. The CDCR 115 is given to the Facility Captain for final review and signature 14. The CDCR 115 is given to the Chief Disciplinary Officer (CDO) for review and signature 15. Final copy is issued to the inmate within 5 days of the CDO review The Criteria for the assignment of a Staff Assistant correct answers 1. The inmate is illiterate or non English speaking 2. The complexity of the issues are such that assistance is necessary so the inmate comprehends the nature of the charges or the disciplinary process.