TCOLE Jailer Exam – 2026 – Practice Questions and Study
Guide
Who Classifies as special inmates - ANS✔✔ road crew, trustee, inmate worker
Know about HEP and HIV - ANS✔✔ the most common transferable by contact with body fluids
Know how and when to distribute Commissary items - ANS✔✔ count each item
have them sign
dont give anything out on credit
What info is required when transferring inmate to TDCJ? - ANS✔✔
Know who are classified as "special visitors" - ANS✔✔ An Attorney, Bondsman, or Clergy
How many sets of facility keys for emergency? Who can make facility keys? - ANS✔✔
Know writs (attachment, commitment, detainer, capias, capias pro fine) - ANS✔✔
Know privileged mail & procedures - ANS✔✔ Privileged mail must only be opened in front of
the inmate
Know grievance procedures - ANS✔✔ Grievances should always be given
submitted
brought before a board that does not include staff on the floor (sometimes civilians)
, Know the "point additive scale" classifications ( minimum, etc...) - ANS✔✔
Know how often inmates must be allowed to shower - ANS✔✔ Each inmate shall be given the
opportunity to shower at least every other day or more often if possible. Inmates on work
assignments and those making court appearances shall be given an opportunity to shower daily
5th Amendment - ANS✔✔ The Right to Remain Silent/Double Jeopardy, right to due process
6th Amendment - ANS✔✔ The right to a Speedy Trial by jury, representation by an attorney for
an accused person
8th Amendment - ANS✔✔ No cruel or unusual punishment
14th Amendment - ANS✔✔ Declares that all persons born in the U.S. are citizens and are
guaranteed equal protection of the laws
Who is responsible for inmate's medical bill? - ANS✔✔ Owner/Operator
Know maximum inmate work hours per week - ANS✔✔ Inmates should not be required to work
more than 48 hours unless in the case of an emergency
Know inmate phone call procedures (how many and when) - ANS✔✔ Upon arrival inmate
receives 2 free phone calls in the first 4 hours
after that point only privileged phone calls are free
TCJS rule 275.1 requires face-to-face observation of inmates, at least every _____ and, if suicidal
or assaultive every _____. - ANS✔✔ Hour, 30 mins
Guide
Who Classifies as special inmates - ANS✔✔ road crew, trustee, inmate worker
Know about HEP and HIV - ANS✔✔ the most common transferable by contact with body fluids
Know how and when to distribute Commissary items - ANS✔✔ count each item
have them sign
dont give anything out on credit
What info is required when transferring inmate to TDCJ? - ANS✔✔
Know who are classified as "special visitors" - ANS✔✔ An Attorney, Bondsman, or Clergy
How many sets of facility keys for emergency? Who can make facility keys? - ANS✔✔
Know writs (attachment, commitment, detainer, capias, capias pro fine) - ANS✔✔
Know privileged mail & procedures - ANS✔✔ Privileged mail must only be opened in front of
the inmate
Know grievance procedures - ANS✔✔ Grievances should always be given
submitted
brought before a board that does not include staff on the floor (sometimes civilians)
, Know the "point additive scale" classifications ( minimum, etc...) - ANS✔✔
Know how often inmates must be allowed to shower - ANS✔✔ Each inmate shall be given the
opportunity to shower at least every other day or more often if possible. Inmates on work
assignments and those making court appearances shall be given an opportunity to shower daily
5th Amendment - ANS✔✔ The Right to Remain Silent/Double Jeopardy, right to due process
6th Amendment - ANS✔✔ The right to a Speedy Trial by jury, representation by an attorney for
an accused person
8th Amendment - ANS✔✔ No cruel or unusual punishment
14th Amendment - ANS✔✔ Declares that all persons born in the U.S. are citizens and are
guaranteed equal protection of the laws
Who is responsible for inmate's medical bill? - ANS✔✔ Owner/Operator
Know maximum inmate work hours per week - ANS✔✔ Inmates should not be required to work
more than 48 hours unless in the case of an emergency
Know inmate phone call procedures (how many and when) - ANS✔✔ Upon arrival inmate
receives 2 free phone calls in the first 4 hours
after that point only privileged phone calls are free
TCJS rule 275.1 requires face-to-face observation of inmates, at least every _____ and, if suicidal
or assaultive every _____. - ANS✔✔ Hour, 30 mins
