Correction Officer Study Guide (Ohio)
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 ofan 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 SPOmay be the basis of a test
question.
4. State the nine responsibilities of Correction Officers.
ANS - To treat everyoneprofessionally
,-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 ofethics is to identify expected behavior.
6. Define the term "non-feasance".
ANS -The nonperformance of some act which theperson 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 dischargeof 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 sufficientto warrant a person to believe that an offense has
been or is being committed by theperson 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 asa 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 separatefrom the general population for specific reasons, other than as a penalty,
therebyprohibiting physical contact between this prisoner & the general population.
13. Describe the two types of sexual harassment & an example of each.
ANS -QuidPro Quo
this for that or something for something
-Hostile Environment
occurs when employees who are not harassed directly, mustwork in an atmosphere or
environment where such harassment is pervasive.
14. Identify characteristics of potential sexual assault perpetrators.
ANS -Violentcrime convictions
- Long sentences
-Familiar with prison culture
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 ofan 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 SPOmay be the basis of a test
question.
4. State the nine responsibilities of Correction Officers.
ANS - To treat everyoneprofessionally
,-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 ofethics is to identify expected behavior.
6. Define the term "non-feasance".
ANS -The nonperformance of some act which theperson 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 dischargeof 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 sufficientto warrant a person to believe that an offense has
been or is being committed by theperson 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 asa 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 separatefrom the general population for specific reasons, other than as a penalty,
therebyprohibiting physical contact between this prisoner & the general population.
13. Describe the two types of sexual harassment & an example of each.
ANS -QuidPro Quo
this for that or something for something
-Hostile Environment
occurs when employees who are not harassed directly, mustwork in an atmosphere or
environment where such harassment is pervasive.
14. Identify characteristics of potential sexual assault perpetrators.
ANS -Violentcrime convictions
- Long sentences
-Familiar with prison culture
