Georgia Jail School Exam Questions
And Correct Answers
What is professionalism?
A calling requiring specialized knowledge, often long and intensive academic prep
How is a professional officer identified?
Conduct, knowledge and obligation to serve
4 distinguishing characteristics of a profession:
1. Standard of knowledge 2. Meet or exceed standard qualifications 3.
Controlled/guided by state/national governing organization 4. Nationwide standard of
conduct
What is ethics?
Right and wrong based on expectations
Reasons for ethical behavior:
Personal pride, rules and regulations, upward mobility, role model, and avoid the set up
,Influences of ethical behavior:
Peer pressure, social control, fear of punishment and training
What is the code of conduct?
Set of rules and regulations you are to follow
Types of unethical conduct
Dishonesty, brutality, prejudice, false swearing, violating laws and regulations, civil
rights violations, sexual misconduct, discourtesy, accepting gratuities, compromising jail
security and safety, personal behavior and apathy
What are some civil rights violations wear an officer may miss use their authority?
Medical treatment, access the courts and attorneys, false imprisonment, failing to
provide grievance material
How can an officer determine if a discount is legitimate or a prohibited gratuity?
If receiving a gift due to association with a larger group, it is good. If receiving a gift for
quid pro quo, it is bad.
How can personal behavior outside detail affect a detention officer?
, Your job is not a secret, must be professional 24/7, you are on duty, as well as if you
were off duty, be guarded with personal dealings
What is the code of silence?
When an officer turns a blind eye to misconduct and remains found silent for fear of
retribution from others involved, sympathize with the event, or feel that it is not their
responsibility to report the misconduct.
How can you overcome being silent? (code of silence)
Training, familiarized with standard operating procedures, open, communication, offer
anonymous reporting
What is the function of the Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training Council?
Approved/denying applications or certifications, conduct hearings to investigate
violations and take disciplinary action, to set standards and approve training
Define sexual harassment:
Unwelcome sexual advances requests for sexual favors and other verbal/physical
conduct of a sexual nature
What is the governing body that deals with sexual harassment?
And Correct Answers
What is professionalism?
A calling requiring specialized knowledge, often long and intensive academic prep
How is a professional officer identified?
Conduct, knowledge and obligation to serve
4 distinguishing characteristics of a profession:
1. Standard of knowledge 2. Meet or exceed standard qualifications 3.
Controlled/guided by state/national governing organization 4. Nationwide standard of
conduct
What is ethics?
Right and wrong based on expectations
Reasons for ethical behavior:
Personal pride, rules and regulations, upward mobility, role model, and avoid the set up
,Influences of ethical behavior:
Peer pressure, social control, fear of punishment and training
What is the code of conduct?
Set of rules and regulations you are to follow
Types of unethical conduct
Dishonesty, brutality, prejudice, false swearing, violating laws and regulations, civil
rights violations, sexual misconduct, discourtesy, accepting gratuities, compromising jail
security and safety, personal behavior and apathy
What are some civil rights violations wear an officer may miss use their authority?
Medical treatment, access the courts and attorneys, false imprisonment, failing to
provide grievance material
How can an officer determine if a discount is legitimate or a prohibited gratuity?
If receiving a gift due to association with a larger group, it is good. If receiving a gift for
quid pro quo, it is bad.
How can personal behavior outside detail affect a detention officer?
, Your job is not a secret, must be professional 24/7, you are on duty, as well as if you
were off duty, be guarded with personal dealings
What is the code of silence?
When an officer turns a blind eye to misconduct and remains found silent for fear of
retribution from others involved, sympathize with the event, or feel that it is not their
responsibility to report the misconduct.
How can you overcome being silent? (code of silence)
Training, familiarized with standard operating procedures, open, communication, offer
anonymous reporting
What is the function of the Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training Council?
Approved/denying applications or certifications, conduct hearings to investigate
violations and take disciplinary action, to set standards and approve training
Define sexual harassment:
Unwelcome sexual advances requests for sexual favors and other verbal/physical
conduct of a sexual nature
What is the governing body that deals with sexual harassment?
