Correction Officer Study Guide (Ohio) | 100
Questions | 100% Correct Answers
List five reasons for corrections training. Correct Answer: -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
Define the term "ethics". Correct Answer: The moral actions, conduct, motives & character of
an individual
Explain the relationship between a Student Performance Objective and a test question. Correct
Answer: A test question must respond directly to an SPO and every SPO may be the basis of a
test question.
State the nine responsibilities of Correction Officers. Correct Answer: - To treat everyone
professionally
-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
Identify the purpose of any "Code of Ethics". Correct Answer: -The purpose of any code of
ethics is to identify expected behavior.
Define the term "non-feasance". Correct Answer: -The nonperformance of some act which the
person is obligated or has responsibility to perform.
Define the term "malfeasance". Correct Answer: -The commission of some act which is
positively unlawful.
Define the term "bribery". Correct Answer: -The offering, giving, receiving or soliciting of
something of value for the purpose of influencing the action of an official in the discharge of his
or her public or legal duties.
State the four factors which most likely contribute to unethical behavior. Correct Answer: -
Anger
-Lust
-Greed
, -Peer pressure
Define the term "probable cause". Correct Answer: -The facts & circumstances within the
officer's knowledge & of which he/she has reasonably trustworthy information sufficient to
warrant a person to believe that an offense has been or is being committed by the person to be
arrested.
Define the term "sexual harassment". Correct Answer: -Unwelcome sexual advances, requests
for sexual favors and other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature as a condition of
employment.
Define the term "administrative segregation". Correct Answer: -The act of confining a prisoner
to an individual housing cell or designated housing unit, physically separate from the general
population for specific reasons, other than as a penalty, thereby prohibiting physical contact
between this prisoner & the general population.
Describe the two types of sexual harassment & an example of each. Correct Answer: -Quid Pro
Quo: this for that or something for something
-Hostile Environment: occurs when employees who are not harassed directly, must work in an
atmosphere or environment where such harassment is pervasive.
Identify characteristics of potential sexual assault perpetrators. Correct Answer: -Violent crime
convictions
- Long sentences
-Familiar with prison culture
-Large stature
-Confidence
-Gang affiliations
-Significant social status within the prison
List in order the major components of the criminal justice system. Correct Answer: -Law
enforcement agencies
-Courts
-Corrections
Define the term bail. Correct Answer: -A guarantee, usually in the form of money, that the
accused will appear in court.
Define the term "indictment". Correct Answer: -A formal written accusation of a crime made by
a grand jury.
List the basic legal issues that the court will consider when determining whether sexual
harassment is present in the workplace. Correct Answer: -Sexual in nature
-Unreasonable
-Severe or pervasive in the workplace
-Unwelcome
Questions | 100% Correct Answers
List five reasons for corrections training. Correct Answer: -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
Define the term "ethics". Correct Answer: The moral actions, conduct, motives & character of
an individual
Explain the relationship between a Student Performance Objective and a test question. Correct
Answer: A test question must respond directly to an SPO and every SPO may be the basis of a
test question.
State the nine responsibilities of Correction Officers. Correct Answer: - To treat everyone
professionally
-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
Identify the purpose of any "Code of Ethics". Correct Answer: -The purpose of any code of
ethics is to identify expected behavior.
Define the term "non-feasance". Correct Answer: -The nonperformance of some act which the
person is obligated or has responsibility to perform.
Define the term "malfeasance". Correct Answer: -The commission of some act which is
positively unlawful.
Define the term "bribery". Correct Answer: -The offering, giving, receiving or soliciting of
something of value for the purpose of influencing the action of an official in the discharge of his
or her public or legal duties.
State the four factors which most likely contribute to unethical behavior. Correct Answer: -
Anger
-Lust
-Greed
, -Peer pressure
Define the term "probable cause". Correct Answer: -The facts & circumstances within the
officer's knowledge & of which he/she has reasonably trustworthy information sufficient to
warrant a person to believe that an offense has been or is being committed by the person to be
arrested.
Define the term "sexual harassment". Correct Answer: -Unwelcome sexual advances, requests
for sexual favors and other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature as a condition of
employment.
Define the term "administrative segregation". Correct Answer: -The act of confining a prisoner
to an individual housing cell or designated housing unit, physically separate from the general
population for specific reasons, other than as a penalty, thereby prohibiting physical contact
between this prisoner & the general population.
Describe the two types of sexual harassment & an example of each. Correct Answer: -Quid Pro
Quo: this for that or something for something
-Hostile Environment: occurs when employees who are not harassed directly, must work in an
atmosphere or environment where such harassment is pervasive.
Identify characteristics of potential sexual assault perpetrators. Correct Answer: -Violent crime
convictions
- Long sentences
-Familiar with prison culture
-Large stature
-Confidence
-Gang affiliations
-Significant social status within the prison
List in order the major components of the criminal justice system. Correct Answer: -Law
enforcement agencies
-Courts
-Corrections
Define the term bail. Correct Answer: -A guarantee, usually in the form of money, that the
accused will appear in court.
Define the term "indictment". Correct Answer: -A formal written accusation of a crime made by
a grand jury.
List the basic legal issues that the court will consider when determining whether sexual
harassment is present in the workplace. Correct Answer: -Sexual in nature
-Unreasonable
-Severe or pervasive in the workplace
-Unwelcome
