TCOLE Jailer Exam Questions with 100%
Correct Answers
Contraband searches of the entire facility area shall be done:
On a regular and irregular basis
Under Code of Criminal Procedure 38.22 no written statement made by an accused, as the result of
custodial interrogation, may be admissible as evidence unless the individual was notified of:
his rights
_______ is a tactic used by defense attorneys.
condescending counsel
When fingerprinting an inmate, the inmate's fingers should be cleaned with
Soap and water
Who has the responsibility of ensuring that a person committed to jail by a warrant is placed in jail?
sheriff
Which of the following is NOT an occupational risk of corrections?
Intravenous drug use
Telephone calls after booking are considered privileges, unless they are the only access available to
religious leaders or attorney representation.
False
Keeping records of meals is important information for all of the following EXCEPT:
Determining what meals inmates like or don't like
This type of head count is done at each shift change, when a prisoner is MISSING, and no fewer than 4
times a day.
REGULAR
When verifying a warrant, you may use all of the following in order to ascertain correct identity of
detaining person and agency EXCEPT:
Ask the person their name
This type of count is done when receiving or returning a GROUP of prisoners:
INFORMAL
HBV, commonly known as Hepatitis B Virus, is a viral infection of the:
LIVER
What should you do if an inmate refuses to sign an inmate property receipt?
-have another deputy witness the refusal and sign the receipt
,Concepts that can be used to improve staff and inmate relations include:
Firm but fair conduct
______________and ____________are considered appropriate procedures for conducting a head
count. __________, __________and are the three most common types of head counts.
The________________________ is the type of count that occurs no fewer than four times daily.
Roll call & Numerical / Regular, Informal, Off Count / Regular
RC&N/R,I,OC/R^
When officers are observing inmate work activity, they should do all of the following except:
discipline inmates for not completing tasks on time
According to CCP Article 2.19, what must the sheriff provide, on the first day of each month, to the
District or County Attorney?
BOTH B&C
A list of names of all inmates under supervision of the Sheriff
The authority under which the sheriff is detaining the inmates
To make a difference in treatment or favor on a basis other than individual merit. (14th amendment)
Discrimination
TCJS 285.1 Physical Exercise requires facilities inmates _______________________
One hour supervised physical exercise or physical recreation at least three days per week.
Money received through the mail system should be:
receipted and deposited into inmate's account
Any group of inmates which pose a threat to the physical safety of other inmates or staff, by virtue of
the group's nature and activities, is a
Disruptive group
Aryan Brotherhood was formed in Texas in the early ______.
1980's
Which of the following is NOT a form of prejudice
Nepotism
A public servant commits an offense if, WITH INTENT to obtain a benefit or with intent to harm or
defraud another, he intentionally or knowingly; misuses government property, services personel or
anything of value belonging to the government that has come into the public servant's custody or
possession by virtue of the public servant's office or employment. This law is known as:
Abuse of Official Capacity
, One procedure during a search of inmates and their cells is to:
shut off the water supply
Which of the following is NOT one of the most common factors for a suicide risk?
DAYLIGHT
According to the TCJS the intake file shall include:
inmate property inventory
During a disturbance or riot, a correctional officer, unless policy directs otherwise, should:
Notify supervision and stand by at a safe distance until help arrives, while observing the actions of
inmates.
When interviewing an inmate with mental retardation use simple language and ask short _________
questions.
open ended
Privileged mail may be read:
With authorization of a search warrant
An inmate has been caught with a METAL SPOON, which has been filed to a point on one side, making
a deadly weapon. Which of the following could he be charged with?
Possession of deadly weapon in PENAL institution
Significantly SUB-AVERAGE general intellectual functioning existing concurrently with deficits in
adaptive behavior and originates during the developmental period best describes...
Offender with MENTAL RETARDATION
Standard facility clothing shall be issued to all inmates held over:
48HRS
Segregating "special" inmates from general population during recreational activities may be known as:
administrative segregation
CCP 104.002. Expenses for an inmate that receives medical, dental, or health related services is the
financial obligation of _________.
County or hospital district
TCJS 291.1 Immediately after booking, but no later than 4 hours after __________, a person shall be
permitted to make at least ____completed phone calls.
Arrival, 2
After transporting an inmate to a courtroom, the assigned officer should do all
BUT.....______________.
Leave and have the bailiff be responsible for the inmate
Correct Answers
Contraband searches of the entire facility area shall be done:
On a regular and irregular basis
Under Code of Criminal Procedure 38.22 no written statement made by an accused, as the result of
custodial interrogation, may be admissible as evidence unless the individual was notified of:
his rights
_______ is a tactic used by defense attorneys.
condescending counsel
When fingerprinting an inmate, the inmate's fingers should be cleaned with
Soap and water
Who has the responsibility of ensuring that a person committed to jail by a warrant is placed in jail?
sheriff
Which of the following is NOT an occupational risk of corrections?
Intravenous drug use
Telephone calls after booking are considered privileges, unless they are the only access available to
religious leaders or attorney representation.
False
Keeping records of meals is important information for all of the following EXCEPT:
Determining what meals inmates like or don't like
This type of head count is done at each shift change, when a prisoner is MISSING, and no fewer than 4
times a day.
REGULAR
When verifying a warrant, you may use all of the following in order to ascertain correct identity of
detaining person and agency EXCEPT:
Ask the person their name
This type of count is done when receiving or returning a GROUP of prisoners:
INFORMAL
HBV, commonly known as Hepatitis B Virus, is a viral infection of the:
LIVER
What should you do if an inmate refuses to sign an inmate property receipt?
-have another deputy witness the refusal and sign the receipt
,Concepts that can be used to improve staff and inmate relations include:
Firm but fair conduct
______________and ____________are considered appropriate procedures for conducting a head
count. __________, __________and are the three most common types of head counts.
The________________________ is the type of count that occurs no fewer than four times daily.
Roll call & Numerical / Regular, Informal, Off Count / Regular
RC&N/R,I,OC/R^
When officers are observing inmate work activity, they should do all of the following except:
discipline inmates for not completing tasks on time
According to CCP Article 2.19, what must the sheriff provide, on the first day of each month, to the
District or County Attorney?
BOTH B&C
A list of names of all inmates under supervision of the Sheriff
The authority under which the sheriff is detaining the inmates
To make a difference in treatment or favor on a basis other than individual merit. (14th amendment)
Discrimination
TCJS 285.1 Physical Exercise requires facilities inmates _______________________
One hour supervised physical exercise or physical recreation at least three days per week.
Money received through the mail system should be:
receipted and deposited into inmate's account
Any group of inmates which pose a threat to the physical safety of other inmates or staff, by virtue of
the group's nature and activities, is a
Disruptive group
Aryan Brotherhood was formed in Texas in the early ______.
1980's
Which of the following is NOT a form of prejudice
Nepotism
A public servant commits an offense if, WITH INTENT to obtain a benefit or with intent to harm or
defraud another, he intentionally or knowingly; misuses government property, services personel or
anything of value belonging to the government that has come into the public servant's custody or
possession by virtue of the public servant's office or employment. This law is known as:
Abuse of Official Capacity
, One procedure during a search of inmates and their cells is to:
shut off the water supply
Which of the following is NOT one of the most common factors for a suicide risk?
DAYLIGHT
According to the TCJS the intake file shall include:
inmate property inventory
During a disturbance or riot, a correctional officer, unless policy directs otherwise, should:
Notify supervision and stand by at a safe distance until help arrives, while observing the actions of
inmates.
When interviewing an inmate with mental retardation use simple language and ask short _________
questions.
open ended
Privileged mail may be read:
With authorization of a search warrant
An inmate has been caught with a METAL SPOON, which has been filed to a point on one side, making
a deadly weapon. Which of the following could he be charged with?
Possession of deadly weapon in PENAL institution
Significantly SUB-AVERAGE general intellectual functioning existing concurrently with deficits in
adaptive behavior and originates during the developmental period best describes...
Offender with MENTAL RETARDATION
Standard facility clothing shall be issued to all inmates held over:
48HRS
Segregating "special" inmates from general population during recreational activities may be known as:
administrative segregation
CCP 104.002. Expenses for an inmate that receives medical, dental, or health related services is the
financial obligation of _________.
County or hospital district
TCJS 291.1 Immediately after booking, but no later than 4 hours after __________, a person shall be
permitted to make at least ____completed phone calls.
Arrival, 2
After transporting an inmate to a courtroom, the assigned officer should do all
BUT.....______________.
Leave and have the bailiff be responsible for the inmate
