COBT Phase 2
Who is considered a Category I employee? - correct answer-Uniformed correctional officers
and food service officers
Category I - Uniform Policy - correct answer-- Uniform is clean, pressed, and serviceable
- Worn in it's entirety
- Not worn for non-duty activities
- Grey shirts are not altered (ex. rolled up sleeves)
- Undershirts must be black tee shirt/thermal shirt
- Only pens with black caps in shirt pocket
- Pants are hemmed slightly at the shoe
- Black double duty officer jacket - only (any other outer wear, such as gloves/hats/scarfs,
must be state issued or black)
- Boots: should be black 5.11 boots, polished (state issued, leather/nylon)
Category I - Jewelry Policy - correct answer-- No more than one ring on each hand (except
wedding set)
- No rings on the thumb
- Necklaces must be concealed
- 1 approved watch and medical alert bracelet may be worn
- No visible face/body piercings (including tongue rings)
Females only may wear one simple set of clip-on/stud earrings
Category 1 - Hair Policy - correct answer-- Must be of natural color (blond, black, brown, red,
and gray)
- Not hinder the correct wearing of the hat
- Designs are prohibited
Length:
- for men, hair should not fall below the top edge of collar (no rat tails, ponytails, carved
figures/initals, mohawks, braided)
- for women, short to mid-length with not restrictions falling below collar, long hair should be
safely secured and should not hinder the correct wearing of the hat, hair ornaments are the
same color as hair, and there should be no ribbions or beads
Category I - Nail Policy - correct answer-Should not extend more than 1/4 inch beyond the
tips of the fingers
- Nail polish may be clear, translucent pastel, beiges
- No designs
- Only one color at a time
Who is considered a Category III employee? - correct answer-Other personnel with
direct/frequent contact with offenders; case managers
Category III - Uniform Policy - correct answer-Professional, modest, and conservative
,Appropriate attire: dress slacks (mid calf or full length), polo style shirts, turtlenecks, suits,
dresses/skirts (no shorter that the top of the kneecap)
- No jeans of any style/color, overalls, leggings, shorts, muscle shirts, t-shirts, sweat/wind
suits, spaghetti straps, backless garments, tube/halter tops, midriff tops
- No form fitting/tight or sheer/see through clothing
- Torn or ripped clothing is prohibited
- Professional shoes, no sandals/"thongs" or tennis shoes (unless for training/job
requirements)
Category III - Jewelry Policy - correct answer-- No more than one ring on each hand (except
wedding set)
- No rings on the thumb
- Only 1 visible necklace and 1 visible bracelet allowed
- 1 approved watch and medical alert bracelet may be worn
- No visible face/body piercings (including tongue rings)
Females only may wear one simple set of clip-on/stud earrings
Category III - Hair Policy - correct answer-Males : same as Category I employees, hair
should not fall below the top edge of collar (no rat tails, ponytails, carved figures/initals,
mohawks, braided)
Females: no restriction on length and hair ornaments do not have to correspond with hair
color
Must be natural hair color (brown, red, blond, gray, and brown) and any other standards are
the same as Category I employees
Category III - Nail Policy - correct answer-Should not extend more than 1/4 inch beyond the
tips of the fingers
- Nail color is not limited like Category I employees
Sources of staff that officers can refer to when answering offender questions: - correct
answer-OIC (officer in charge)
Your supervisor
the Sergeant
Chaplin
Unit manager/assistant unit manager
Program staff
Causes for disciplinary action (3): - correct answer-1. Unsatisfactory Job Performance
2. Grossly Inefficient Job Performance
3. Unacceptable Personal Conduct
Unsatisfactory Job Performance - correct answer-Examples: failure to complete daily
routines such as counts and searches properly, sleeping on shift, misuse of state/prison
funds
,Grossly Inefficient Job Performance - correct answer-Incidents that may cause death or
severe bodily injury or that may result in major loss of state property
Unacceptable Personal Conduct - correct answer-Incidents that occur off-duty that may go
against the expectations of a state employee, such as committing crimes like driving while
impaired, shoplifting, speeding...
Disciplinary actions that may be taken (4): - correct answer-1. Written warning
2. Demotion
3. Dismissal
4. Disciplinary suspension without pay
Disciplinary Action #1: Written warning - correct answer-Stay on your file and can reflect on
future promotions or transfers, may result in future consequences such as not receiving a
raise, and may result in dismissal if an individual receives x amounts of written warnings
Disciplinary Action #2: Demotion - correct answer-Demotion from one position to another, for
example being demoted from a CO III to a CO II or I - demotions may result in decrease in
pay
Disciplinary Action #3: Dismissal - correct answer-Termination from the hired position
Disciplinary Action #4: Disciplinary suspension without pay - correct answer-Suspended from
work without pay - "unpaid vacation"
Are DPS employees required to report any civil or criminal charges where there is a formal
notice? - correct answer-Yes
How may someone know they have been charged with something? - correct answer--
Arrested/jailed
- Receiving a citation - "ticket"
- Criminal summons
- Permanent Restraining Order
- Warrant for arrest
- Notice from the DMV
- Order to Show Casuse
What is the time frame for reporting an arrest or charge to your supervisor/manager? -
correct answer-Should report immediately upon returning to work or within 24 hours,
whichever is sooner
If you fail to report an arrest or newly acquired charge to your supervisor within the required
time frame, what kind of disciplinary action is this considered? - correct
answer-Unacceptable Personal Conduct - may result in disciplinary action and possible
dismissal
Other than reporting to your supervisor, who else must you report any arrests or new
charges to? - correct answer-The Criminal Justice Training and Standards Division
, Whose responsibility is it to ensure that Training and Standards is notified of an arrest or
new charge? - correct answer-Yourself
What should take place after an employee goes to court after being being charged or
arrested? - correct answer-The employee should submit a certified true copy of the court
disposition (with the original raised seal/stamp from the Clerk of Courts) to their supervisor
How long after the disposition does the employee have to report to their supervisor? - correct
answer-48 hours
As a certified officer, what two sets of rules do you fall under? - correct answer-1. Rules of
the Department of Public Safety
2. Rules of the Criminal Justice Standards Division
If involved in a criminal proceeding, how many different investigations could an employee go
through? - correct answer-Three.
1. The courts
2. North Carolina DPS
3. Criminal Justice Standards Division
Possible certification suspensions if convicted of a misdemeanor, while employed as a
criminal justice officer - correct answer-If convicted of a misdemeanor, possible suspension
of certification for three (3) years
Possible certification suspensions if convicted of a felony, while employed as a criminal
justice officer - correct answer-If convicted of a felony, there will be a suspension of
certification for ten (10) years
Employee Grievance Policy - correct answer-Grievance policy that can be used when you
feel you have been treated unfairly
- free from interference, reprisal, coercion, retaliation
- Should follow the chain of command and first address the problem with your direct
supervisor
- May be able to obtain a copy of the appeal rights and Employee Grievance Policy from the
HR office if unhappy with the results from their direct supervisor
If the employee's grievance involves alleged illegal discrimination or retaliation, who may the
employ file a complaint with? - correct answer-Office of Administrative Hearings or with the
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
If there is a need to report allegations of discrimination or retaliation to either the
OAH/EEOC, how many days does the employee have to file after the alledged occurrence? -
correct answer-The employee has within fifteen (15) calendar days of the alleged occurrence
of the event/action
Workman's Compensation Act - correct answer-If injured by accident arising out of and
during employment, employees should be covered
Who is considered a Category I employee? - correct answer-Uniformed correctional officers
and food service officers
Category I - Uniform Policy - correct answer-- Uniform is clean, pressed, and serviceable
- Worn in it's entirety
- Not worn for non-duty activities
- Grey shirts are not altered (ex. rolled up sleeves)
- Undershirts must be black tee shirt/thermal shirt
- Only pens with black caps in shirt pocket
- Pants are hemmed slightly at the shoe
- Black double duty officer jacket - only (any other outer wear, such as gloves/hats/scarfs,
must be state issued or black)
- Boots: should be black 5.11 boots, polished (state issued, leather/nylon)
Category I - Jewelry Policy - correct answer-- No more than one ring on each hand (except
wedding set)
- No rings on the thumb
- Necklaces must be concealed
- 1 approved watch and medical alert bracelet may be worn
- No visible face/body piercings (including tongue rings)
Females only may wear one simple set of clip-on/stud earrings
Category 1 - Hair Policy - correct answer-- Must be of natural color (blond, black, brown, red,
and gray)
- Not hinder the correct wearing of the hat
- Designs are prohibited
Length:
- for men, hair should not fall below the top edge of collar (no rat tails, ponytails, carved
figures/initals, mohawks, braided)
- for women, short to mid-length with not restrictions falling below collar, long hair should be
safely secured and should not hinder the correct wearing of the hat, hair ornaments are the
same color as hair, and there should be no ribbions or beads
Category I - Nail Policy - correct answer-Should not extend more than 1/4 inch beyond the
tips of the fingers
- Nail polish may be clear, translucent pastel, beiges
- No designs
- Only one color at a time
Who is considered a Category III employee? - correct answer-Other personnel with
direct/frequent contact with offenders; case managers
Category III - Uniform Policy - correct answer-Professional, modest, and conservative
,Appropriate attire: dress slacks (mid calf or full length), polo style shirts, turtlenecks, suits,
dresses/skirts (no shorter that the top of the kneecap)
- No jeans of any style/color, overalls, leggings, shorts, muscle shirts, t-shirts, sweat/wind
suits, spaghetti straps, backless garments, tube/halter tops, midriff tops
- No form fitting/tight or sheer/see through clothing
- Torn or ripped clothing is prohibited
- Professional shoes, no sandals/"thongs" or tennis shoes (unless for training/job
requirements)
Category III - Jewelry Policy - correct answer-- No more than one ring on each hand (except
wedding set)
- No rings on the thumb
- Only 1 visible necklace and 1 visible bracelet allowed
- 1 approved watch and medical alert bracelet may be worn
- No visible face/body piercings (including tongue rings)
Females only may wear one simple set of clip-on/stud earrings
Category III - Hair Policy - correct answer-Males : same as Category I employees, hair
should not fall below the top edge of collar (no rat tails, ponytails, carved figures/initals,
mohawks, braided)
Females: no restriction on length and hair ornaments do not have to correspond with hair
color
Must be natural hair color (brown, red, blond, gray, and brown) and any other standards are
the same as Category I employees
Category III - Nail Policy - correct answer-Should not extend more than 1/4 inch beyond the
tips of the fingers
- Nail color is not limited like Category I employees
Sources of staff that officers can refer to when answering offender questions: - correct
answer-OIC (officer in charge)
Your supervisor
the Sergeant
Chaplin
Unit manager/assistant unit manager
Program staff
Causes for disciplinary action (3): - correct answer-1. Unsatisfactory Job Performance
2. Grossly Inefficient Job Performance
3. Unacceptable Personal Conduct
Unsatisfactory Job Performance - correct answer-Examples: failure to complete daily
routines such as counts and searches properly, sleeping on shift, misuse of state/prison
funds
,Grossly Inefficient Job Performance - correct answer-Incidents that may cause death or
severe bodily injury or that may result in major loss of state property
Unacceptable Personal Conduct - correct answer-Incidents that occur off-duty that may go
against the expectations of a state employee, such as committing crimes like driving while
impaired, shoplifting, speeding...
Disciplinary actions that may be taken (4): - correct answer-1. Written warning
2. Demotion
3. Dismissal
4. Disciplinary suspension without pay
Disciplinary Action #1: Written warning - correct answer-Stay on your file and can reflect on
future promotions or transfers, may result in future consequences such as not receiving a
raise, and may result in dismissal if an individual receives x amounts of written warnings
Disciplinary Action #2: Demotion - correct answer-Demotion from one position to another, for
example being demoted from a CO III to a CO II or I - demotions may result in decrease in
pay
Disciplinary Action #3: Dismissal - correct answer-Termination from the hired position
Disciplinary Action #4: Disciplinary suspension without pay - correct answer-Suspended from
work without pay - "unpaid vacation"
Are DPS employees required to report any civil or criminal charges where there is a formal
notice? - correct answer-Yes
How may someone know they have been charged with something? - correct answer--
Arrested/jailed
- Receiving a citation - "ticket"
- Criminal summons
- Permanent Restraining Order
- Warrant for arrest
- Notice from the DMV
- Order to Show Casuse
What is the time frame for reporting an arrest or charge to your supervisor/manager? -
correct answer-Should report immediately upon returning to work or within 24 hours,
whichever is sooner
If you fail to report an arrest or newly acquired charge to your supervisor within the required
time frame, what kind of disciplinary action is this considered? - correct
answer-Unacceptable Personal Conduct - may result in disciplinary action and possible
dismissal
Other than reporting to your supervisor, who else must you report any arrests or new
charges to? - correct answer-The Criminal Justice Training and Standards Division
, Whose responsibility is it to ensure that Training and Standards is notified of an arrest or
new charge? - correct answer-Yourself
What should take place after an employee goes to court after being being charged or
arrested? - correct answer-The employee should submit a certified true copy of the court
disposition (with the original raised seal/stamp from the Clerk of Courts) to their supervisor
How long after the disposition does the employee have to report to their supervisor? - correct
answer-48 hours
As a certified officer, what two sets of rules do you fall under? - correct answer-1. Rules of
the Department of Public Safety
2. Rules of the Criminal Justice Standards Division
If involved in a criminal proceeding, how many different investigations could an employee go
through? - correct answer-Three.
1. The courts
2. North Carolina DPS
3. Criminal Justice Standards Division
Possible certification suspensions if convicted of a misdemeanor, while employed as a
criminal justice officer - correct answer-If convicted of a misdemeanor, possible suspension
of certification for three (3) years
Possible certification suspensions if convicted of a felony, while employed as a criminal
justice officer - correct answer-If convicted of a felony, there will be a suspension of
certification for ten (10) years
Employee Grievance Policy - correct answer-Grievance policy that can be used when you
feel you have been treated unfairly
- free from interference, reprisal, coercion, retaliation
- Should follow the chain of command and first address the problem with your direct
supervisor
- May be able to obtain a copy of the appeal rights and Employee Grievance Policy from the
HR office if unhappy with the results from their direct supervisor
If the employee's grievance involves alleged illegal discrimination or retaliation, who may the
employ file a complaint with? - correct answer-Office of Administrative Hearings or with the
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
If there is a need to report allegations of discrimination or retaliation to either the
OAH/EEOC, how many days does the employee have to file after the alledged occurrence? -
correct answer-The employee has within fifteen (15) calendar days of the alleged occurrence
of the event/action
Workman's Compensation Act - correct answer-If injured by accident arising out of and
during employment, employees should be covered
