TERMINOLOGY
what is correctional control
federal prisons, state prisons, local jails
TRUE!
how old do you need to be to become a corrections officer?
18 to 21 years old
the number of ____ in the field has grown substantially over the last 10 years.
women
can you become a correctional officer with a GED? TRUE OR FALSE
True
what is case management?
the management of cases on a caseload. a case includes the records and details of a particular offender's offenses, supervision history, or progress toward the goal of rehabilitation or habilitation
Are applicants who have a criminal history often screened out when applying to become a correctional officer? TRUE OR FALSE
TRUE, but sometimes it may depend on the situation. overall, it's true though.
what is the line of promotion in corrections according to the book?
training officers, supervisors, and managers
to be most effective, correctional officers should be ____, ____, & __________
firm, fair, consistent
how many categories are there for training your first year AND your years to come?
18
what does CERT stand for, and what do they do?
Correctional Emergency Response Teams, they are specially trained prison officers who respond to disturbances, riots, cell extractions, mass searches, and other situations in prisons that are likely to involve violence
is joining a union sometimes a requirement for a correctional officer? TRUE OR FALSE
true
what skills are very important to be qualified for a job as a correctional officer?
honesty, integrity, and strong communication skills
______ is becoming increasingly more important since research indicates that those with degrees tend to use less force and have fewer incidents.
education
what are the 3 things a corrections officer is expected of?
to be role models, to exhibit common sense, and to maintain control
what is code of ethics?
a set of rules describing acceptable standards of conduct for all employees.
do officers give offenders a set of terms to use among themselves? TRUE OR FALSE
in what state are applications pre-screened for physical agility to ensure they can complete the correctional officer program
Washington
correctional officers should receive at least ___ hours of training in the first year, and at least __ hours annually after that.
what are the common terms in corrections?
inmate, offender, juvenile, youthful offender, & resident
what is use of force?
false
list the benefits of training to become a correctional officer? (all of them)
-increases chances of being promoted
-improves professional development
-makes you more knowledgeable and efficient on the job
-provides you with job skills, resources, and information to make better decisions
-provides for consistency and standardization of rules and regulations
-reduces liabilities
-promotes professionalism
most correctional officer positions are part of a ____ , some are part of the _____ _____ process.
union ; civil service
what is the description for the communicating duty in corrections?
de-escalating offender situations, using and monitoring radio transmissions, answering phones and speaking to the public, visitors, and others in the criminal justice system and the community