Vocabulary
Levels
Forms of Discipline
Disciplinary Hearing
Miscellaneous
100

Engaging in a specific prohibited behavior; mistreatment of inmates

Violation

100

Tardiness (less than one hour)

Level 4

100

provide employees with a formal written acknowledgment of employee's job performance and a clear understanding of expectations and objectives

Performance Log

100

An employee will be notified of a hearing date at least________ hours in advance

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100

An entry in the Employee ____ Log, will ultimately be used to evaluate the employee’s overall performance

Performance

200

an individual under the supervision, custody, or incarceration of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ),

Offender

200

Sleeping on duty

Level 2

200

supervisors will discuss with the employee the need to correct the behavior and the steps needed to correct behavior.

Supervisory counseling

200

How many days does the reprimanding authority have to complete the preliminary hearing investigation?

10

200

The employee’s job performance would be a factor in the discipline hearing?

True or False

true

300

You must prove that the allegations you're claiming are true

Preponderance of Information

300

Possession delivery of a controlled substance

Level 1

300

Used to limit an employee’s contact with offenders or other employees

Reassignment

300

Employees must report all arrests, convictions, criminal charges (except minor traffic violations), and protective orders within _____ hrs

48

300

Preponderance of evidence is offering evidence to prove your claim.


True or False

True

400

a judgment, plea of guilt

conviction

400

hazing or horseplay without injury

Level 3

400

official warning in an attempt to improve behavior

Reprimand

400

Supervisors should not use ____________as a discipline  prior to formal discipline?

Dismissal

400

Employees of correctional facilities are responsible for knowing, understanding and__________________ facilities rules and regulations

Clarifying

500

a set of standards pertaining to morals and the effective discharge of duties

rules of conduct

500

Unexcused absenteeism

Level 4

500

More serious than supervisory counseling or

        an entry in the Employee Performance Log

Letter of Instruction

500

A disciplinary hearing is for the employee to present their case to____

Reprimanding Authority

500

What is the PD number for rules of conduct?

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