Basic Corrections Officer Questions and Proven Answers

Goals of effective inmates supervision. (CORE 3010.101 - Basic Supervision) - - Willful Compliance -v- Forced Compliance - Getting inmates to do what's expected of them - Develop a controlled orderly environment - Safe - Humane - Clean - Handle situations on the lowest level possible - Utilize positive interpersonal communication skills (Define) - Officer Responsibilities (CORE 3010.1102 - Officer Responsibilities) - Provide a safe, secure, and positive environment for incarcerated persons. (6) steps for solving problems, while still maintaining safety and security. (CORE 3010.103 - Problem Solving) - 1. Plan 2. Establish goals 3. Clear understandable orders 4. Teach 5. Follow up 6. Evaluate Name (4) effects of poor supervision (CORE 3010.104 - Effects of Poor Supervision) - 1. Poor Inmate Morale 2. Disciplinary Problems 3. Staff / Inmate Conflict 4. Escapes The rules for maintaining effectiveness as an inmate supervisor. (CORE 3010.105 - Rules of Supervision) - - Don't show favoritism - Don't make promises you cant keep - Don't become friends - Don't gossip - Don't give advice - Don't define yourself by what you're doing for a living Various situations that require more supervision. (CORE 3010.106 - Areas Requiring More Supervision) - - Inmates supervising inmates - Meal / Movement time - Visiting time - Religious services - Mechanical device problems - Poor Architecture - Sick call / Pill line - Recreation - Inmate work crews - Transportation - Court - Searches - Areas where large groups of inmates congregate - Situations where inmates are classified as a higher security level (Define) - "Sizing Up the Situation" (CORE 3010.107 - Officer Safety) - Gathering information about what is going on quickly.