Jail Training Officer-Ga
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The overall goal of the JTO/JTEP program is to fully train new personnel to the extent that, upon the
completion of the program they will possess the _____. ____, and ___ required to execute the duties of
the jail officer. - Answer: knowledge, ability, skills
The JTO's immediate supervisor - Answer: Program Coodinator
The five components of a successful jail training are: - Answer: The Program
The JTO
Evaluation Process
Remediation and Re-Evaluation Termination
A system of written documentation will ensure that the JTO/JTEP program continues to operate with
efficiency. - Answer: True
Four traits of security in the jail environment. - Answer: Confidence
Stability
Safety
Assurance
A mental disposition or attitude that predetermines one's responses, actions or interpretations to
specific situations facts criteria is the definition of: - Answer: Mindset
, The JTO's ______ is the key to creating a proper safety and security mindset in the trainee. - Answer:
Attitude
Why is situational awareness so important? - Answer: Entering the jail is a culture shock for the jail
trainee.
What are some ways officers can keep control of the jail? - Answer: stability & order
Supportive, responsible, and positive are attributes of a successful effective JTO - Answer: True
Biased, lazy, and indecisive are attributes of an ineffective JTO - Answer: True
What is journaling? - Answer: Keeping a log on each trainee.
Four strategies JTO's can employ to become effective and successful trainers. - Answer: -Know yours
strengths and weaknesses.
-Be a role model for the trainee.
-Demonstrate promptness and time management.
-Establish clear goals you can avieve.
An advantage of the JTO program is a system in place to identify trainees that can satisfactorily perform
the task associated with the position of Jail Officer. - Answer: True
What is good or bad, or what is right or wrong, based on what is morally expected of a person is the
definition of: - Answer: Ethics
Four primary reasons for unethical behavior are greed, anger, lust and peer pressure. - Answer: True
Personal pride, values, integrity, and character establish the basis for ethical behavior. - Answer: True
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