GPSTC Test Questions and Answers
What are the objectives of a jail security program? - Answer-Prevent escapes, and
maintain order
What are a jail officer's "patrol" responsibilities? - Answer-Preventing criminal, Peace,
and Protect
What is the main difference between a jail officer and a road deputy? - Answer-Type of
community patrolled
What information must a jail officer know to be an effective patrol officer? - Answer-
While patrolling in the jail, what are some sign of impending trouble? - Answer-No eye
contact, tension in air, body language
How trustworthy are inmates? - Answer-Can't be trusted
What equipment should be checked each day by each shift? - Answer-Radio, notes,
gear on duty belt, doors, keys
Lost different types of inmate counts and describe each type - Answer-Formal, census,
emergency
What rules should be in place to prevent an officer from becoming distracted during
count? - Answer-Have a secondary officer in the area
Who is allowed to carry a firearm into the jail? - Answer-No one
What guidelines should an officer practice when walking down a hallway when
approaching corners or doors - Answer-Walk on the outside of the wall, look for doors
that can swing outward
How should a jail officer response when being approached by an armed roommate? -
Answer-Talk slowly, move slowly, find an object to put between you, call for back up
List the general guidelines regarding facility lockdown - Answer-Notify central, make all
persons aware, formally count all inmates
Describe the characteristics of and purpose for emergency keys - Answer-Key for
emergency exits/ inmate living area / different colors and notches to see in the dark
When should all keys and tools be accounted for? - Answer-During shift change
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