Corrections Officer Practice Questions - Corrections Officer Entrance Examination Exam - Corrections Officer Practice Questions - Corrections Officer Entrance Examination Exam

Question 1

You are a corrections officer and notice that an inmate who is usually social has become withdrawn and is giving away personal belongings. What should you do first?

Ignore the behavior since inmates often have mood changes Immediately place the inmate in solitary confinement for observation Report your observations to your supervisor and request a mental health referral Confront the inmate publicly in front of other inmates about their behavior

Correct Answer:

Report your observations to your supervisor and request a mental health referral

Question 2

During a routine cell inspection, you discover a sharpened piece of metal hidden inside an inmate's mattress. What is the most appropriate course of action?

Confiscate the item and verbally warn the inmate Leave the item and monitor the inmate's behavior over the next few days Confiscate the item, secure it as contraband, and write a detailed incident report Confiscate the item and discuss it only with fellow officers informally

Correct Answer:

Confiscate the item, secure it as contraband, and write a detailed incident report

Question 3

An inmate approaches you and offers you $500 in exchange for smuggling in a cell phone. How should you respond?

Accept the money but do not follow through on the request Decline the offer and report the attempted bribery immediately Decline the offer but do not report it to avoid paperwork Tell other inmates about the offer so they know not to try it

Correct Answer:

Decline the offer and report the attempted bribery immediately

Question 4

Read the following passage: 'Facility Policy 12.4 states that all inmates must be counted at least five times during each 24-hour period. Counts must occur at shift changes and at least once during each shift. Any discrepancy must be reported to the shift commander within 5 minutes.' According to this policy, what must happen when a count reveals a discrepancy?

The count must be repeated three times before reporting The discrepancy must be reported to the shift commander within 5 minutes The officer should wait until the next scheduled count to verify The discrepancy must be reported to the warden directly

Correct Answer:

The discrepancy must be reported to the shift commander within 5 minutes

Question 5

A housing unit holds 48 inmates. During morning count, you count 45 inmates present. Three inmates are at medical appointments. How many inmates are unaccounted for?

0 1 2 3

Correct Answer:

N/A

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