Question 1
A sergeant supervises 6 corrections officers per shift across 3 housing units. Under generally accepted corrections supervision doctrine, this is best described as what?
Correct Answer:
A reasonable span of control for a frontline jail supervisor
Question 2
Which leadership model best describes a supervisor who adjusts direction and support based on each officer's competence and commitment on a given task?
Correct Answer:
Situational leadership (Hersey-Blanchard)
Question 3
Roll call at the start of a shift is primarily used by supervisors to do what?
Correct Answer:
Brief officers on assignments, pass-on information, and training updates
Question 4
Post orders in a jail housing unit primarily serve which supervisory purpose?
Correct Answer:
Document standing duties and expectations for the post, independent of any one officer
Question 5
A supervisor wants to give informal, ongoing feedback to an officer to reinforce good performance between annual evaluations. This is most accurately called:
Correct Answer:
Coaching
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NCCS Practice Questions - National Certified Corrections Supervisor Exam

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