Correctional Officer Aptitude Flashcards
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An officer finds a contraband cell phone during a cell search. The proper procedure is to:
Answer: Confiscate it, document the find, and report it through the chain of command
Contraband must be confiscated, documented, and reported following institutional policy.
Read: 'All visitors must be searched before entering the facility.' This means an exception is allowed for:
Answer: No one
The word 'all' indicates the rule applies to every visitor with no exceptions stated.
An inmate claims to be ill and unable to move. The officer should:
Answer: Assess the situation and request medical assistance per policy
Officers must take medical claims seriously and follow procedure to summon health staff.
A logbook shows entries at 0800, 1000, 1200, and 1400. What is the consistent time interval between entries?
Answer: 2 hours
Each entry is spaced 2 hours apart.
Which behavior best demonstrates good judgment under stress?
Answer: Staying calm and following established procedures
Remaining calm and adhering to procedure shows sound judgment in tense situations.
The word 'volatile' best describes a situation that is:
Answer: Likely to change suddenly and become dangerous
Volatile means unstable and liable to erupt or change rapidly.
An officer must distribute 84 meal trays equally among 4 housing tiers. How many trays per tier?
Answer: 21
84 ÷ 4 = 21 trays per tier.