basic jailer's license TEEX exam | 312 Professor Verified Questions & Answers + Rationales ( DOWNLOAD TO PASS )

An inmate supervision management style in which jailer(s) are stationed inside a housing unit 24 hours per day is the definition of _______________

a.indirect supervision

b.direct supervision

c.simulatneous supervision

d.inmate supervision

Direct supervision

It is important to inform bonding agents of any conditions, to include ___________________

a.immigration and customs enforcement holds

b.domestic violence holds

c.parole violations

d.a and b

e.all of the above

all of the above

Which of the following is a statutory right that could be denied through disciplinary process?

a.Right to equal treatment

b.Right to access mail

c.Right to adequate medical care

d.Right to visitation

e.Freedom from corporal punishment

right to visitation

Staff-to-inmate ratio in a correctional setting is at most ___________.

1:48

Those holding a Basic Peace Officer Certificate are required to complete Cultural Diversity, Special Investigative Topics, and ________________

Crisis Intervention Training

Basic county corrections licensees must notify TCOLE if they ___________.

a.receive a dishonorable military discharge

b.are arrested on Class C misdemeanor charges

c.have name and address changes

d.all of the above

All of the above

If a TCOLE licensee has not been commissioned for more than two years, and has not met continuing education requirements during that time, his or her license is considered to be inactive. This means ___________.

a.the licensee must meet current standards and pass the current licensing exam

b.the licensee must get a new endorsement for retraining, complete new training, and pass the current licensing exam

c.the licensee must complete new training and pass the current licensing exam

d.the licensee must formally request reactivation from TCOLE

the licensee must meet current standards and pass the current licensing exam

TCOLE sets minimum standards for all of the following groups, except ______

a.emergency communications personnel

b.peace officers, reserve peace officers, and county jailers

c.emergency medical technicians

d.law enforcement instructors

Emergency medical technicians

The Texas Commission on Jail Standards is charged for writing rules and procedures to establish minimum standards for which of the following?

a.Inspection procedures

b.Technical assistance for the construction of jail facilities

c.Treatments of inmates

d.Rehabilitation, education, and recreation programs for inmates

e.All of the above

All of the above

The ___________ jail design has more physical barriers than the podular direct design

Podular indirect

The Occupations Code provides the statutory authority for ___________ to establish rules that law enforcement agencies and corrections officers must follow

a.the State of Texas

b.TCLEDDS

c.TCJS

d.TCOLE

TCOLE

Which of the following forms relates to the psychiatric health of a licensee?

L3

The statutory authority for the Commission to establish rules that law enforcement agencies and corrections officers must follow is the ___________.

a.Occupations Code

b.Education Code

c.Penal Code

d.Life Safety Codes

Occupations Code

Which chapter of the Texas Administrative Code Part 7 lists the requirements for inclusion on the Memorial Monument?

a.217

b.223

c.227

d.229

229

TCOLE licensees working as a corrections officer are required to complete continuing education at least once every ___

4 years

Which of the following descriptions relates to F5 Form?

Separation of licensee

Individuals first licensed after January 1, 2011 must complete Basic Human Trafficking course within how many years of licensure?

a.One

b.Two

c.Three

d.Four

One

T/F: TCOLE is responsible for implementing curriculum, prosecuting officer violations, and maintaining the officer assistance system.

False

Who has the burden of proof in the administrative court proceeding related to contesting a termination report?

Chief administrative officer

An inmate supervision management style in which jailer(s) are stationed outside a housing unit is the definition of _______________.

a.indirect supervision

b.direct supervision

c.simulatneous supervision

d.inmate supervision

Indirect supervision

List the three primary jail concepts in Texas.

Linear

podular indirect

podular direct

___________ is the regulatory agency for all county jails and privately operated municipal jails in the State of Texas.

a.TCJS

b.TCOLE

c.TXOC

d.CALEA

TCJS

The written petition for contesting information in termination report must be received within ________________.

a.15 days

b.30 days

c.60 days

d.90 days

30 days

Which of the following descriptions relates to L2 Form?

Medical condition declaration

The ___________ jail design impedes surveillance and requires a greater number of staff to provide adequate surveillance.

a.linear

b.direct supervision

c.podular direct

d.podular indirect

Linear

There are two _______ month periods in the training cycle

a.6

b.12

c.24

d.48

24

The two primary supervision styles utilized in jails include _________________ and ________________.

direct/indirect

The National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial is updated how often?

Each spring

Corrections officers are responsible for ___________ safety?

a. inmate

b.Staff

c.The public

d.a and b

Staff and inmate

___________ rules are created to establish minimum standards relating to training and licensing, as well as to require the submission of reports and other information needed by the agency.

a.TCJS

b.MISL

c.MTIS

d.TCOLE

TCOLE

Which of the following forms relates to the appointment of a licensee?

L1

The ___________ jail design focuses on enhancing interaction between staff and inmates and on making the staff-inmate ratio more cost-effective.

a.podular direct

b.direct podular

c.intermittent

d.remote

Direct Podular

If a TCOLE licensee has not been commissioned for more than two years, and has not met continuing education requirements during that time, his or her license is considered to be inactive. This means ___________

a.the licensee must formally request reactivation from TCOLE

b.the licensee must get a new endorsement for retraining, complete new training, and pass the current licensing exam

c.the licensee must complete new training and pass the current licensing exam

d.the licensee must meet current standards and pass the current licensing exam

The licensee must meet current standards and pass the current licensing exam

All of the following are techniques to manage your stress levels except ____________________.

a.attitude towards your job

b.self-concept

c.ability to laugh at others

d.attitude toward those you encounter on the job

Ability to laugh at others

Members of this group generally have common ancestry and share cultural patterns.

a.race

b.gang

c.culture

d.ethnicity

ethnicity

T/F: The principal focus of ethics is moral problems, as opposed to the formation of habits of good character.

False

Which of the following are manipulative tactics used by inmates?

a.False sympathy

b.Coercion and Intimidation

c.Connection

d.All of the above

All of the above

Statements such as "all blonds are stupid" or "all Mexicans are lazy" are examples of which of the following?

a.Ethnocentrism

b.Stereotyping

c.Scapegoating

d.Racial discrimination

Stereotyping

Regarding one's culture as the center of the universe is the definition of ___________.

a.prejudice

b.ethnocentrism

c.race

d.scapegoating

ethnocentrism

Which of the following are basic beliefs or attitudes harbored by most prejudiced persons?

a.Feeling of superiority

b.Others are strange and different

c.Proprietary claims

d.Fear

e.All of the above

all of the above

Which of the following is NOT a reason for inmates to play games?

a.Inactivity/boredom

b.Rapport/morale

c.Status/reputation

d.Position/privilege

Rapport/morale

The three phases of the set-up are observatoin and selection, _________, and compromised.

a.proposition

b.suggestion

c.grapple

d.hooks

Hooks

Of the following, which is NOT one of the five principles of public service?

a.detention

b.accountability

c.democracy

d.respectability

Detention

Which Chapter of the Penal Code concerns Official Oppression/Sexual Harassment?

a.Ch. 37

b.Ch. 38

c.Ch. 39

d.Ch. 40

CH. 39

Which is NOT one of the three parts of communication?

a.destination

b.source/sender

c.information

d.recipient

Destination

If a jailer is trusting and familiar with the inmates, the inmates will place this jailer in the _________ category.

Soft

___________ are any person(s), organization, or entity that may be affected by what you do.

Stakeholders

Which is NOT one of the three components of communication?

a.Body language (How I show it)

b.Listening (Hearing)

c.Speaking (What I say)

d.Interpretation (How you look at it)

Interpretation, how you look at it.

The staff is able to control the jail climate with all of the following, except ___________.

a.authoritarian demeanor

b.visitation/recreation

c.clean living conditions/ quality food

d.adequate medical care

authoritarian demeanor

T/F: Mental relaxation techniques include reducing conflict, managing anger, changing personality traits, building supportive interpersonal systems, and seeking professional counseling

False

A belief that a person/group is entitled to exclusive rights to due to membership in a group is ___________.

Select one:

a.superiority

b.proprietary projection

c.proprietary claims

d.entitlement

Proprietary claims

As a corrections officer, which of the following guidelines should you keep in mind to avoid the misuse of official powers?

Select one:

a.Do not use government facilities or personnel for any purpose other than public interest

b.Do not accept any personal benefit other than official pay

c.Make decisions based on merits, free of personal bias or prejudice

d.When a decision brings about a real or apparent conflict of interest, withdraw from the matter (when possible)

e.All of the above

All of the above

Which of the following are hooks?

Select one:

a.We/They Syndrome

b.Plea for mercy

c.The Touch System

d.A and B

e.A and C

we/they syndrome

The touch system

Which of the following generally refers to groups of people with common ancestry and physical characteristics?.

a.Race

b.Culture

c.Ethnocentrism

d.Ethnicity

Race

T/F Law enforcement personnel are one of the most likely groups to seek help for PTSD

False

Victims are selected on the basis of __________________.

a.personality traits

b.sexual orientation

c.emotional connections

d.status among inmates

personality traits

Public servants are expected to abide by standards of conduct established by ___________.

a.Federal government, Texas Legislature, and departmental policies

b.Texas Legislature and county regulations

c.Government and Employer

d.County regulations and departmental policies

Federal government, Texas Legislature, and departmental policies

Accountability, one of the five principles of public service, stands for which of the following?

a.Decisions are made free of partiality or prejudice

b.Honor and respect democratic principles

c.Improved jail climates

d.Public office is to be used only to advance public interests

e.Government is to be conducted openly, efficiently, and honorable

Government is to be conducted openly, efficiently, and honorable

______________ techniques include deep breathing, deep muscle relaxation, and passive relaxation.

Physical relaxation

Which of the following is described as an organized and relatively unchanging combination of personal knowledge and feelings about someone or something that influences him/her to behave in a certain way in regard to that person or thing?

a.Ethnicity

b.Race

c.Culture

d.Attitude

Attitude

Which of the following is NOT a misconception about ethics

a.Ethic concerned people are just "holier-than-thou"

b.Good people do not need to worry about ethics

c.Ethical beliefs will affect behavior

d.Idealism is incompatible with realism

Ethical beliefs will affect behavior

If a public servant, under color of law of the office, intentionally subjects another to mistreatment, what offense is committed?

a.Abuse of Official Capacity

b.Official Oppression

c.Abuse of Position

d.Improper Influence

Official Oppression

Stress can cause physical illnesses, burnout, excessive disability retirement, and impaired ___________.

family relationships

T/F Race, gender, age, personal preferences, sexual orientation, and national affiliation can be forms of prejudice.

True

Which of the following are examples of unethical behavior?

a.Lying

b.Sexual harassment

c.Cultural insensitivity

d.Abuse of position

e.All of the above

all of the above

Standards of conduct for state employees were established by the Texas Legislature and are found in the ___________.

a.Occupations Code Ch. 1701

b.Business Code Ch. 247

c.Government Code Ch. 572

d.Both a and c

The three componenets of the Compromised phase of the set-up are ___________, The Lever, and The Sting.

a.The Wish List

b.The To-Do List

c.The Shopping List

d.The Friends List

the shopping list

an officer may experience stress from which of the following sources?

a.role-related sources

b.outside the system

c.work-related sources

d.the organization

e.all of the above

all of the above

Which of the following is not a contributing factor of stress for jailers?

a.Inmate assaults

b.The decreased jail population count

c.The jail organization itself

d.Supervising individuals who do not want to be confined

The decreased jail population count

The ability to effectively and accurately transfer ideas or information is the definition of ___________.

a.documentation

b.commencement

c.communication

d.computation

communication

T/F An individual who expresses disparaging remarks or inappropriate jokes directed to an individual who is regarded as inferior is exhibiting the belief that others are strange and different.

False

Sources of officer's stress can be organizational, role-related, work-related, and stress from ______________________.

a.other correctional officers

b.outside the system

c.insomnia

d.attitudes

outside the system

A __________ will be selected from the inmates with similar personality traits to the identifed jailer in order to "befriend" the jailer.

a.turner

b.flipper

c.nudger

d.prodder

Turner

The "turner" will ask the victim for a small item of contraband. This request is known as the _______ and _______.

a.hook/sinker

b.line/hook

c.line/sinker

d.bait/switch

What are warning signs that inmates are attempting to set-up a jailer?

a.Asking for special favors

b.Offering gifts

c.Improperly touching

d.Trying to develop a personal relationship

e.All of the above

all of the following

Sources of officer's stress can be organizational, role-related, work-related, and stress from _____________________

a.other correctional officers

b.outside the system

c.insomnia

d.attitudes

outside the system

Which of the following is NOT an effect of improved staff-inmate relations?

a.Good rapport

b.Fewer disciplinary actions

c.Improved morale

d."Firm but fair" conduct

Understaffing, rotating shifts, supervisor demands, and overtime are all examples of ___________ sources of stress?

a.internal

b.systemic

c.work-related

d.organizational

Organizational

Impartiality requires that no person be treated ___________.

a.unjustly, unfairly, with prejudice

b.equally

c.unfairly, unjustly, without empathy

d.harshly or with insensitivities

unjustly, unfairly, with prejudice

A.C.T. stands for ___________.

a.Alternatives, Consequences, Tell Your Story

b.Accountability, Caring, Trustworthiness

c.Accountability, Character, Tradition

d.Availability, Communication, Trust

Alternatives, consequences, tell your story.

___________ is, among other things, a set of rules and standards that governs individual conduct.

a.Morals

b.Conscience

c.Behavioral conduct

d.Ethics

ethics

Which of the following is the first step to maintain your professional behavior during a sensitive situation?

a.Gather information about the person(s)

b.Be sensitive

c.Tolerate differences

d.Be non-judgmental

Custody reassessment review is conducted within which timeframe of the initial assessment?

a.10 to 20 days

b.20 to 40 days

c.30 to 60 days

d.30 to 90 days

30 to 90 days

The custody level for inmates with felony offenses, who possess a moderate level of criminal sophistication and who have not demonstrated a propensity for violence in an institutional setting, is a ___________ custody level.

a.maximum

b.medium

c.minimum

d.federal and TDCJ inmates

medium

All of the following are factors which may impact housing decisions except ____________________.

a.escape threat and assaultive

b.medical

c.religious beliefs

d.suicidal and disabilities

religious beliefs

A trustee assignment is voluntary and must meet the requirements of which rules and procedures?

a.TCJS Rule 289

b.Criminal Procedures Chapters 42

c.Criminal Procedures Chapters 43

d.a and c

e.All of the above

all of the above

During intake inventory, you should never refer to ___________ or ___________, by proper names in the description as those are among the most disputed items when it comes to civil liability claims.

a.precious metals/gems

b.brooches/pins

c.watches/pocket watches

d.necklaces/pendants

a.precious metals/gems

___________ states that in the event that an inmate refuses to sign a property receipt, it should be witness and documented by another officer.

a.TCJS 271.1 Inmate Property Checking

b.TCJS 265.4 Inmate Property Checking

c.TCJS 265.5 Inmate Property Checking

d.TCJS 265.10 Inmate Property Checking

e.TCJS 291.1 Inmate Property Checking

TCJS 265.10 Inmate Property Checking

A report form that documents an agency's authority to retain a person in custody pending a fulfillment of a legal obligation or transfer to another jurisdiction is a ___________.

a.warrant

b.capias

c.retainer

d.detainer

detainer

An objective jail classification system has all of the following essential components, except ___________

a.classification instruments

b.documentation of the number of officers staffing the classification area per shift

c.appropriate overrides and periodic formal evaluation

d.sufficient staff trained and a housing plan consistent with the classification system

.documentation of the number of officers staffing the classification area per shift

Of the two dominant approaches to objective classification, in which one is there high precision and little ambiguity in the meaning of each category?

a.point-additive

b.decision tree

c.administrative segregation

d.custody level evaluation

decision tree

After a property receipt has been signed, it should be routed and kept in ___________. -

a.the department's logs

b.the bag with the property

c.the inmate's file

d.all of the above

inmates file

When describing an inmate's watch during intake inventory, which of the following characteristic should you NOT include in your report?

a.Color or metal/material

b.Estimated value

c.Engravings/inscriptions

d.Brand/make

b.Estimated value

Initial custody assessment is completed on newly admitted inmates prior to housing to ___________.

a.determine custody levels

b.identify special needs

c.assess medical and mental health

d.determines qualifications for work programs

determine custody levels

An adverse judgment or opinion formed beforehand or without knowledge of or examination of the facts is __________

a.prejudice

b.predetermination

c.attitude

d.discrimination

A ___________ is an order signed by a magistrate directing a sheriff to receive and place in jail a person so committed.

a.commitment

b.warrant

c.booking slip

d.writ

commitment

During booking, you should be checking which network information for a possible existence of inmate's wants and warrants?

a.TCIC

b.NCIC

c.TCJS

d.a and b

e.None of the above

TCIC & NCIC

Which TCJS rule states that an intake screening form must be completed on all inmates immediately upon admission to the facility?

a.TCJS 251.1

b.TCJS 273.5

c.TCJS 251.5

d.TCJS 273.1

TCJS 273.5

The custody level for inmates confined for lesser offenses, who possess a lower level of criminal sophistication and who have not demonstrated a propensity for violence in an institutional setting, is a ___________ custody level.

a.maximum

b.medium

c.minimum

d.federal and TDCJ inmates

mimimum

T/F A custody reassessment or review is necessary to allow for changes over time in inmates' legal status and any disciplinary actions.

True