Corrections Officer Exam Questions And Answers

In corrections, one of the _________ effects of delivering substandard service is endangering the community. a) adversary b) aversionary c) averse d) adverse {Ans: adverse}warrant {Ans: A legal paper, issued by a court, giving police permission to make an arrest, seizure, or search.}How is the Sheriff's last name spelled? {Ans: Nielsen}How much is a corrections officer's average weekly pay if he receives $38,970 annually? a) $749 b) $947 c) $1,499 d) $3,248 {Ans: $749 divide by 52}Which phrase is not true of prisons? a) technically for convicted felons only b) can have a death row, depending on approved layout and organization c) should not be for female inmates, regardless of age or physical strength d) applicable to both federal and state incarceration facilities {Ans: should not be for female inmates, regardless of age or physical strength}What inmate rights should corrections officers respect and uphold at all times? a) right to remain silent and right to be heard b) right to equal protection and the right to fair treatment c) right to due process and right to privacy d) all of the above {Ans: All of the above}