Introduction to Corrections Unit 1

Question 1

you can find the law that defines a correctional officer in

Answer 1

s. 943. 10, Florida statute:

Question 2

some of the personality characteristics supervisors look for in a new correction officer includes abilities to:

Answer 2

work alone with little or no supervision

perform task without getting distracted

independently make decisions and stand by those decisions

learn new techniques and procedures

adapt to change without incurring undue stress

be attentive to their environment

be responsible for actions taken as well as the consequences for inaction

interact appropriately with others