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MODULE 3 Correctional Employee as a Professional. CORRECTIONAL EMPLOYEE AS A PROFESSIONAL. A. Objective 1. 004: Identify why on-duty correctional employees should exemplify the highest ethical and moral standards.
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CORRECTIONAL EMPLOYEE AS A PROFESSIONAL A. Objective 1. 004: Identify why on-duty correctional employees should exemplify the highest ethical and moral standards.
A. Objective 2. 112: Identify why off-duty correctional employees should exemplify the highest ethical and moral standards. CORRECTIONAL EMPLOYEE AS A PROFESSIONAL
CORRECTIONAL EMPLOYEE AS A PROFESSIONAL B. REASONS FOR STANDARDS OF CONDUCT 1. Maintain a professional outlook. 2. Correct any mistakes we make. 3. Employees must learn the rules governing the “Standards of Conduct” & comply or face penalties.
CORRECTIONAL EMPLOYEE AS A PROFESSIONAL C. Penalties 1. Institutional disciplinary action. 2. Criminal charges may be filed. 3. Termination of employment. 4. Loss of respect.
CORRECTIONAL EMPLOYEE AS A PROFESSIONAL D. Overview of Rules Governing “Standards of Conduct” 1. Read the “Standards of Conduct”. 2. Compliance/non-compliance could enhance or interfere with the correctional employee image, both on-duty & off-duty.
CORRECTIONAL EMPLOYEE AS A PROFESSIONAL. 3. Definition of a professional a. Person who is good at what they do. b. Possessing great skill, experience, or knowledge in a field.
4. Characteristics of a Professional Correctional Employee a. Knowledge b. Skills c. Attitude CORRECTIONAL EMPLOYEE AS A PROFESSIONAL.
CORRECTIONAL EMPLOYEE AS A PROFESSIONAL E. “Standards of Conduct” 1. Rules & regulations for correctional employees a. Tardiness & attendance. b. Intemperance & possession of intoxicants
CORRECTIONAL EMPLOYEE AS A PROFESSIONAL c. Personal conduct d. Contraband e. Personal search f. Packages, bags, etc. g. Possession or Use of Controlled Dangerous Substances
CORRECTIONAL EMPLOYEE AS A PROFESSIONAL h. State property i. Attitude towards inmates j. Use of force k. Escorting inmates from institution l. Rewards or gifts from inmates
CORRECTIONAL EMPLOYEE AS A PROFESSIONAL m. Aiding or assisting in escape n. Contact with family/friends of inmates o. Inmates letters, messages, etc. p. Personal service of inmates q. Control of keys, drugs, & dangerous materials
CORRECTIONAL EMPLOYEE AS A PROFESSIONAL r. Employees contact with the public & press s. Confidential information t. Performance of duties u. Change of address & telephone number
CORRECTIONAL EMPLOYEE AS A PROFESSIONAL u. Personal telephone calls v. Inviting guest to the institution w. Acceptance of rewards x. Prevention of escape & disorder y. Reports
CORRECTIONAL EMPLOYEE AS A PROFESSIONAL z. Safety & fire prevention aa. Part-time employment bb. Proper language cc. Emergency days dd. Changing post or assignments ee. Inmates files
CORRECTIONAL EMPLOYEE AS A PROFESSIONAL ff. Personnel files gg. Parking & security of vehicles hh. Use of seat belts ii. Request for leave jj. Sexual harassment & other discrimination kk. Proper dress code