29 Questions
What is a mandatory requirement for volunteers before entering the housing area?
Being 21 years or older and of good moral character
What is a volunteer required to do regarding personal items before entering the jail?
Secure personal items in the volunteer's vehicle
What is the requirement for volunteers regarding their identification to access the jail?
Have a valid picture identification and permit ID to be copied and kept on file at the jail
What must volunteers do before entering the housing area in the jail?
Obtain pre-approval and dress appropriately
What should volunteers do if they have a relative housed in the jail?
Notify the Jail Administrator or On-Duty Sergeant
What is the maximum number of volunteers allowed per pod in a group's time slot?
3 volunteers
What is required of volunteers in relation to the directions given by jail staff?
Must follow all written and verbal directions
What is a requirement for volunteers when communicating with inmates within the jail?
Communicate any security issue or disruptive behavior to an officer immediately
What is a restriction for volunteers when interacting with inmates within the jail?
Offer legal advice or answer legal questions
What is a prohibition for volunteers regarding their behavior in the jail?
Discuss jail regulations
What type of shirt should volunteers wear to present a professional appearance?
Collared shirt
Which type of clothing is acceptable for volunteers to wear in the jail?
Loose fitting jeans
What items should volunteers leave in their vehicle before entering the jail?
All of the above
What type of shirt is required for volunteers to wear in the jail?
Collared shirt
Which clothing item is NOT permitted for volunteers in the jail?
All of the above
What personal items should volunteers leave in their vehicle before entering the jail?
All of the above
What is the consequence for a volunteer found in possession of drugs (illegal or prescription) upon entry to the jail?
They will not be allowed to enter the facility and may be banned from future activities in the jail
Under what circumstances can photographs be taken inside the jail?
If approved in advance by the Jail Administrator or his designee
What action will be taken if a person refuses to comply with search procedures upon entering the jail?
They will be asked to leave and may be barred from future activities within the jail
Which of these are prohibited items for volunteers to bring into the jail?
All of the above
What are volunteers not authorized to do for any inmate?
Personal favors or run errands
What should volunteers do if asked to do personal favors for an inmate?
Notify a jail supervisor immediately
What type of conversations are volunteers allowed to have with inmates?
Light, business related conversations about business issues which exclude deep focus on the issues, advice regarding the issues, personal views about the issues
What are volunteers not allowed to discuss with inmates?
All of the above
Why should volunteers avoid discussing personal information with inmates?
To prevent inmates from using the information to manipulate them
What is the primary reason inmates try to gain personal information about volunteers?
To use it for manipulation
What is the key message emphasized regarding personal information in the text?
Keep your private information private
What should a contracted employee or volunteer do if an inmate displays disruptive behavior?
Report the problem to a supervisor immediately
Who is authorized to engage in any use of force according to the text?
Only trained employees of SCJ or other law enforcement agencies
Test your knowledge of volunteer requirements and procedures in a correctional facility with this quiz. See if you understand the rules and regulations for entering housing areas and conducting services or meetings within the jail.
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