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What is the highest level of violation according to the Disciplinary Guidelines section?
What is the highest level of violation according to the Disciplinary Guidelines section?
- Level one (1)
- Level four (4)
- Level five (5) (correct)
- Level two (2)
What do the outline numbers assigned to possible violations within a level indicate?
What do the outline numbers assigned to possible violations within a level indicate?
- The rank of the violation within the level (correct)
- The seriousness of the violation
- The number of total violations
- The disciplinary action for the violation
Who is responsible for providing guidance and instilling positive work ethics in the subordinate employees?
Who is responsible for providing guidance and instilling positive work ethics in the subordinate employees?
- The Human Resources Department
- The Board of Directors
- The Sheriff
- The Supervisors (correct)
What is a key quality that supervisors are expected to exemplify according to the content?
What is a key quality that supervisors are expected to exemplify according to the content?
What will be issued to full and part-time employees, volunteers, and others as identified by the Sheriff?
What will be issued to full and part-time employees, volunteers, and others as identified by the Sheriff?
What is the main purpose of the agency photo identification cards?
What is the main purpose of the agency photo identification cards?
In what context should the level of violation outlined in the Disciplinary Guidelines be viewed?
In what context should the level of violation outlined in the Disciplinary Guidelines be viewed?
Who determines appearance standards for sworn and civilian personnel?
Who determines appearance standards for sworn and civilian personnel?
What is the requirement for employees before filing a suit in court?
What is the requirement for employees before filing a suit in court?
In which situation can an employee accept payment for personal injury or property damage without notifying the Sheriff?
In which situation can an employee accept payment for personal injury or property damage without notifying the Sheriff?
What must employees do when requested to act in disputes involving law enforcement deputies?
What must employees do when requested to act in disputes involving law enforcement deputies?
What is expected of employees concerning ex-convicts?
What is expected of employees concerning ex-convicts?
What level violation is it for employees to not get permission from the Sheriff before instituting a civil action related to their official duties?
What level violation is it for employees to not get permission from the Sheriff before instituting a civil action related to their official duties?
How should employees perform their services to the public?
How should employees perform their services to the public?
Which action is expected of employees regarding maintaining temper and patience?
Which action is expected of employees regarding maintaining temper and patience?
What is the responsibility of employees towards protecting individuals' rights during service?
What is the responsibility of employees towards protecting individuals' rights during service?
What is the consequence for male employees entering the cellblock reserved for female inmates without female Corrections deputies?
What is the consequence for male employees entering the cellblock reserved for female inmates without female Corrections deputies?
Under what circumstances can deputies engage in controversies, investigations, or make arrests involving family members?
Under what circumstances can deputies engage in controversies, investigations, or make arrests involving family members?
What action must deputies take if there are disputes among employees?
What action must deputies take if there are disputes among employees?
When can deputies dismiss charges against a person not docketed for court appearance?
When can deputies dismiss charges against a person not docketed for court appearance?
What is discouraged regarding promises or arrangements between criminals and victims?
What is discouraged regarding promises or arrangements between criminals and victims?
What is the standard regarding responding promptly to making an arrest?
What is the standard regarding responding promptly to making an arrest?
What is the guideline for male deputies entering the cellblock designated for female inmates?
What is the guideline for male deputies entering the cellblock designated for female inmates?
In what case should deputies refrain from becoming involved in an investigation or controversy?
In what case should deputies refrain from becoming involved in an investigation or controversy?
What is the consequence for the second occurrence at Level Three of disciplinary guidelines?
What is the consequence for the second occurrence at Level Three of disciplinary guidelines?
What consequence follows after receiving a verbal warning at Level One?
What consequence follows after receiving a verbal warning at Level One?
At what Level does the consequence include suspension, demotion, or dismissal for the first occurrence?
At what Level does the consequence include suspension, demotion, or dismissal for the first occurrence?
For the fifth occurrence at Level Four, what is the potential consequence?
For the fifth occurrence at Level Four, what is the potential consequence?
In the disciplinary guidelines, what penalty follows the third occurrence at Level One?
In the disciplinary guidelines, what penalty follows the third occurrence at Level One?
After how many occurrences at Level Two might one face suspension, demotion, or dismissal?
After how many occurrences at Level Two might one face suspension, demotion, or dismissal?
What follows the first occurrence at Level Three in the disciplinary guidelines?
What follows the first occurrence at Level Three in the disciplinary guidelines?
At which Level might one face immediate dismissal on the first occurrence?
At which Level might one face immediate dismissal on the first occurrence?
What is the potential consequence for the second occurrence at Level Two?
What is the potential consequence for the second occurrence at Level Two?
Upon fourth occurrence at Level Three, what could be the result?
Upon fourth occurrence at Level Three, what could be the result?
What conduct is considered a Level Three violation according to the text?
What conduct is considered a Level Three violation according to the text?
What is one of the actions employees should not do during an internal investigation?
What is one of the actions employees should not do during an internal investigation?
Which behavior constitutes Conduct Unbecoming for an employee according to the text?
Which behavior constitutes Conduct Unbecoming for an employee according to the text?
What should employees not do to avoid obstructing an arrest, according to the text?
What should employees not do to avoid obstructing an arrest, according to the text?
When is it permissible for a male employee to enter a female housing area, based on the text?
When is it permissible for a male employee to enter a female housing area, based on the text?
What action should arresting deputies take based on the text?
What action should arresting deputies take based on the text?
Which action is intentional failure according to the text?
Which action is intentional failure according to the text?
What action constitutes a Level Three violation involving female prisoners?
What action constitutes a Level Three violation involving female prisoners?
Study Notes
Disciplinary Guidelines
- There are five levels of violation, with Level Five being the most serious
- Each possible violation within a designated level is assigned an outline number, but does not assign rank within the level
Consequences of Violations
- Level One:
- First Occurrence: Verbal Warning to Consultation Form
- Second Occurrence: Letter of Reprimand
- Third Occurrence: 1 Day to 2 Days Suspension
- Fourth Occurrence: Suspension, Demotion, or Dismissal
- Fifth Occurrence: Dismissal
- Sixth Occurrence: Dismissal
- Seventh Occurrence: Dismissal
- Level Two:
- First Occurrence: Consultation Form to Letter of Reprimand
- Second Occurrence: Letter of Reprimand to 1 Day Suspension
- Third Occurrence: 1 Day to 3 Days Suspension
- Fourth Occurrence: 3 Days to 10 Days Suspension or Demotion
- Fifth Occurrence: Dismissal
- Level Three:
- First Occurrence: Letter of Reprimand to 3 Days Suspension or Demotion
- Second Occurrence: 3 Days to 10 Days Suspension or Demotion
- Third Occurrence: 10 Days Suspension, Demotion, or Dismissal
- Level Four:
- First Occurrence: 3 Days Suspension, Demotion, or Dismissal
- Second Occurrence: 5 Days Suspension, Demotion, or Dismissal
- Third Occurrence: 10 Days Suspension, Demotion, or Dismissal
- Level Five:
- First Occurrence: 5 Days Suspension, Demotion, or Dismissal
- Second Occurrence: Dismissal
Standards of Professional and Personal Conduct
- Level One Violations:
- 1.24: Not taunting or persecuting an ex-convict, but encouraging them to live a law-abiding life
- 1.25: Not taking action or advising in civil disputes, and referring parties to the proper authority
- 1.26: Notifying the Sheriff of intent to file a suit in any court of law
- 1.27: Not instituting a civil action without permission of the Sheriff
- 1.28: Not accepting payment for personal injury or property damage without notifying the Sheriff
- Level Two Violations:
- 2.36: Repeated failure to be on time for duty or intentional slowing of response to the public
- 2.37: Male employees not entering the cellblock reserved for female inmates without a female Corrections deputy
- 2.38: Engaging in controversies or making arrests in personal quarrels, except in self-defense or to prevent injury
- 2.39: Not reporting disputes involving employees to the affected Division Director
- 2.40: Dismissing charges against a person without sufficient good reason or approval
- 2.41: Making promises or arrangements between a criminal and their victim to reduce charges or permit escape
- 2.42: Not taking arrestees to jail for booking promptly after making an arrest
- Level Three Violations:
- 3.26: Conduct unbecoming an employee
- 3.27: Insubordination
- 3.28: Not cooperating with internal investigations
- 3.29: Male employees searching female prisoners, except in medical emergencies or imminent risk
- 3.30: Communicating information that may delay an arrest, aid escape, destroy evidence, or remove stolen property
- 3.31: Not reading arrestees their constitutional rights under Miranda when appropriate
- 3.32: Intentional failure to activate Body-Worn Cameras or intentional late activation
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Test your knowledge on the different levels of violations and corresponding disciplinary actions as per the Disciplinary Guidelines section. This quiz covers the five levels of violations and how each violation within a level is outlined in the policy.
