42 Questions
What is the highest level of violation according to the Disciplinary Guidelines section?
Level five (5)
What do the outline numbers assigned to possible violations within a level indicate?
The rank of the violation within the level
Who is responsible for providing guidance and instilling positive work ethics in the subordinate employees?
The Supervisors
What is a key quality that supervisors are expected to exemplify according to the content?
Leadership qualities
What will be issued to full and part-time employees, volunteers, and others as identified by the Sheriff?
Agency photo identification cards
What is the main purpose of the agency photo identification cards?
To identify agency employees/volunteers to the public
In what context should the level of violation outlined in the Disciplinary Guidelines be viewed?
Within the specific level assigned
Who determines appearance standards for sworn and civilian personnel?
The Sheriff
What is the requirement for employees before filing a suit in court?
Notify the Sheriff in writing at least five days before filing
In which situation can an employee accept payment for personal injury or property damage without notifying the Sheriff?
Never, employees must always notify the Sheriff first
What must employees do when requested to act in disputes involving law enforcement deputies?
Inform the parties that law enforcement deputies have no jurisdiction in civil disputes
What is expected of employees concerning ex-convicts?
Encourage them to live a law-abiding life
What level violation is it for employees to not get permission from the Sheriff before instituting a civil action related to their official duties?
LEVEL ONE VIOLATION
How should employees perform their services to the public?
With zeal, courage, discretion, fidelity, and sound judgment
Which action is expected of employees regarding maintaining temper and patience?
Maintain command of temper and display patience and discretion
What is the responsibility of employees towards protecting individuals' rights during service?
Respect and protect the rights of individuals
What is the consequence for male employees entering the cellblock reserved for female inmates without female Corrections deputies?
They will face a Level Two Violation
Under what circumstances can deputies engage in controversies, investigations, or make arrests involving family members?
To prevent injury to another
What action must deputies take if there are disputes among employees?
Report to the affected Division Director
When can deputies dismiss charges against a person not docketed for court appearance?
With sufficient good reason and approval from superiors
What is discouraged regarding promises or arrangements between criminals and victims?
Any reduction in charges
What is the standard regarding responding promptly to making an arrest?
The arresting deputy should promptly take the arrestee to jail for booking
What is the guideline for male deputies entering the cellblock designated for female inmates?
They must be accompanied by a female Corrections deputy
In what case should deputies refrain from becoming involved in an investigation or controversy?
For matters relating to their own quarrel
What is the consequence for the second occurrence at Level Three of disciplinary guidelines?
3 Days to 10 Days Suspension or Demotion
What consequence follows after receiving a verbal warning at Level One?
Consultation Form to Letter of Reprimand
At what Level does the consequence include suspension, demotion, or dismissal for the first occurrence?
LEVEL FIVE
For the fifth occurrence at Level Four, what is the potential consequence?
3 Days to 10 Days Suspension or Demotion
In the disciplinary guidelines, what penalty follows the third occurrence at Level One?
1 Day to 3 Days Suspension
After how many occurrences at Level Two might one face suspension, demotion, or dismissal?
Fourth Occurrence
What follows the first occurrence at Level Three in the disciplinary guidelines?
Reprimand to 1 day Suspension
At which Level might one face immediate dismissal on the first occurrence?
LEVEL FIVE
What is the potential consequence for the second occurrence at Level Two?
1 Day to 3 Days Suspension
Upon fourth occurrence at Level Three, what could be the result?
3 Days to 10 Days Suspension or Demotion
What conduct is considered a Level Three violation according to the text?
Searching a female prisoner without a female employee present
What is one of the actions employees should not do during an internal investigation?
Assisting in obstructing the investigation
Which behavior constitutes Conduct Unbecoming for an employee according to the text?
Being insubordinate and disrespectful to superiors
What should employees not do to avoid obstructing an arrest, according to the text?
Communicate information that could aid in an arrest
When is it permissible for a male employee to enter a female housing area, based on the text?
In the event of a medical emergency or immediate risk
What action should arresting deputies take based on the text?
Read the arrestees their Miranda rights
Which action is intentional failure according to the text?
Failure to activate the issued Body-Worn Camera on time
What action constitutes a Level Three violation involving female prisoners?
Performing a body search on a female prisoner without permission
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
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.
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