Professional Boundaries

Study Notes

Professional Standards

Accountability is critical for any new hire
Reliability includes being on time, ready, and capable, and able to handle any situation
Responsibility means taking ownership of your actions and following policies and procedures
Honesty is paramount in establishing trust
Professionalism means upholding ethical conduct and being respectful of others
Maintaining an ethical code of conduct is a high priority

Amassing Up-to-date Instructor Skills

Keeping learning and seeking new information is essential for continuing education
Be prepared to quickly and correctly find and interpret information and apply new techniques
Understanding trends and methods for teaching new information and skills is critical
Staying agile, meaning learning new information, skills, and techniques
Don't be afraid to ask for training, and make it a daily routine to keep getting better
Be responsible for the training you engage in, and be part of your learning and professional development

What is Distracted

Distracted is anything diverting attention away from the subject of the lesson

Misguided Views

Avoid views about what guards do for a living
Avoid personal opinions about being involved in corrections
Avoid assumptions and preconceived ideas
Avoid the "us versus them" mentality
Avoid assuming that all offenders are alike
Avoid viewing offenders solely as "dangerous"
Avoid the "give up" attitude, thinking no rehabilitation is possible

Academy of a Set Up

Having the ability to learn a situation where a new inmate is by offense and will start
The offender has arrived at a new site, which is a whole new unknown world for them

Steps of a Set Up

Disorientation: first impressions, cutback on opportunities, and the offender is new to the system
Selection for Placement: gather information about the inmate, including criminal history, housing, and health information
Initial Housing: upon arrival, the offender is assigned to inmate housing, and be ready to be very hands-on
Testing Limits: assess mental and physical limits, including social attention, trust, and control, and emotional reactions
Training: the security of every facility, any inmate, and staff are paramount through hands-on experience
Pack Up: ready for transport

Communicating with Officers

Ask for your name, where you are from, how old you are, position, and any medications
Remain polite and speak with confidence, maintaining verbal and non-verbal body language
Use verbal skills to manage without being antagonistic, confrontational, or aggressive

Ethical Decision Making for CSF

Bring Focus: bring attention to the issue
State the Problem: clearly define the problem
Group Thinking: involve others in the decision-making process
Decision Making Model: use the kids on your shoulder, front page of the newspaper, golden rule, rules of universality, and personal relationships to guide decision making

Personal Relationships Between Offenders and CSE's

If you encounter any past or present relationships with an offender, it is your duty to immediately report all past and present relationships to a supervisor

Description

This quiz covers the key principles of professionalism, including accountability, reliability, responsibility, honesty, and ethics in the workplace. It assesses your understanding of the importance of upholding a professional code of conduct.