Quiz: How Much Do You Know About Food Service Security Sergeant?

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Quiz: How Much Do You Know About Food Service Security Sergeant?

How Much Do You Know About Food Service Security Sergeant? Are you charged with checking the food rations and want to refresh your understanding on the rules that are put in place to make your duties a little easier? Do give it a shot and get to see just how well you will do. All the best and take the quiz as many times as you need.

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1.

The career service position who supervises the Food Service Security Sergeant is:
- A.
  
  Warden
- B.
  
  Control Room Personnel
- C.
  
  Major
- D.
  
  Administrative Lieutenant
2.

After reviewing Post Order #54 in group or duo discussions, what was determined to be some of the duties/responsibilities of the Food Service Security Sergeant or Officer?
- A.
  
  Conduct clothed body searches of all Food Service inmates entering and leaving the food service work area.
- B.
  
  Ensure inmates assigned to food service are at their assigned duty stations
- C.
  
  Conduct frequent, bur irregular informal counts
- D.
  
  All the above
3.

When a review of DC Procedure 602.037, “Tool and Sensitive Item Control” was completed, you learned one of your responsibilities as a Food Service Security Sergeant or Officer is to maintain proper tool and equipment accountability.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
4.

The Food Service Security Sergeant is responsible for the entry and exit of any vehicles/deliveries destined for the food service area. What will be the job duties here?
- A.
  
  The Food Service Security Sergeant will conduct/coordinate escorts of any vehicles or deliveries arriving or leaving the food service area.
- B.
  
  The Food Service Security Sergeant will observe the preparation of bag lunches for institutional work squads.
- C.
  
  The Food Service Security Sergeant will provide escort to Control Room or sally port gate as appropriate.
- D.
  
  All the above
5.

What job duties does the Food Service Security Sergeant have regarding counts?
- A.
  
  Coordinate all formal and emergency counts with Internal Security Officers
- B.
  
  Allow an inmate (or two) to miss count if he/she is busy in the kitchen preparing lunch for the chow hall
- C.
  
  Conduct an informal count at regular intervals and only keep a log if someone complains about missing inmates from food service.
- D.
  
  Make sure your “favorite” inmates are in the kitchen at a time when a quick count is needed to satisfy the warden.
6.

What job duties does the Food Service Security Sergeant have regarding inmate Food Service workers?
- A.
  
  Issue/check all passes for inmate Food Service workers
- B.
  
  Ensure the doors to the Food Service area are secured at all times, except during deliveries, shift changes and feeding times.
- C.
  
  Ensure inmates assigned to Food Service do not leave the area without your permission.
- D.
  
  All the above
7.

Compound Supervision is next: Answer the following questions. There is only one correct answer for each question. Security, Safety, Sanitation, Maintenance, and documentation are all fundamentals of Post Inspection Techniques.
- A.
  
  TRUE
- B.
  
  FALSE
8.

Supervision is the influencing of people – by providing purpose, direction, and motivation – while operating to accomplish the mission and improving the organization.
- A.
  
  TRUE
- B.
  
  FALSE
9.

People must have guidance in doing their work is a basic principle of supervision.
- A.
  
  TRUE
- B.
  
  FALSE
10.

Post Inspection as a search of various elements within a security post in order to ensure non-compliance with Departmental Policies, Rules, Regulations, and Mandates.
- A.
  
  TRUE
- B.
  
  FALSE
11.

People must have guidance in doing their work is a basic principle of supervision.
- A.
  
  TRUE
- B.
  
  FALSE
12.

Post Inspection as a search of various elements within a security post in order to ensure non-compliance with Departmental Policies, Rules, Regulations, and Mandates.
- A.
  
  TRUE
- B.
  
  FALSE
13.

Supervision is the art of working with a group of people over whom authority is exercised in such a way as to achieve their greatest combined effectiveness in getting work done. It is best performed in an atmosphere of goodwill and zestful cooperation on the part of all people involved – including of course, the supervisor.
- A.
  
  TRUE
- B.
  
  FALSE
14.

A step in corrective action to be taken when deficiencies are found during inspections is to always write an incident report.
- A.
  
  TRUE
- B.
  
  FALSE
15.

It is not necessary to sign and date the Post Order Acknowledgement Sheet (DC6-288) if only assuming a post for three (3) hours.
- A.
  
  TRUE
- B.
  
  FALSE
16.

To facilitate accomplishment of objectives; uniformly channel information, authority, and responsibility throughout the organizational structure; provide a structural relationship between each employee and the chief executive officer; and limit the number of people who report to the chief executive officer are all purposes of the Chain of Command.
- A.
  
  TRUE
- B.
  
  FALSE
17.

Sergeants Inmate Movement. Select one correct answer for each question Direct Supervision refers to inmate group movement supervision where officers are positioned at various points on the compound to visually monitor the movement.
- A.
  
  TRUE
- B.
  
  FALSE
18.

Which of the following statements best conveys the purpose of the Internal Inmate Movement Procedure:
- A.
  
  Watching inmates closely as you observe their interaction from the tower
- B.
  
  To provide for the movement of inmates within the secure confines of an institution.
- C.
  
  The main reason for having such a procedure is to ensure the correctional officer is doing his job.
- D.
  
  To ensure trouble making inmates are prohibited from filing a grievance when ordered to move from area of the institution to another.
19.

The following are reasons inmates may receive a written pass. Which one would be an exception?
- A.
  
  Visit dental
- B.
  
  Visit library
- C.
  
  Visit control room
- D.
  
  Visit chaplain
20.

The Inmate Pass is not required in all circumstances. When is an Inmate Pass not necessary?
- A.
  
  When the inmate is on the recreation field
- B.
  
  When the inmate in is the dining hall for meals
- C.
  
  Whenever an inmate is involved in escorted mass movement
- D.
  
  All the above
21.

There are several housing levels used to determine the right place for each inmate. How many levels DO WE HAVE?
- A.
  
  Two (2)
- B.
  
  Four (4)
- C.
  
  Nine (9)
- D.
  
  Five (5)
22.

When an inmate is issued a pass, there are accountability measures an inmate must use. Which of the following measure an inmate must do?
- A.
  
  Inmates in unauthorized areas without a pass will face disciplinary action.
- B.
  
  Inmates with a pass will have 5-10 minutes travel time to arrive at a designated location within the institution.
- C.
  
  Any inmate in possession of a forged or altered pass will be subject to disciplinary action.
- D.
  
  All the above
23.

An inmate’s housing factor score will be determined by the “Risk and Needs System Guide”. This guide recommends the bed type (secure cell/special housing status, room, or dorm) assignment.
- A.
  
  TRUE
- B.
  
  FALSE
24.

The following statements show how the Inmate Pass Process operates. Which of these statements listed below is not true?
- A.
  
  Any pass that staff has voided will be marked as such and retrained in the pass book for one month.
- B.
  
  Any inmate who willfully destroys or alters his/her issued pass won’t be subject to disciplinary action.
- C.
  
  At the completion of each shift, the departing staff member will advise on- coming staff of any issued passes
- D.
  
  None of the above
25.

As an escort officer who handles HO4 and 5 inmates in the confinement and close management unit, what requirements must you follow when escorting an HO4 or 5 inmates outside the unit?
- A.
  
  Inmates will be restrained in accordance with the confinement or close management unit post order as appropriate.
- B.
  
  There must be at least one (1) officer escorting the inmate. Additionally, 2 officers will remain at the door until inmate strip search is completed
- C.
  
  Close Management III inmates being escorted for visitation or work assignments outside the unit are not required to be restrained.
- D.
  
  All the above