Basic Corrections Officer: Certification Practice

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Prepare for the Basic Corrections Officer Certification. Study with interactive quizzes, hints, and detailed explanations. Master the essential skills and knowledge required for a successful career in corrections.

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Which of the following actions is NOT classified as unethical?

Performing favors for inmates
Divulging confidential information
Monitoring inmate behavior
Personal fraternization with an inmate

The correct answer is: Monitoring inmate behavior

Monitoring inmate behavior is categorized as a standard and essential duty for corrections officers within their role. This action is vital for maintaining the safety, security, and order within a correctional facility. It ensures that officers can respond to potential issues, prevent violence, and enforce rules effectively. On the other hand, performing favors for inmates, divulging confidential information, and personal fraternization with inmates compromise the integrity of the corrections system and can lead to manipulation and a breakdown of professional boundaries, which is why those actions are deemed unethical. Monitoring inmate behavior, however, is fundamentally part of the corrections officer's responsibilities and reflects their commitment to the safety and proper management of the institution.