Study Guide 4

Front 1

DP202-Officers assigned to housing units responsible for the care, custody and control of those inmates who will have involuntary psychotropic medications administered should notify the _____who is on duty?

Back 1

Detention Supervisor Source MCSO PP DQ-3

Front 2

DP203-Inmate Suicide Prevention: Relating to suicidal inmates, which of the following statements is incorrect?

Back 2

Mental health, medical, or other professional staff prevents many suicides.Source MCSO PP DA-5

Front 3

DP204-Inmate canteen: All canteens net profits should be deposited into a fund established in the Office of the County Treasure and should be held in the trust for what?

Back 3

Education of inmates and the welfare of inmatesSource MCSO PP DC-1

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DP205-These inmates are housed separately from other sentenced inmates and have limited access to services and programs offered to other inmates in custody. These inmates will be accepted and released daily as stipulated by Adult Probation?

Back 4

Work-Furlough InmatesSource MCSO PP DI-1

Front 5

DP206-If an inmate requests a housing unit change, the following is correct?

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Inmates will not be moved to another housing unit without just cause and approval from a supervisor. The movement will be documented in the housing unit OJ. The appropriate entry will be made into the Jail Management System (JMS)Source MCSO PP DH-7

Front 6

DP207-CONTARABAND CONTROL-The custody operations Bureau Commander, or his designee, will distribute a list of prohibited visitors to each jail how often?

Back 6

Monthly Source MCSO PP DH-3

Front 7

DP208- (SRT) With an M-26 Taser Deployment, CHS medical staff should be notified to examine the subject for injuries. Removal of the dart from other than vulnerable areas should be at the discretion of the Certified Taser Officer. Detention personnel will not remove darts that have struck a subject in a vulnerable area. Vulnerable areas include?

Back 7

Head, neck, face, throat, spinal column or groin. Open wounds, and the female breasts and stomach.Source MCSO PP DH-9

Front 8

DP213-Each newly booked unsentenced inmate will be issued a property contained upon arrival at his assigned jail. The container should have the following items?

Back 8

A bar of soap, toothbrush, toothpaste, a comb, a pencil and a copy of the Rules and Regulations for inmates.Source MCSO PP DD-1

Front 9

EMSR32-Disciplinary Action is defined as an action taken by an appointed authority against an employee including?

Back 9

Oral counseling, written warning, suspension, demotion or dismissal.Source Merit System Rules, Rule 1.21

Front 10

EMSR31-How many legal holidays are to be observed with pay?

Back 10

10 daysSource Employee Leave Policy, HR2415

Front 11

EMSR30-The Maricopa County Leave Plan consists of how many types of paid leave?

Back 11

11 types of leaveSource Employee Leave Plan, HR2415

Front 12

F28-The Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) System does what?

Back 12

Generates a unique sequential IR number for all cases.Source MCSO PP GF-4

Front 13

F53- Methods of infection control in which all human body fluids are treated as if they are infected with HBV, HIV, or other bloodborne pathogens, is the definition of what?

Back 13

Universal Precautions.Source MCSO PP CP-6

Front 14

TC11- Firearms that are carried by MCSO personnel, when and by whom must they be inspected by?

Back 14

By the Office armor before the weapon is carried in a law enforcement capacity and re-inspected annually.Source MCSO PP GJ-23

Front 15

TC5-In the event that Office personnel are required to respond to an incident involving a possible exposure to radioactive material, they should wear dosimeters that will be zeroed, logged and check how often?

Back 15

Every 15 minutes Source MCSO PP EA-10

Front 16

TC4-Personnel who request to attend Office training that has associated costs must submit a Training/Travel Request Form to Finance through the Chain of command no less than____prior to the training activity when possible?

Back 16

30 Days prior.Source MCSO PP GG-2

Front 17

TC3-The_____of each division will be responsible for ensuring that the information provided during roll call briefings is accurate and effectively conveyed to all employees. The _____is normally responsible for conducting roll call briefings?

Back 17

Commanding OfficerFirst Line Supervisor Source MCSO PP GG-2

Front 18

TC2-The Training Division will ensure that all Office employees with potential for exposure to bloodborne pathogens are provided with what?

Back 18

Annual Training Source MCSO PP CP-6

Front 19

S266- The classification Section is responsible in determining the inmate’s custody level by objectively evaluating available, relevant information. Which of the following is not considered relevant in determining the custody level?

Back 19

Ethnic background historySource MCSO PP DF-1

Front 20

S248-If a complaint involves a complex or sensitive matter or is beyond the resources of the originating division or involves employees from more than one division or is a serious Policy violation that may subject an employee to suspension, demotion, or dismissal, what steps will be taken?

Back 20

The division commander should forward the complaint to bureau commander for review. The bureau commander may recommend that internal Affairs (IA) initiate an administrative investigation. The Chief Deputy, or his designee, should have the final authority in assigning cases to IA to be investigated.Source MCSO GH-2

Front 21

S247-Any supervisor who is made aware of a complaint regarding possible sexual harassment, whether written or verbal, should do what?

Back 21

Report the claim promptly through the chain of command to the Chief Deputy or his designee.Source MCSO PP CP-3

Front 22

S244-The immediate supervisor may approve an employee’s modified duty request for how many days?

Back 22

Seven cumulative calendar daysSource MCSO PP GD-16

Front 23

S243-When a conflict of orders occurs, the employee should do what?

Back 23

Respectfully call the conflicting order to the attention of the supervisor giving the order. If the supervisor’s position does not change, the employee will follow his lawful order. Source MCSO PP GB-2

Front 24

S241-When a minor on-duty injury that does not require medical treatment occurs, the injured employee’s supervisor should do what?

Back 24

Submit a report of the injury as record of the incident. Source MCSO PP GD-19

Front 25

DP209-Each Jail commander should designate an Office employee as the tool control officer with the responsibility for maintaining a secure storage area and an accurate accountability system for tools used at the jail. The tool control officer is not responsible for what tools?

Back 25

Tools used by Contracted Health Services or the Food Services Section.Source MCSO PP DH-04

Front 26

DP211-If ownership of an inmate’s property cannot be determined, the found item should be properly packaged, the original Property Invoice will be stapled to the package, using no more than two staples, and all items will be forwarded to the Property and Evidence Division. Who is responsible for mailing one copy of the Prisoner Notice of Property to the inmate’s address on record?

Back 26

Property and Evidence personnelSource MCSO PP DD-02

Front 27

DP214-When documented information exists that the uniform procedures used to assign an inmate’s custody level do not result in a determination consistent with the inmates risk needs, the Classification Specialist may initiate an override. Which factor will be considered to initiate an override?

Back 27

Intelligence information from a credible source indicating an increased threat. Special physical or mental requirements. Incomplete or contradictory information.Source MCSO PP DF-1,7

Front 28

EMSR33-Unlawful discrimination, as defined by state or federal law, in any manner by county official. Appointing authority, or employee against or in favor of any applicant or employee because of what factors is prohibited?

Back 28

Political affiliations, race, sex, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, disability or any other non-merit factor should be prohibited.Source Merit System Rules, Rule 2.10

Front 29

DP77-Who will approve requests to photograph inmates?

Back 29

Jail commander or senior command officer.Source MCSO PP DJ-5

Front 30

EMSR19-How long does an employee have to appeal a dismissal, suspension, or involuntary demotion?

Back 30

Ten days from receipt of written notice.Source Employee Merit System Rules, Rule 10

Front 31

EMSR20-The primary purpose of the Merit System is to do what?

Back 31

Provide uniform and equitable system of personnel administration for employees. Source Employee Merit Rules/Resolution Section 2

Front 32

EMSR29-A regular employee who desires to resign or retire from the County service is expected to submit a written notice to the appointing authority at least_____days prior to the effective date of the resignation or retirement?

Back 32

14 daysSource Employee Merit System Rules, Rule 9.05

Front 33

EMSR27-A regular employee may be separated from classified service through a reduction in force whenever such an action becomes necessary because of what?

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Lack of funds, lack of work or abolishment of position. Source Employee Merit System Rules, Rule 9.02A

Front 34

EMSR26-An employee who has successfully passed initial probation who applies and is selected for a position in another department must give proper notice to the losing appointing authority. Proper notice is defined as what?

Back 34

Two weeks but not longer than thirty calendar days as agreed to by the affected departments. Source Employee Merit System Rules, Rule 8.01A

Front 35

EMSR25-Who may check references and investigate eligible employees education and work history?

Back 35

The Appointing AuthoritySource Employee Merit System Rules, Rule 6.07E

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EMSR24-To whom, and when may preference points be awarded to?

Back 36

Non-employees once a passing score on the assessment process has been attained.Source Employee Merit System Rules, Rule 4.12

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EMSR23-Job announcements for recruitments should be public notice for no less than _____calendar days?

Back 37

5 calendar daysSource Employee Merit System Rules, Rule 4.01B

Front 38

EMSR22-Who may inspect the minutes of Merit Commission meetings, with the exception of minutes of executive sessions?

Back 38

The public Source Employee Merit System Rules, Rule 3.04

Front 39

EMSR21-Inability as a result of_____is cause to dismiss but suggests no improper conduct on the part of the employee?

Back 39

Medical reasons Source Employee Merit System Rules/Resolution Section 15E

Front 40

EMSR16-The maintenance of high standards of what characteristics held by covered employees is essential to assure the proper performance of County business and maintenance of confidence by citizens in their County Government?

Back 40

Honesty, integrity, impartiality and conduct. Source Employee Merit System Rules, Rule 11

Front 41

EMSR15-After receiving the hearing officer’s report regarding an appeal, the Commission may do what?

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Adopt the hearing officer’s report in its entirety. Sustain or dismiss the appeal. Modify the hearing officer’s report. The commission may decide the case upon the record. Source Employee Merit System Rules, Rule 10

Front 42

EMSR1-What is needed In order for an employee to receive pay for one of the Maricopa County legal holidays?

Back 42

An employee must be in paid status (e.g., time worked, vacation time, sick leave or any other paid leave) on his/her scheduled day before and his/her scheduled day after a Legal Holiday in order to receive Holiday Pay. Source Employee Leave Policy, HR2415

Front 43

EMSR2-When testing for County sponsored job or promotion; a candidate may compare his answer sheet for any written examination with the scoring key for the purpose of determining whether his answers have been accurately scored. What is the correct process?

Back 43

When the Director approves inspection, such inspection should be under the supervision of Human Resources Department staff member or other authorized representative?Source Employee Merit System Rules, Rule 4

Front 44

EMSR3-Performance appraisals should be considered in determining the following things?

Back 44

Training needs, Transfer, Salary advancement, order of reduction in force. As a means for identifying employees who should be promoted, demoted or dismissed. Source Employee Merit System Rules, Rule 2

Front 45

EMSR4-Matters that may be appealed to the Merit Commission are what?

Back 45

Suspension, Dismissal, involuntary demotion, separation by reduction in force. Placement of furlough status.Source employee Merit System Rules, Rule 10

Front 46

EMSR5-A merit Commission appeal should be in writing and filed with the Director or designee, as ex officio Clerk of the Commission no later than_____business days following the date of personal delivery or certified mailing of the final decision of the appointing authority?

Back 46

Ten business daysSource Employee Merit System Rules, Rule 10

Front 47

EMSR6-An official list of eligible candidates for a particular job, which is used by the appointing authority for selection for employment in the classified service, is called what?

Back 47

A registerSource Employee Merit System Rules, Rule 1

Front 48

EMSR7-An employee occupying a classified position who has successfully completed an initial probationary period obtains_____status?

Back 48

Regular StatusSource Employee Merit System Rules, Rule 1

Front 49

EMSR8-A candidate may compare his answer sheet for any written examination with the scoring key for the purpose of determining whether his answers have been accurately scored at such location and with such security procedures as may be designated by the Director. A candidate must request inspection in writing to the Director within____days of the written exam administration.

Back 49

Thirty DaysSource Employee Merit System Rules, Rule 4

Front 50

S230-When verbally counseling (orally reprimanding) an employee for violation of Office Policy, it is mandatory upon the supervisor to do what?

Back 50

Keep personal records of each incident in case subsequent violations or for inclusion in an employee’s performance appraisal. Source MCSO PP GC-17

Front 51

EMSR11-In order to make the best selection for a promotion, when selecting an eligible candidate from a certification list of 12 individuals, how many of the candidates must be contacted by the appointing authority to interview?

Back 51

No fewer than five or one half of the eligible candidates certified, whichever one is greater. Source Employee Merit System Rules. Rule 6

Front 52

EMSR13-The following constitute authorized cause for suspension, involuntary demotion or dismissal or a regular employee under the Employee Merit System Rules?

Back 52

Incompetence and inefficiency, Dishonesty and abuse of leave. Discourteous treatment of the public or fellow employees. Source Employee Merit System Rules, Rule 9

Front 53

EMSR10-The Director of Human Resources may abolish a Register under the following conditions?

Back 53

the event of a new assessment process. Changes in position duties or requirements. Whenever an existing Register has ceased to meet the needs for adequate placement in the county service.Source Employee Merit System Rules, Rule 5

Front 54

EMSR14-The Merit Commission or its chairperson for an appeal may assign a hearing officer. The duties of the hearing officer are_____, and to file a copy of the same with the Commission within_____days of the case being submitted for decision?

Back 54

Hearing Officers duties will be to prepare proposed finding of fact and conclusion of law in an acceptable form to the Commission.Within 35 daysSource Employee Merit System Rules, Rule 10

Front 55

EMSR9-Names of eligible candidates will be removed from the Registers after_____months from the date placed on the Register, unless the Director of Human Resources specifically extends the Register for a period not to exceed an additional_____months?

Back 55

6 monthsAdditional 6 monthsSource Employee Merit System Rules, Rule 5

Front 56

S235-The responsibilities of an employee’s supervisor, while the employee is on modified duty include what?

Back 56

Monitoring the frequency and duration of the employee’s modified status. Advising the return to Work Coordinator, at least monthly, through the chain of command, of employee’s current status. Ensuring that no direct contact is initiated with the employee’s health care provider. Ensuring that an employee’s medical information is treated confidentially.Source MCSO PP GD-16

Front 57

DP131-Who is responsible for preparing an annual jail preventative maintenance plan, and revising it as needed?

Back 57

Jail Commander Source MCSO PP DA-4

Front 58

F118-The Office recognizes that employees are occasionally subjected to high levels of stress, particularly in the performance of their duties. As a result of this recognition the Office developed the Critical Incident Stress Management Program (CISM). The primary objective of the CISM is to what?

Back 58

Hasten the rate of recovery for people who are having normal reaction to abnormal events.Source MCSO PP GC-22