I passed my Correctional Officers exam the written one and The next step is to have a tour of the main jail, So my Q is do you have any tips for me like.... What not to do or wear or say or what to wear, anything would help thanks!
2006-08-28 05:50:35 · 11 answers · asked by ))-->rOXY 3 in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
Very good thanks all!!
2006-08-28 06:29:28 · update #1
How about a wedding band
2006-08-28 07:47:21 · update #2
Wow...I studied Criminal Justice in AZ-thought I wanted to do the same thing. But then I changed my mind b/c I thought it was too depressing. (after the tour). So I didn't do it.
But if you are sure this is what you want, you just need to go in there with a good and positive attitude everyday, and don't let it get you down.
As for what to wear, that's pretty much standard;it's a corrections uniform. And as for the ring-you don't say if you are male or female. I would wear just a plain band unless you're looking to pick up an inmate.
2006-08-28 10:06:11 · answer #1 · answered by Big Bear 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
1) Try wearing dress slacks or khaki pants if you can and a shirt. no cleavage, nothing tight, nothing see through.
2) Do not under any circumstances speak to the population. Even if you know one of them, you have to set it straight about not crossing lines.
3) Don't carry anything in the prison that has personal info. You may need to carry id. Possibly those dress slack have button pockets.
4) Do not under and circumstance try to appear afraid. No nail bitting, no shaking, make eye to eye contact and talk with a strong loud assertive voice. Inmates smell fear!!!!
5) Don't wear any loud perfume. Inmates use it as a conversation starter, also no jewelry and no huge hair do's. try a ponytail.
Good luck!
2006-08-28 07:12:58 · answer #2 · answered by The Beast 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Nothing sexy or flashy. If would agree with the business casual. Be prepared for the stares, its normal, inmates like to check out new staff. So just be on time and bring only the items you will need, clean out the purse. Good luck!
2006-08-28 06:32:10 · answer #3 · answered by bsure32 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I visited the county jail for months while doing some research and while there they had a dress code that is in place to protect you. Mainly it was no short sleeve shirts, no see through, nothing short, nothing flashy, no open toe shoes, nothing showing your stomach or back. Basically cover up. Business Casual.
2006-08-28 06:04:15 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
My best guess is that you're kidding, but I'm not going to answer with a jesting remark, because every time I do, I find out that they weren't really kidding.
2006-08-28 10:07:45 · answer #5 · answered by nothing 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Is this a future employer? Dress for a job interview.
2006-08-28 07:03:08 · answer #6 · answered by Rob 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well cover your self. No short sleeve shirt no tight pants.
stuff like that.
Things will not be normal
2006-08-28 05:57:45 · answer #7 · answered by Eeyore 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
do not and i mean do not wear a dress , good luck
2006-08-28 05:52:55 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Be conservative! Don't look anyone in the eye until you have that badge.
2006-08-28 06:01:20 · answer #9 · answered by Farmgirl 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
mini skirt and 6 inch heals.
2006-08-28 05:56:31 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋