MCSO Sergeant Practice Test

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• Mauro v. ARPAIO argued that MCSO interfered with an inmate's which Rights?
• Records of the medical evaluations required by OSHA CFR must be retained and made available for how long?
• Whose responsibility is it to maintain an appropriate level of surveillance of work area conditions and the degree of exposure or stress?
• How often should emergency respirators be inspected to align with manufacturers' recommendations?
• Under what circumstances may a supervisor contact an employee's health care provider?
• Which option correctly states the timeframe for employee discussion of a grievable matter after the event?
• Which option describes the set of processes that may be used to challenge personnel records?
• To whom may an employee submit a complaint of discrimination or harassment?
• Is retaliation against an employee who reports misconduct allowed if it is filed via an Employee Grievance Form?
• True or False: Inmates in medical isolation may be transferred to another agency under the following guidelines: the receiving agency has been notified of the inmate's medical isolation status; the receiving agency approves the transfer and can maintain isolation for the remainder of the isolation period.
• Using any drug not legally prescribed may be disciplined up to and including which?
• Before accepting a self-surrender for booking, detention personnel shall request that the self-surrender properly identify themselves as the person named in the confinement order. The identification should contain a photograph of the self-surrender and their what?
• Discrimination and Harassment is addressed as specified in Office Policy CP-3.
• What is the earliest stage to discover misconduct in the disciplinary process?
• Who may approve claims against the sheriff's Office for less than $250?
• EPA timelines specify distribution to bureaus 60 days prior to the due date and submission to employees within 7 days after being finalized. Which option correctly matches these timelines?
• After an exposure incident, to whom is the supervisor responsible for forwarding the memorandum documenting the incident?
• Which category is addressed by the grievance procedure?
• How often may the Occupational Safety Division meet with the Division Commanders to review the safety goals?
• Employee should discuss or disclose official information only as follows.
• Who is responsible for immediately documenting a reported act of misconduct in BlueTeam?
• Which of the following is NOT a Use of Force Response and Control option?
• An employee approaches a supervisor and reports an incident of suspected bias-based activity. It is the supervisor's responsibility to...
• Can an employee be disciplined for spreading rumors, gossip, or false information which discredits another employee or harms their reputation?
• In the grievance process, what is the standard time frame for supervisors to respond to employee grievances?
• Which statement about the disciplinary process is most correct?
• Insubordination is defined as which of the following?
• Which statement best describes the policy regarding a self-surrender for booking?
• When should an employee complete a memorandum documenting an exposure incident?
• If both the husband and wife work for Maricopa County, and wish to take FMLA time for a qualifying absence, how much FMLA time can each take?
• Covert recording of conversations involving other Office Employees is permitted under which condition?
• True or False: Employees shall not have facial hair that comes between the sealing surface of the face piece and the face for tight fitting face pieces on a respirator.
• Inmate work assignments shall be based on ________, ________, ________, and ________.
• Intergovernmental agreements are governed by which Arizona Revised Statute?
• What is the general fund?
• Which office coordinates inmate media interviews and notifies the arresting agency?
• Grade D breathing air is the minimum standard for which of the following?
• What are the consequences for a sustained allegation of untruthfulness?
• A supervisor shall ensure that all material over _______ years is purged annually from an employees EPA.
• What constitutes a serious health condition?
• Derelict in the performance of duties occurs when an employee...?
• TB testing is provided at no cost to the employee. True or False?
• Within how many hours of an exposure incident must the supervisor's memorandum detailing the incident be forwarded directly to the Occupational Safety Division (OSD)?
• Whose responsibility is it to determine if it is necessary for an inmate to be placed into medical isolation for airborne pathogens?
• Which duration is the standard period within which supervisors must respond to grievances?
• Which item is NOT included in Use of Force: Authorized Weapons, Equipment, and Techniques?
• What is the role of the Critical Incident Stress Management Team (CISM) after a Use of Force?
• Terminal Operator Certification (TOC) certificates are valid for how long?
• What is required to test the source after exposure to blood-borne pathogens?
• A regular status covered employee may appeal within how many days of receipt of an order?
• Compressed breathing air shall meet at least Grade _ breathing air.
• When should employees conduct inspections of their work areas and work equipment?
• Supervisors have how many days to respond to employee grievances?
• Where must the original written reprimand (Yellow sheet) be placed?
• A grievable matter should be brought to the supervisor's attention within how many days after the event?
• During an emergency, who is authorized to request mutual aid from the office?
• A regular status covered employee may be suspended by which document?
• Regarding immunity verification before placing an inmate in a unit on medical isolation, which statement is correct?
• When requested to take polygraph examination in a criminal investigation, the employee , or volunteer, shall be informed of rights as follows?
• What is the common name for the original written reprimand?
• Which scenario requires immediate response by command or supervisory staff?
• When assisting a canine officer during a search for evidence, what precautions should be taken?
• True or False: Supervisors should use Safety Talk to review injuries and near misses and evaluate employee safety suggestions?
• Inmates have ______ hours to file a grievance, except in the case of alleged use of force or PREA.
• Which statement correctly describes the policy on legal compliance when traveling abroad?
• Foreseeable tardiness must be reported to the employee's supervisor no later than how long before the start of the shift?
• After a level one exposure incident, when should the employee submit a memorandum documenting the exposure and the Significant Work Exposure to Bodily Fluids report?
• How often should the division purge items older than three years?
• The sheriff is mandated to provide security for the ______ within Maricopa County.
• Which conditions must be met before an employee may use accrued family/medical leave?
• In the context of bias-based activity investigations, what does PSB stand for?
• Which statement accurately reflects the CISM Program objectives?
• In a grievance process, the supervisor's response deadline is which option?
• What must supervisors maintain to document any safety inspection and its findings?
• In a grievance policy, what is the standard time frame for supervisors to respond to employee grievances?
• In the second half of the year, what must supervisors ensure about employees regarding the policy?
• What is the primary channel to report urgent safety issues, both verbally and in writing?
• All allegations of bias-based activity shall be referred to and investigated by which bureau?
• In the context of financing county services, which statement correctly describes the general fund?
• All respirators maintained for use in emergency situations shall be inspected at least __________, in accordance with the manufacturers recommendations.
• Which of the following is a provision of the Merit System Resolutions?
• Inmate money releases to designated persons may be initiated during the first ______ hours of incarceration?
• EPAs must be submitted to employees within ____ calendar days of being finalized?
• A grievable matter should be discussed with the supervisor within how many days after the event?
• How often must an injured or ill employee report progress to the supervisor when absent for an extended period?
• Which forms are necessary for the supervisor to prepare when an employee has sustained a non-serious injury and only required first aid?
• What is the purpose of the 'Report of significant Exposure to Bodily Fluids' form?
• When an employee has a chronic medical condition, which requirements are listed as required?
• The development of written orders policy provides?
• Which option lists the correct deadline for an employee to initiate a grievance discussion after the event?
• If an employee declines an HBV vaccine, but later accepts it, does the sheriff's office need to provide that employee with the HBV vaccination?
• Initially in the event of the death of an inmate, which division conducts the initial investigation and is advised of the incident?
• Who may authorize prior covert recording of conversations involving office employees?
• Which statement is false regarding law observance when traveling abroad?
• Which factor is considered when evaluating the threat as reasonably perceived by the employee?
• To whom should employees submit a personnel data change form after changes in personal data?
• Which statement best describes the purpose of the Office Code of Conduct?
• Incident Reports (IRs) and Disciplinary Action Reports (DARs) shall be based on articulable facts and shall NEVER include consideration of __________.
• An inmate emergency grievance of an emergency nature shall be processed how?
• Policy GB-2 addresses supervision, coordination, and control at what levels?
• Which option best represents insubordination?
• The merit hearing coordinator does what?
• Policy GB-2 requires supervisors to provide direction, coordination, and control of subordinates at which levels?
• If Attachment B is completed, the supervisor shall promptly do what?
• How should articles of clothing grossly contaminated with blood or other infectious materials be disposed?
• An exposure incident where blood or other potentially infectious materials enters the eye, mouth, or nasal passages is classified as a __________ exposure.
• A _______ is not an acceptable negotiable instrument according to MCSO policy.
• Which digit length correctly represents an ORI?
• When transferring an inmate in medical isolation to another agency, which steps are required?
• Whose responsibility is it to develop emergency procedures to be included as a chapter in the jail facilities operation manual?
• How often does FMO visually inspect fire extinguishers?
• The initial discussion of a grievable matter should occur within how many days?
• Can you legally obtain witness address information from the ACJIS network if asked by a private attorney, or must you contact the MVD directly?
• Can inmates be placed into a pod on medical isolation protocol?
• Transfers to another agency require what?
• Policy states that employees shall not indulge in undue familiarity with inmates or prisoners. The policy is:
• Which item is NOT listed under Use of Force: Authorized Weapons, Equipment, and Techniques?
• Objectives of the CISM Program include:
• Who is the only person that can make a request for source testing in an exposure incident by completing a 'Report of significant Exposure to Bodily Fluids' form and a memorandum?
• The dissemination of CHRI is based on guidelines from which sources?
• Which option best completes the statement: what constitutes a serious health condition?
• Dealing with people fairly, honestly and courteously will reduce what?
• Which action is provided for employees who fail to meet minimum performance standards?
• As a supervisor of an employee of an employee who has been placed on modified duty status due to illness, injury, or disability, you have certain follow up responsibilities. The following would be considered responsibilities of the supervisor.
• If a private attorney asks for a witness address, which is the proper process to obtain it?
• An investigator must consider numerous factors when determining the suitability of a case for investigation suspension. The following are some considerations?
• Who bears the duty to report misconduct?
• Which frequency is specified for the Occupational Safety Division to review safety goals with Division Commanders?
• Which term describes the relation between the need for force and the amount of force used?
• Which of the following is NOT typically considered when determining the suitability of an investigation suspension?
• The dissemination of criminal CHRI is based on guidelines set forth by Federal Regulations, state statutes, and ACJIS user agreements with which agency?
• Which entities collaborate to develop and implement the Occupational Safety Program when the Safety Committee is utilized?
• Which item is NOT among the items to be advised to Communications for a radio-equipped vehicle monitored by Communications?
• What is an Occupational Exposure?
• An appeal may be filed for which actions?
• Within how many days must supervisors review EIS records?
• Family Medical Leave is best described as:
• Inmate housing shall be based on three factors, they are...
• What is the primary purpose of the Maricopa County Law Enforcement Officers Merit System Resolutions?
• Under ARS 13-1210, an employee who is a victim of an inmate assault may do what?
• If a housing unit has been placed on medical isolation protocol, can inmates be transferred to non-protocol housing areas without CHS authorization?
• First Line Supervisor safety considerations include which of the following?
• Which system is used to document misconduct within the Office?
• What is the name of the report used to document exposure incidents involving bodily fluids?
• Which phrase describes what should be documented by supervisors regarding incidents?
• What does the office require regarding discrimination or harassment allegations?
• Employees who have contact with the public should strive to?
• Is MCSO required to provide HBV vaccinations to employees working in an area with potential risk for exposure to HBV?
• What is the supervisor's responsibility regarding an employee on modified duty?
• In planned use of force, an employee SHALL consult with ______ prior to any detention planned use of force incident within a detention facility.
• Who is authorized to approve an employee's modified duty for up to 30 days?
• The legal authority of the sheriff's office originates from the?
• Employees may not fraternize knowingly with anyone who has been in a detention or correctional facility within how many years?
• Family Medical Leave may be used if the employee has an FMLA qualifying event and per guidelines established in the plan named. In which plan are these guidelines established?
• Under what term are employees allowed to sleep on duty?
• Why must the 10% bleach solution be replaced regularly?
• EPA forms will be distributed to bureaus how many days prior to the due date?
• What is the minimum frequency for supervisors to inspect equipment and work environments?
• Within how many calendar days of the suspension's effective date must the order be issued?
• Which technique is restricted to sworn personnel only?
• What is the duty of personnel when they learn of a violation within the Office?
• An Employee may sleep on duty under what condition?
• The threshold rank for requiring SCBA demonstrations every 180 days is:
• Which option correctly states the time allowed for the initial employee discussion of a grievable matter?
• Which of the following is a subtype of empty hand control?
• Who is responsible for determining the root cause of an injury and coordinating corrective action with the Occupational Safety Division?
• Whose responsibility is it to develop emergency procedures included as a chapter in the jail facilities operation manual?
• What should supervisors annotate on the bottom of the Risk Management Incident Reporting Online Claim Form?
• Which scenario would trigger an immediate supervisory response?
• The standardized procedure for preparation of employee disciplinary action cases at Merit hearings states that?
• If an employee declines HBV vaccination initially but later wants it, what is the agency's obligation?
• Who is responsible for forwarding the exposure memorandum to the Occupational Safety Division (OSD) within 24 hours?
• Who coordinates inmate media interviews and notifies the arresting agency?
• Which employees accrue Family Medical Leave?
• What is the correct frequency for division purge items older than three years?
• To whom must immediate safety issues be reported (orally and in writing)?
• How often should supervisors reinforce that bias-based profiling and discriminatory policing are unacceptable?
• Under MCSO Office policy, complaints of the ________ cannot be grieved.
• What is required to be included in the exposure incident memo?
• When the Safety Committee is utilized, what is its primary role in relation to safety?
• Which information about the source individual must be included in the exposure incident memo?
• Which combination of processes may be used to challenge information in personnel records?
• The Office Code of Conduct was drafted to?
• Which statement best describes who determines whether medical isolation is necessary?
• Uniforms shall be neat, clean and worn in compliance with which policy?
• Which of the following is NOT a provision of the Maricopa County Law Enforcement Officers Merit System Resolutions?
• Which statements accurately describe submitting a complaint of discrimination or harassment?
• Which statement best describes the supervisor's responsibilities when an employee is on modified duty?
• Which of the following information must be advised to Communications for a radio-equipped vehicle monitored by Communications?
• IRs and DARs should be based on what?
• Can inmates on medical isolation go to medical areas?
• What should you do if an employee submits a written complaint alleging discrimination based on race?
• Regarding N95 respirators in rooms housing individuals with suspected or confirmed airborne diseases, which statement is correct?
• When additional information about a subordinate's medical status is needed, who should contact the health provider?
• Which of the following is NOT listed as a type of resistance?
• Records of the medical evaluations required by the OSHA CFR must be retained and made available for how long?
• An employee should discuss grievable matters with their supervisor within how many days of the event?
• Which time frame best describes when grievable matters should first be discussed with a supervisor?
• What is an ORI?
• Employees are responsible for submitting a personnel data change form to their supervisor within ________ on any change in personal data.
• In an exposure incident, who shall complete the 'Report of significant Exposure to Bodily Fluids' form, and who shall ensure that the other required steps are completed?
• If a written complaint is provided, which form should be used?
• How long do employees have to complete E-policies?
• Employees below the rank of ______ are required to demonstrate proper use of the SCBA equipment every 180 days.
• Which statement about truthfulness is specified by the Office?
• Is it permissible to report for duty with an odor of alcohol on the breath if there is no alcohol in the system?
• A ten percent bleach solution is an authorized surface disinfectant and, due to its limited shelf life, shall be replaced how often?
• A supervisor shall ensure that all material over ________ years is purged annually from an employee's division file.
• What is required to have the source tested after exposure to blood-borne pathogens?
• Discrimination and Harassment is defined as?
• The supervisor SHALL ensure that all of the following paperwork is completed after a Use of Force?
• Which of the following options correctly states the response window for supervisors?
• Which item is considered a comprehensive requirement for a employee with a chronic medical condition?
• Whose responsibility is it to strive to gain public support and citizen cooperation to better respond to the community's needs?
• Which statement about reporting to work when an employee has a highly contagious airborne disease is accurate?
• What identifying information must be included for the exposed employee in the exposure memo?
• Fit testing shall be completed at least how often by the training division?
• Which statement best summarizes the policy on retaliation?
• Employees shall conduct themselves to reflect favorably on the Office at all times. Which statement is true?
• Which of the following options correctly states the standard response window for supervisors?
• When an inmate leaves custody without receiving all monies due from their inmate fund/canteen system account, what is done with the balance owed?
• How often does FMO inspect fire hoses?
• What is the principal purpose of a formal Employee grievance procedure?
• Which option lists the elements of force present in use of force?
• Which statement best describes the purpose of requiring advance reporting for foreseeable tardiness?