Correctional Corporal Interview Questions

16 Name a time when your patience was tested. How did you keep your emotions in check?
17 Describe a time when located and/or recaptured an escapee.
18 Provide an effective method you have used to ensure security of correctional facilities. How do you ensure that locks, window bars, grills, doors, gates, etc. are in good condition?
19 Please share an experience in which you presented to a group. What was the situation and how did it go?
20 Provide an example when your ethics were tested.
21 What is the state of your logs of prisoner activities? What is one thing you would like to improve?
22 Share an experience in which your attention to detail and thoroughness had an impact on your last company.
23 Share an example of when you went above and beyond the "call of duty". (Look for answers that show the candidate is dependable.)
24 Provide an experience in which you used a weapon, handcuffs, and/or physical force to maintain discipline and order.
25 Describe your experience searching prisoners, vehicles, and cells.
26 Provide an example of a time when you were able to demonstrate excellent listening skills. What was the situation and outcome?
27 Share your experience screening visitors.
28 What is the key to success when communicating with the public.
29 Tell me how you organize, plan, and prioritize your work.
30 Describe your experience maintaining prisoner records.