Study Guide: Law, Public Safety, Security & Corrections Core Assessment
Study Guide: Law, Public Safety, Security & Corrections Core Assessment
Standards and Test Content
A. Academic Foundations (10 questions)
- Demonstrate knowledge of basic arithmetic operations such as addition, subtraction, multiplication and division.
- Apply data and measurements to solve a problem.
- Analyze diagrams, charts, graphs and tables to interpret results.
- Record time using a 24-hour clock.
- Understand basic terminology used by workers in law and public safety occupations.
B. Communications (20 questions)
- Interpret verbal and nonverbal communication.
- Recognize barriers to communication.
- Report subjective and objective information.
- Recognize elements of communication using a sender-receiver model.
- Apply speaking and active listening skills.
- Recognize elements of written and electronic communication (spelling, grammar, formatting).
- Interpret verbal and nonverbal cues/behaviors.
- Communicate effectively with diverse individuals.
C. Problem-Solving & Critical Thinking (9 questions)
- Identify common tasks that require the use of problem-solving skills.
- Guide others through the process of recognizing concerns and making informed decisions.
- Analyze situations and behaviors that affect conflict management.
- Implement stress management techniques.
- Identify with others' feelings, needs and concerns.
- Resolve conflicts using conflict resolution skills.
D. Information Technology Applications (3 questions)
- Identify methods and types of data collected in law, public safety, security and corrections.
- Employ techniques to ensure documentation is timely, complete and accurate.
- Apply the fundamentals of privacy and confidentiality with regard to personal information.
- Identify legal and regulatory requirements related to the use of personal information.
- Identify and apply policies and procedures for access and disclosure of personal information.
- Describe the consequences in terms of disciplinary action of inappropriate use of personal information.
- Apply basic computer concepts and terminology in order to use computers and other mobile devices.
- Demonstrate basic computer operating procedures.
- Demonstrate the use of file organization and information storage.
- Use basic word processing, spreadsheet and database applications.
- Evaluate the validity of web-based resources
- Demonstrate appropriate email and social media usage.
E. Systems (4 questions)
- Describe the types and functions of organizations in law, public safety, security and corrections.
- Explain the functions and interactions between various local, county, state and federal organizations in law, public safety, security and corrections.
F. Safety, Health & Environmental (13 questions)
- Assess workplace conditions with regard to safety and health.
- Identify safety hazards common to workplaces.
- Apply principles of body mechanics.
- Comply with safety signs, symbols and labels.
- Understand implications of hazard materials.
- Understand principles of infection control.
- Apply personal safety procedures based on Occupational Safety and Health Administration
- (OSHA) and Centers for Disease Control (CDC) regulations.
- Use knowledge of First Aid procedures.
- Use knowledge of CPR procedures.
- Use safety equipment correctly.
- Apply principles of basic emergency response in natural disasters and other emergeny situations.
G. Leadership & Teamwork (18 questions)
- Understand roles and responsibilities of team members.
- Recognize characteristics of effective teams.
- Recognize methods for building positive team relationships.
- Analyze attributes and attitudes of an effective leader.
- Apply effective techniques for managing team conflict.
H. Ethics & Legal Responsibilities (11 questions)
- Analyze legal responsibilities.
- Explain laws governing harassment, labor and individual rights.
- Differentiate between legal and ethical issues impacting workers in law and public safety careers.
- Recognize ethical issues and their implications.
- Understand religious and cultural values and their impact on public service.
I. Employability & Career Development (10 questions)
- Classify personal traits and attitudes desirable for workers in law and public safety.
- Summarize professional standards as applied to hygiene, dress, language, confidentiality, and behavior.
- Apply employability skills in the workplace.
- Identify training, education and certification requirements for common occupations within the law, public safety, security and corrections cluster.
- Compare careers within the law, public safety, security and corrections pathways.
- Develop components of a personal portfolio.
- Understand the process for obtaining employment.
J. Technical Skills (2 questions)
- Maintain records to facilitate access to and exchange of information.
- Write realistic performance goals, objectives and action plans.
- Prioritize tasks to be complete.
- Develop timelines using time management knowledge and skills.