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Correctional Officer

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1. Would you shoot an inmate if you had to?


Overview

This is a difficult question to answer, but it's important that you know how the candidate would respond. You want to hear that they would only use deadly force if they had no other choice, and that they would be able to live with themselves if they had to take a life.

Interview Expectations

An understanding of the law and the ability to apply it
The ability to make a split-second decision
A willingness to accept responsibility for their actions,

Sample Answer

I would only use deadly force if I had no other choice. I would have to live with myself if I didn't.