1. “Behind Closed Bars”

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3. Exhibiting a courteous, conscientious, and generally businesslike manner in the workplace 3 Copyright © Texas Education Agency 2011. All rights reserved. Images and other multimedia content used with permission.

4. Professional vs. Unprofessional Behavior Copyright © Texas Education Agency 2011. All rights reserved. Images and other multimedia content used with permission.

5.  Treat everyone with respect (at all levels)  Speak without judging, blaming, or demeaning  Listen with an open mind  Avoid gossip, name-calling, and offensive humor  Take responsibility for your behavior 5 Copyright © Texas Education Agency 2011. All rights reserved. Images and other multimedia content used with permission.

6.  Take pride in wearing the TDCJ uniform  Don’t wear your uniform: Exhibiting questionable behaviors  Buying beer  Going to bars Incomplete 6 Copyright © Texas Education Agency 2011. All rights reserved. Images and other multimedia content used with permission.

7.  Each employee brings cultural differences Communication Styles Appearance Beliefs Behaviors  Avoid hot words “you people” “us” or “them”  Respect diversity in the workplace 7 Copyright © Texas Education Agency 2011. All rights reserved. Images and other multimedia content used with permission.

8.  Consequences of disrespect: Hostile work environment Low employee morale Conflict/Tension Low productivity High turnover Litigation  Open, honest communication is key 8 Copyright © Texas Education Agency 2011. All rights reserved. Images and other multimedia content used with permission.

9.  Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Title VII) prohibits employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin; - The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission 9 Copyright © Texas Education Agency 2011. All rights reserved. Images and other multimedia content used with permission.

10. Actions constitute sexual harassment when they:  Affect an individual's employment  Interfere with an individual's work performance OR  Create an intimidating, hostile, or offensive work environment Examples:  Unwelcome sexual advances  Requests for sexual favors  Other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature 10 Copyright © Texas Education Agency 2011. All rights reserved. Images and other multimedia content used with permission.

11. Sexual Harassment Scenario Copyright © Texas Education Agency 2011. All rights reserved. Images and other multimedia content used with permission.

12.  Remember: anything you say or do, can and will be used against you by the offenders.  YOU COULD LOSE YOUR JOB! 12 Copyright © Texas Education Agency 2011. All rights reserved. Images and other multimedia content used with permission.

13.  Intimidation (threats & bullying)  Sarcasm  Excessive criticism, complaining, nitpicking, and negativity  Sabotaging other employees or departments  Fault-finding and blaming behaviors 13 Copyright © Texas Education Agency 2011. All rights reserved. Images and other multimedia content used with permission.

14.  Open hostility towards management or other groups  Frequent use of obscenities, cursing, and swearing  Gossiping, spreading rumors  Language, behaviors, or humor which demeans individuals or groups  Teasing or making others the punch line of a joke 14 Copyright © Texas Education Agency 2011. All rights reserved. Images and other multimedia content used with permission.

15.  Ethics – a set of rules and standards that govern individual conduct. They also establish right and wrong, and good and bad. 15 Copyright © Texas Education Agency 2011. All rights reserved. Images and other multimedia content used with permission.

16. Texas Department of Criminal Justice PD-22 (rev. 12) General Rules of Conduct and Disciplinary Action Guideline for Rules of Conduct and Disciplinary Action Guidelines for Employees http://www.tdcj.state.tx.us/vacancy/hr-policy/pd-22.pdf 16 Copyright © Texas Education Agency 2011. All rights reserved. Images and other multimedia content used with permission.

17.  Falsification of records  Introduction of contraband  Excessive use of force  Officer/Offender relations  Sexual Harassment 17 Copyright © Texas Education Agency 2011. All rights reserved. Images and other multimedia content used with permission.

18.  Integrity  Values  Morals 18 Copyright © Texas Education Agency 2011. All rights reserved. Images and other multimedia content used with permission.

19.  Moral soundness, honesty, and freedom from corrupting influence or motives 19 Copyright © Texas Education Agency 2011. All rights reserved. Images and other multimedia content used with permission.

20.  Beliefs of a person or social group in which they have emotional investment (either for or against something) 20 Copyright © Texas Education Agency 2011. All rights reserved. Images and other multimedia content used with permission.

21.  Concern with the judgment of right or wrong, human action, and character 21 Copyright © Texas Education Agency 2011. All rights reserved. Images and other multimedia content used with permission.

22.  It is a personal opinion or belief  Legal = Ethical  It’s ok if not specifically forbidden 22 Copyright © Texas Education Agency 2011. All rights reserved. Images and other multimedia content used with permission.

23.  Specific moral choices (I will or I will not)  Formed from cultures, families, communities, religious entities, and morals  Unethical behaviors Lying Cheating Stealing Tardiness Vulgarity Being inconsiderate 23 Copyright © Texas Education Agency 2011. All rights reserved. Images and other multimedia content used with permission.

24.  Rules of standards governing a profession  “Work ethic” No abuse of sick leave Arriving early (allow time for unforeseen circumstances) 24 Copyright © Texas Education Agency 2011. All rights reserved. Images and other multimedia content used with permission.

25.  Trustworthiness  Responsibility  Respect  Caring  Citizenship  Fairness 25 Copyright © Texas Education Agency 2011. All rights reserved. Images and other multimedia content used with permission.

26.  Honesty – prohibits stealing, cheating, fraud, or trickery to get anything of value  Loyalty – moral responsibility to promote/protect the interests of an organization  Integrity – treating beliefs about right and wrong as ground rules for behavior 26 Copyright © Texas Education Agency 2011. All rights reserved. Images and other multimedia content used with permission.

27.  Accountability – accept responsibility for decisions; don’t blame others or take credit for work you didn’t do  Self-Restraint – willingness to take advance long-term interests into account  Pursuit of Excellence – diligence, perseverance, good work habits, commitment to quality 27 Copyright © Texas Education Agency 2011. All rights reserved. Images and other multimedia content used with permission.

28.  Courtesy – treating others with consideration  Tolerance & Acceptance – acknowledging another’s beliefs and differences 28 Copyright © Texas Education Agency 2011. All rights reserved. Images and other multimedia content used with permission.

29.  Consideration of others  Treat others the way you want to be treated 29 Copyright © Texas Education Agency 2011. All rights reserved. Images and other multimedia content used with permission.

30.  Contribution to overall good Charity support or volunteer work Voting & Jury duty Reporting crimes 30 Copyright © Texas Education Agency 2011. All rights reserved. Images and other multimedia content used with permission.

31.  Equal treatment of each person Following procedures Impartial treatment Objective discipline 31 Copyright © Texas Education Agency 2011. All rights reserved. Images and other multimedia content used with permission.

32.  Texas Department of Criminal Justice PD-22 (rev. 12) “General Rules of Conduct and Disciplinary Action Guideline for Rules of Conduct and Disciplinary Action Guidelines for Employees” http://www.tdcj.state.tx.us/vacancy/hr-policy/pd-22.pdf  Texas Department of Criminal Justice PD-13 (rev. 5) Sexual Harassment and Discourteous Conduct of a Sexual Nature” http://www.tdcj.state.tx.us/vacancy/hr-policy/pd-13.pdf  The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission http://www.eeoc.gov/policy/vii.html 32 Copyright © Texas Education Agency 2011. All rights reserved. Images and other multimedia content used with permission.