Transcript Departmental Values, Ethical Conduct, and Professionalism. Staff Development Emergency Operations Performance Objectives • Identify 12 areas detailed in the State Ethic Laws and Administrative Rules, which.

Departmental Values, Ethical
Conduct, and Professionalism.
Staff Development Emergency Operations
Performance
Objectives
• Identify 12 areas detailed in the State
Ethic Laws and Administrative Rules,
which govern the conduct of all State
employees
• Identify 12 expectations of Departmental
staff as emphasized in the Code of Ethics
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Performance Objectives
• Identify 20 topics that are
found in the IDOC Standards
of Conduct
• Identify 4 components of
making ethical decisions
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General Standards of Conduct
• Impartiality
• Proper channels
• Guard against
private gain
• Avoid conflict of
interest
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Ethical Issues
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Gifts, Entertainment, Food, & Drink
Honoraria
Appearances, Activities, & Expenses
Political Activity
Moonlighting
Conflict of Interest
Compensation for Official Duties
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Ethical Issues
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Confidential Information
Special Terms & Benefits
Use of State Property, Personnel, Time
Post-Employment Restrictions
Nepotism
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IDOC
Code of Ethics
I shall maintain high standards of honesty,
integrity, and impartiality free from any personal
considerations, favoritism, or partisan demands
in connection with my duties.
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IDOC
Code of Ethics
I shall be courteous, considerate, and prompt
when dealing with the public, realizing that as
state employees and employees of the
Department, we serve the public.
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IDOC Code of Ethics
I shall maintain mutual respect and
professional cooperation in my relationships
with staff members of the
Department of Correction.
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IDOC Code of Ethics
I shall be firm, fair, and
consistent in the
performance of my duties
and shall not allow my
personal convictions,
beliefs, prejudices, or
biases to interfere with my
official acts or decisions.
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IDOC Code of Ethics
I shall uphold the provisions of
the United States Constitution,
the Constitution of the State of
Indiana, federal and state laws,
rules and regulations, and the
policies and procedures of the
Department.
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IDOC Code of Ethics
I shall conduct myself, whether on-duty or offduty, in a manner that will not bring dishonor or
disrepute to the Department or the State of
Indiana.
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IDOC Code of Ethics
I shall maintain the
confidentiality of any
information entrusted to
me and designated as
confidential.
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IDOC Code of Ethics
I shall not use my position
with the Department for
personal gain.
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IDOC Code
of Ethics
I shall not discriminate against any person,
including offenders, other staff persons, or the
public, in any manner on the basis of race, color,
creed, religion, sex, national origin, gender,
sexual orientation or gender identity, physical or
mental disability.
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IDOC Code of Ethics
I shall not accept nor solicit, from anyone
including offenders and/or offender families or
acquaintances, anything of value,
including a gift, gratuity, favor,
entertainment, or loan, which is
or may appear to be designed
to influence any official conduct.
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IDOC Code of Ethics
I shall maintain the highest
standards of personal
hygiene, grooming, and
neatness while on-duty or
when representing the
Department in any manner.
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IDOC Code of Ethics
I shall report any corrupt
or unethical behavior that
could impact upon the
operation of the
Department.
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Information and Standards
of Conduct
IDOC Information and Standards
of Conduct (Policy 04-03-103)
establishes information and
standards of conduct for all
Department staff.
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Information and Standards
of Conduct
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Personal Gain
Conflicts of Interest
Solicitation and Selling
Trafficking
Contact/Relationships
Discrimination
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Information and Standards of
Conduct
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Duty to Report
Use of Physical Force
Use of Intoxicants
Use of Tobacco
Insubordination
Searches
Arrests/Convictions
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Information and Standards
of Conduct
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Dereliction of Duty
Use of Slang, Derogatory References
Leaving a Duty Post
Confidentiality
Nepotism
Reporting
Conduct Unbecoming
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Groundwork for Making
Ethical Decisions
• We all have the power to decide what we do and
what we say
• We are responsible for the consequences of our
choices
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Components to Making
Ethical Decisions
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Taking choices seriously
Recognizing important decisions
Good decisions are both ethical and effective
Discernment and discipline
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The ethical decisions you make
are a reflection not only on the
Department and the State, but
ultimately on you.
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Congratulations! You have completed
the module on “Departmental Values,
Ethical Conduct, and Professionalism”.
If you have any questions, review the
module again.
Please proceed to the next module.
Thank You!
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