This behavioral question will offer a meaningful glimpse into your personality, as well as your soft skills. They're aiming to get a glimpse of your mediation and negotiation skills. The interviewer needs to know how adept and effective you are at diplomacy and working swiftly towards a communal end goal, before resorting to any physical altercations. They are also curious if you have issues with people in positions of authority, or if you strive to preserve the peace, and exhibit respect for your superiors.

Any position within the department of corrections is typically a stressful environment. This can easily result in intense situations between correctional officers, coworkers, or inmates. Exhibit your non-defensive communications skills here, as well as your ability to function as a mediator between those who don't see eye to eye. Convey a possession of strong conflict resolution skills in your example.

Avoid any examples of conflict in the workplace with your superiors or coworkers. Avoid examples where violence was the first reaction to a situation, or where the chain of command was not respected. The key here is to exhibit your inner strength and your capability to work in high-stress situations with composure.