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NYS

Updated 9 hours ago

NY Correctional Academy - 3539 Replies

[QUOTE who="trod in Brooklyn, New York"]2 of the biggest facilites in NYC were part of the 7 closed.. there are like 3 or 4 smaller facilities in...

viking82

Updated 16 hours ago

Nevada State Corrections - 314 Replies

Anyone that is finishing up academy for NDOC please PM me at PRAETORIAN81@AOL.COM. I have few questions to ask you guys. THANK YOU

cmd88

Updated 1 day ago

Show me the money... - 262 Replies

I am thinking about going to school to get my bachelors degree in criminal justice. I want to be in the corrections/probation field. I live in NJ and...

pete

Updated 2 days ago

CDCR, I just passed my written in fresno. June academy a go - 13 Replies

[QUOTE who="Crystal- arroyo grande in Portland, Oregon"]I just passed my written. They told us not to listen to rumors and there will be a June 2012...

Steve

Updated 2 days ago

waiting list - 235 Replies

To wcantwel, Did you do your interview and agility test? If so, I believe the next step would be a phone call to offer you a co position at a...

dave

Updated 2 days ago

Becoming a corrections officer in PA? - 298 Replies

hi i just did my interview at graterford and was wondering how long would it be before i get a reply from them

gsamanez

Updated 4 days ago

felony friendly - 174 Replies

[QUOTE who="Larry in Tampa, Florida"]I have a 4 yr old felony. I was not having any success last year finding a job, even though I have a bachelor's...

Pete

Updated 5 days ago

CDCR June Acadamy 2011 - 2183 Replies

[QUOTE who="mike in Ontario, California"]thanks everyone[/QUOTE] Mike, how did it go? Who is your BG investigator and did you ask him/her what...

john

Updated 6 days ago

MI DOC pre-employment pt test questions - 1 Reply

[QUOTE who="brian314g in West Bloomfield, Michigan"]Hello. So I have read and heard conflicting accounts regarding the pt test, particularly the step...

Nicole

Updated 6 days ago

Corretional Officer Training - 15 Replies

CONGRATULATIONS!!!! Thank you for answering my question. Good luck with your career.

CO waiting

Updated 6 days ago

Have ne questions, feel free to ask. I've been CO for cdcr for three years now. - 22 Replies

Hi Does NE one knows when the next academy will be?

waiting

Updated 6 days ago

Correction Officer in Connecticut - 1553 Replies

Phone call a month ago , nothing heard since

randy23

Updated 9 days ago

Tips for corrections officer interviews. - 249 Replies

Honestly, I wouldn't rely on information on here. There's a lot of posers on this website who will pretend to be in corrections but are really 16...

camunki

Updated 13 days ago

Women Correctional Officers - 50 Replies

[QUOTE who="Tish0619 in Nottingham, Maryland"]Going on interview for corrections officer tomorrow and had a question!!! Do they test u for physical...

jjedrzej

To Late?

Is it to late to register to take the test on feb 4th?

diesle3

TEST 0302

Does anyone knows when they will start calling from test# 0302 ??? please help!!!!!!!

joshua

age requirements

How old do you have to be to take the DOC cival service test in Mass? Thank YOu

Justin

Updated 19 days ago

Oral Peace Officer Psychological Evaluation (POPE) (Pass/Fail) - 173 Replies

Have any of you Californians considered moving to Oregon? I am currently hiring for 59 CO's at the Oregon Department of Corrections. We have our own...

David in Hinesville, Georgia

Updated 23 days ago

probation/parol exam in GA - 1 Reply

I took the test yesterday and my test score was 80. I am afraid that this is not enough to get interview. Does anyone have any experience with this?...

Bryeguy in Bothell, Washington

Updated 24 days ago

Video Assessment for the DOC - 91 Replies

I have a video assessment at the end of the month for a corrections position and I am STOKED! My question is, what do I wear to the assessment? I'm...

MakoMike in Henderson, Nevada

Updated 26 days ago

Las Vegas Dept of Corrections - 1 Reply

I took the written video test for the Las Vegas Dept of Corrections and was placed in "Group 2". Has anybody else taken the test--this is for the...

hello in Sacramento, California

How long does it usually take to get in academy after passing physical tets

Hi! I was wondering if anyone knows how long does it usually take,to get in the acedemy, or at least hear from CDCR after you pass you physical test.

MakoMike in Henderson, Nevada

Updated 27 days ago

Deputy City Marshal // Municipal Court Marshal // {"Court Officer"}-- VIDEO BASED WRITTEN EXAM--Las Vegas Nevada - 2 Replies

I have to take 2 different "Video Based Written Exams" next week for the Deputy City Marshal and the Municipal Court Marshal. Does anybody have an...

SENIOR Officer

Updated 1 month ago

Online colleges - 25 Replies

Troy University- Online Eastern Kentucky University - Online

SENIOR Officer in Prattville, Alabama

Updated 1 month ago

Alabama DOC - 2 Replies

Hello, I am 19 and will be putting in my application as a Correctional Officer Trainee with ADOC. I have a few questions and any information is...

Jrelated1 in Staten Island, New York

Updated 1 month ago

words of wisdom please!! - 108 Replies

I have an orientation session with the nycdoc in less than a week. I just wanted to know what to expect and what this actually means in regards to...

DRUMMER07 in San Jose, California

Updated 1 month ago

Should I pay to attend a County Corrections Program? - 4 Replies

Two questions: Is it meaningless to enter a "County" Corrections Program (not a State academy program) that is 2 months in length and will it...

DRUMMER07 in San Jose, California

HOW TO GET IN SHAPE FOR PAT

I FAILED A RECENT PHYSICAL AGILITIES TEST IN CALIFORNIA. IT WAS FOR HOLDING 165 DUMMY FOR 60 SECS. WHAT IS THE BEST WAY TO GET IN SHAPE FOR SOMETHING...

Specialk in San Francisco, California

Updated 1 month ago

How to prepare for the Physical Abilities Test. - 3 Replies

I applied for the Correctional officer position at Merced County and I was wondering if anyone knew what the Physical Abilities test consist of or...

tinnee83 in Brooklyn, New York

Updated 1 month ago

NYC department of corrections - 7 Replies

I am aware that there is a forum mainly focused on New York state so I figured this could be where questions mainly with NYC doc can be asked and...

Rmc in Sacramento, California

Updated 1 month ago

Oral Interview - 228 Replies

I'm taking my Oral Interview 4-1-08 in the State of Michigan. How long does the interview last? I was told about 2 hours? I am currently studing...

Mattymcb45 in Leominster, Massachusetts

Updated 1 month ago

Psychological oral board for the MA DOC on Dec 3rd 2011 - 1 Reply

I took the psychological oral board for the MA DOC. They told us they would let us know if we passed in 2 weeks. I took the board on Dec 03. Does...

Dominik in Reading, Pennsylvania

Do you need to take a Polygraph test for a CO job in Reading?

Do you need to take a Polygraph test for a job at the Berks county Jail in Reading, PA?

Young E in Oakland, California

What is the easiest Law Enforcement job to get?

I know police agencies are harder to get into, but I heard becoming a corrections officer or probation officer is a lot easier. All I want to know is...

Guy in Murrieta, California

Updated 1 month ago

California Corrections: Failed The Psych interview. need little advice - 11 Replies

I just got a letter that i failed the psych interview, due to stress and excessive drinking. its a long story but im not much of a drinker and who...

capedda in Denver, Colorado

Updated 2 months ago

Jobs for felons - 1 Reply

Does anybody know of any companies or businesses in the Denver Metro area that will hire a felon? My drug conviction was over 5 years ago and I can...

D in Marysville, Washington

Updated 2 months ago

correction officer physical agility test?? - 1 Reply

I was wondering what the agility test consisted of. I am applying in Missouri if that helps

lovely nana

Updated 2 months ago

Curious on how to study for employment exam? - 25 Replies

Hello All, I am new to the forum and just wanted to get some information on the employment exam. I am applying in Maryland and it has the hiring...

Fred in Kingston, Pennsylvania

Updated 2 months ago

Physical ability Testing - 30 Replies

Has anyone taken the Physical ability test for the PA DOC???? Please share so i can get ready

Beth_J in Zanesville, Ohio

Female Corrections Officer in Ohio

I've been offered a job as a corrections officer and would love to chat with any other females with experience in this field.

Rozier CO1 in Norristown, Pennsylvania

Updated 2 months ago

Anyone work for PA DOC? - 9 Replies

I sent my packet back now waiting for the next step, anyone know what is in store for me and have any advice for someone who has there heart set on...

magerdesigns in Rocky Mount, North Carolina

Does the State of Ohio hire felons?

I have been released 10 years ago and my crime was committed back in 1992. I wanted to know if the State of Ohio hires felons as Correctional...

Meredith Peterson in Ocilla, Georgia

Updated 2 months ago

juvenile/probation officer exam - 10 Replies

Has anyone taken this exam in Georgia? I have to take it on Thursday and just wanted to know what to expect. I'm not a psychology or criminal justice...

tiffany martins in New Bedford, Massachusetts

Updated 2 months ago

how to apply - 4 Replies

how do we apply on line for corrections officer

eduardo1g in Chula Vista, California

Updated 3 months ago

Physical Agility Test - 10 Replies

Hi All I have my PAT test soon. How difficult is it? When they say very hard resistance how difficult is it really? And how many minutes are you on...

looking. in Montgomery, Alabama

Updated 3 months ago

Drug Test - 3 Replies

Do they take your urine or hair for Rhode Island Corrections Officer?

Curiosity in Altoona, Pennsylvania

PA DOC

If you are scheduled for a physical, etc.... and you were told that you were selected for the position, is this pretty much a done deal as long you...

curious.... in San Bernardino, California

medical exam

im going soon to go for my medical exam..when they draw blood what is it they test for?

MakoMike in Henderson, Nevada

Updated 3 months ago

CDCR 26K layoff notices - 1 Reply

Well this sucks. I'm in the background stage now, and I guess I will not be getting a job with the CDCR anytime soon with the pending layoffs.

nigera07 in Baltimore, Maryland

Updated 3 months ago

How long does the whole process take? - 9 Replies

I live and applied to work in MD DOC for the county though, I passed my exam and turned in my investigation packet about 2 weeks ago and I was...

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