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Entourage17

Updated 58 minutes ago

Correction Officer in Connecticut - 697 Replies

This is a CT DOC forum only......

wifeofco

Updated 3 hours ago

Has anyone received any info on the March 2010 academy in california? - 1278 Replies

Yes, I know the City of Stockton is fighting back.. however, Bakersfield said "Bring it here... we'll take the jobs!!" So that may just be what...

KJinFresno

Updated 3 hours ago

California Youth Corrections Officer/Counselor November Academy - 74 Replies

I bought it.. my head is too small for it though. The smallest size was s/m and i guess i'll have my hair in it to make it fit.. It will look a...

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S.Martin

Updated 3 days ago

Women Correctional Officers - 1 Reply

I know that there has to be someone who will response!!!!!!!!!!!

Katy Lynda

Updated 3 days ago

Show me the money... - 147 Replies

Curt - Moving and checking into a position for a CO1 position in Monroe County PA - Do you know what the health benefits are and how long before...

Gaiden

Updated 3 days ago

Has anyone received any info on the Nov academy in california? - 1339 Replies

[QUOTE who="DS916 in West Sacramento, California"]Gaidnen can you post the link for that thread? I tried to find, it, but a lot other stuff popped...

scooby

Updated 4 days ago

felony friendly - 5 Replies

Well im looking for felony friendly jobs around Minnesota. Do anyone know where i can find some?

robbulahan

Updated 6 days ago

Has anyone recently applied to CDCR - 2 Replies

The easiest is to take the P.C. 832 courses one class is five days long,and the other is three days.So are you able to take the written test if so...

kat88

Updated 6 days ago

Advice - 2 Replies

my mom was 110 lbs and 5 ft 5. She got in just fine...

kat88

SCW

OK so I applied online for CDCR as a CO. moms a CO dads a LT. I just got my letter with my SCW sore. its a 75? I guess this qualifies me to take...

Anthony

Updated 10 days ago

Oral Interview - 97 Replies

None of what has been said here sounds anything like the procedure I have been a part of in New York. I took the test in October 2007 and just...

aabney001 in Wilmington, Delaware

Correctional officer advice tips?

I'm taking the exam on friday the 30th. Any advice or tips on the hiring process and exam. Thanks

Marley Patterson in Hialeah, Florida

Updated 16 days ago

Becoming a corrections officer in PA? - 152 Replies

I'm interested in becoming a Corrections Officer in Pennsylvania. I currently live in NJ but am soon moving to PA around Harrisburg area so Camp...

Dori Butterick in Dalton, Georgia

Updated 17 days ago

Top corrections officer skills needed to get the job. - 10 Replies

What are the top 3 traits or skills every corrections officer must have to excel? Can you suggest any tips or insights to develop your corrections...

hopefill CO in Watertown, New York

Updated 21 days ago

NY Correctional Academy - 2 Replies

Does anyone know if or when the next NYSDOC 8 week academy training is and how long before your eligibility expires?

Sue in Lennon, Michigan

Updated 24 days ago

waiting list - 155 Replies

Hey, I'm on the waiting list to go to training in Michigan, does anyone know how long that might be? I know they just finished one up, does anyone...

ERIC in Downey, California

Updated 27 days ago

Pre-Investigatory Interview? - 1 Reply

I just took and passed my physical test last august in Rancho Cucamonga to become a CO. I am now waiting to be contacted for my Pre-Investigatory...

walls in Burnsville, Minnesota

Updated 27 days ago

Tips for corrections officer interviews. - 157 Replies

Do you have any tips to help prepare for an upcoming corrections officer interview? Are there common interview questions that come up again and...

hos in forty fort, Pennsylvania

job transfer

i currently am a co in PA and when my training is up i want to transfer down south..what options are open to me??

Trina in Houston, Texas

Updated 1 month ago

Correction Officers in Huntsville,TX - 3 Replies

Passed test and background check. Anyone know how long it is taking to get on now? Also was wondering if they are going for re-hires first.

macnmo in Fresno, California

Updated 1 month ago

Oral Peace Officer Psychological Evaluation (POPE) (Pass/Fail) - 26 Replies

Has anyone taken this evaluation for the CDCR lately? I was wondering what is needed to prepare for this or what kind of questions are asked. I...

mrsunique01 in Independence, Kansas

job at walgreens

I recently was offered a job at walgreens. I took my drugscreen on last wednesday i was told that it would take 48-72 for my results to come back. ...

Akela in Atmore, Alabama

Correctional Officer Trainee

What do it me that you were Considered but not selected for the position... But the state peronal dept have told me the i have to take a psychology...

woods in Brooklyn, New York

correctional officer

how do I BECOME A CORRECTIONAL OFFICER?

tbtaina in New York, New York

Updated 2 months ago

Need Advice! - 3 Replies

I just found out i have an FBI file because of an arrest back in 1994. It just cost me a job that i wanted, now i wonder if this will hurt my chance...

Todd in Black Mountain, North Carolina

Updated 2 months ago

juvenile/probation officer exam - 3 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...

BSOdeputy in Modena, New York

Updated 2 months ago

Awaiting My Processing - 1 Reply

I took the civil service exam for Correction Officer Trainees in October 2007. The State froze funding and hiring for some time, but I've heard the...

lopez1218 in Reston, Virginia

How long does the whole process take?

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...

alreadytookit in Talbott, Tennessee

Updated 2 months ago

correctional officer examination for the sheriff department in davidson county nashville tennessee - 3 Replies

Hi everyone, i am gettiing ready to take a written exam for correctional officers in davidson county nashville tennessee. Does anyone know what the...

joe in Middletown, Connecticut

Updated 3 months ago

Have been arrested can this Jam me up? - 4 Replies

I am 34 years old and i was arrested when i was 19 Years old have not been in trouble since then. It was Dismissed and sealed does this stop me from...

John in Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania

Updated 3 months ago

Physical ability Testing - 25 Replies

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

Steve Truong in Saratoga, California

Updated 3 months ago

Nevada State Corrections - 3 Replies

I passed the physical fitness test, and took the drug test and physch exam. I go a conditional offer of employment stating: It will take 10-16...

Steve Truong in Saratoga, California

Updated 3 months ago

Advice please? - 1 Reply

I'm a 17 year old female who has controlled asthma, polycystic ovarian syndrome (which puts me at risk for high blood pressure, heart disease and...

allen in New Haven, Connecticut

Updated 4 months ago

Connecticut Corrections Officer Academy - 4 Replies

Hey does anyone when when the next Connecticut CO Academy Class starts? My oral board is on May 14th.

MATT STUART in Villanova, Pennsylvania

Updated 4 months ago

Anyone work for PA DOC? - 2 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...

pross in Lisburn, United Kingdom

Updated 4 months ago

Getting a corrections officer job. - 7 Replies

How did you get your start doing corrections officer work, and what career moves did you make to get to your current position? Do you need a...

jckthomas in Syracuse, New York

CO's

Encounter's with CO's are not always pleasant for the inmate or the officer. Knowing some men in this field of work has shown me some of the cold,...

Displaced Legal Professional in Denver, Colorado

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mforman in Fremont, Nebraska

ER RN and Neuro Trauma ICU RN's Needed on Contract in East TN

I am looking for a qualified ER RN that is compact or TN Licesned to start in June on a night shift ER Contract. It will be for 13 weeks and start no...

samual in Chandigarh, India

Updated 5 months ago

Credit Problems - 3 Replies

I live here in Menifee California, I am going to try out for the correctional department as a youth correctional officer. My question is; I had very...

rita in Albuquerque, New Mexico

Updated 5 months ago

becoming a co - 1 Reply

thinking about becoming a co for volusia county,but im worried about a couple of things,i have no experence being around people that have broken the...

Estaban in Marietta, Pennsylvania

Updated 5 months ago

Curious on how to study for employment exam? - 3 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...

Barbara Dorsey in Union, New Jersey

Updated 5 months ago

When Should I Apply? I'm currently in the Army about to deploy. (Michigan Corrections) - 2 Replies

I'm in the army, supposed to get out in about 4 months but I'm getting stop lossed to deploy again ....gotta love the army! I want to get out and...

CJGurl77 in Spokane, Washington

Hours for newly hired "on-call" Corrections Officers in Washington State??......

i just got offered the job.....and the next step is the 6-week Corrections Worker CORE training academy.... but i'm really interested to know how...

meisha strickland in Leakesville, Mississippi

Updated 6 months ago

Corrections officer with asthma - 3 Replies

Can you be denied employment as a corrections officer if you have well controlled asthma?

meisha strickland in Leakesville, Mississippi

i am a corricanal officer in Mississippi

I would like to become a corrianal officer in alaska

Anthony in Galesburg, Illinois

Updated 6 months ago

typical work hours for CO - 5 Replies

Does anyone happen to know what the typical work hours are for a corrections officer in illinois?

Millie in Vancouver, Washington

Updated 6 months ago

Correctional officer - 1 Reply

ya i am 17 and i am picking around to see if a correctional officer would be right for me

Butch in the boro in Murfreesboro, Tennessee

Updated 7 months ago

Correction - 4 Replies

If a person has not smoke pot for over 10 years or longer, will they be able to work for the correction department?

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