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juvenile/probation officer exam - 4 Replies

Im a criminal justice major who is working on her bachelors degree in criminal justice geared toward juvenile probation I have a couple of questions...

Has anyone received any info on the March 2010 academy in california? - 1499 Replies

[QUOTE who="ArmyParachutes in Sacramento, California"]..... would not ever get into a position with these inmates without a gun...[/QUOTE] What...

California Youth Corrections Officer/Counselor November Academy - 170 Replies

[QUOTE who="DS916 in West Sacramento, California"]I was finally able to enroll in the course at Delta College... FYI I spoke with Laurie @ the...

Islamist prison group, publication of interest to prison officers

An interesting read for anyone who is interested in learning about a radical Islamist group called Darul Islam, which has a presence in prisons...

Becoming a corrections officer in PA? - 156 Replies

it depends on what was in the HOT urine??? Pot they may forgive...cocaine for instance, maybe not?

Correction Officer in Connecticut - 746 Replies

[QUOTE who="cstrong10 in Connecticut"]you have a 4 yr degree?[/QUOTE] You don't need a degree to get hired at the GS 5 level, as long as you have...

felony friendly - 6 Replies

[QUOTE who="viejo in Chula Vista, California"]If it does you are very lucky out here in Ca I cant even get a trucking training course everyone I have...

Show me the money... - 149 Replies

I love that now since the New Gov, the LEE has been pushed back to May 1st instead of Dec 1. So now Im S.O.L. for the Police Academy. SMH....

Curious on how to study for employment exam? - 6 Replies

lo84, Thanks for the info my man.

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charged but not guilty

I worked for CCA in Florida as a CO. I was charged with battery by an inmate. They took his word (can you believe it?) and I spent months trying to...

Women Correctional Officers - 1 Reply

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

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...

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...

Advice - 2 Replies

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

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...

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...

Correctional officer advice tips?

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

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...

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?

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...

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...

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...

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??

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.

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...

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. ...

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...

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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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Physical ability Testing - 25 Replies

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

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...

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...

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.

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...

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...

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,...

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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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Corrections officer with asthma - 3 Replies

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

i am a corricanal officer in Mississippi

I would like to become a corrianal officer in alaska

typical work hours for CO - 5 Replies

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