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MAC

Updated 4 hours ago

Correction Officer in Connecticut - 2272 Replies

[QUOTE who="mdCT in Waterbury, Connecticut"]Congrats Mac! Did you get a W2 call? When was your interview?[/QUOTE] Yes... I recieved the W2...

Vdub70

Updated 5 hours ago

CDCR June Acadamy 2011 - 4246 Replies

Just talked to my analyst. After 2 and a half years I just got word I'm on the eligibility list for hire. She said I should be on the next academy....

C O REYES

Updated 6 hours ago

CDCR MAY ACADEMY 2013 - 25 Replies

[QUOTE who="june cadet in Stockton, California"]March 6. Mine cleared in two weeks. Have you contacted them?[/QUOTE] Yes I have been contacting...

Teegrid

Updated 1 day ago

NY Correctional Academy - 13870 Replies

[QUOTE who="Steelieboyrookie in Valley stream, New York"]Teegridinbkyln did u do your agility yesterday,because my written is also the June...

bragg

Updated 1 day ago

Nevada State Corrections - 605 Replies

once your in, what kind of special assignments can you work

june cadet

Updated 3 days ago

CDCR Women - 43 Replies

[QUOTE who="Yess1976 in Long Beach, California"]Cool! I applied then too but withdrew before the written.[/QUOTE] I'll keep you posted!! Good luck...

june cadet

Updated 3 days ago

CDCR ACADEMY JUNE 2013 - 1 Reply

[QUOTE who="june cadet in Stockton, California"]Who is was selected for June academy?[/QUOTE] Who else was selected for June academy?

theoldgoalie

Updated 3 days ago

waiting list - 978 Replies

[QUOTE who="Tdog in Saginaw, Michigan"]I'm not sure about the one in January, I say this only because the police academy start in Jan 2014 and I hear...

frank galvez

Updated 6 days ago

Tomorrow I take the written exam. CDCR - 11 Replies

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Valkat

Updated 7 days ago

Oral Interview - 227 Replies

For the background check they ask about your parents information. Does anyone know if it disqualifys you if they are illegals or if it would cause a...

Doc

Updated 8 days ago

2013 cdcr Physical test - 2 Replies

[QUOTE who="mando in Stockton, California"]Yes I'm taking it on the 13 in fresno.I heard the test will be obstacles? Have any advice?[/QUOTE] check...

orozco

Updated 11 days ago

CDCR Peace officer psychologial evaluation appeal - 2 Replies

I took it two months ago, today the letter came in. I’m a supervisor with the security company I work for, and we have one person who is retired...

schecter1556

Updated 17 days ago

Conditions in New York State Correction Academy - 15 Replies

I got my call to go to the academy on may 19th and I see gray shorts are on the list of things to bring and was wondering what they had to be? Can...

Sierra

PFT CDCR

ANY ADVICE? I TAKE MINES MONDAY IN ONTARIO

Marcus C

Updated 19 days ago

felony friendly - 195 Replies

[QUOTE who="david allen bennett in Houston, Texas"]if i had guts enough to do it i would commit suicide. im fully disabled and dont know the...

HellsKeeper

Updated 20 days ago

Tips for corrections officer interviews. - 250 Replies

[QUOTE who="smendoza in Modesto, California"]WOW what a hater!!! I don't think I'd be mad, but that would make me see what kind of friend he really...

thepack469

Updated 1 month ago

Becoming a corrections officer in PA? - 401 Replies

I just got a letter to do medical and physical and mmpi for Graterford. All will be done by may 14th. I have the medical this Friday. Had the...

SD

Interview coming up

So I have 2 interviews coming up, both in VA. One is at Shenandoah Valley Juvenile Center and on as a correction officer. I was told to show up for...

kye9607

Updated 2 months ago

Women Correctional Officers - 57 Replies

Hi im from philadelphia and i applied for a city c.o. I was wondering after u actually hired how long is the whole training process and do u get paid...

Big D559 in visalia, California

CDCR Oral Psych evaluation

whats up guys I am in the same process as most of you going to go take written psych this week! would just like some feedback and info on what type...

Ldot in Montclair, New Jersey

Updated 3 months ago

Anyone work for PA DOC? - 14 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...

waiting in Millsboro, Delaware

Updated 3 months ago

Show me the money... - 266 Replies

What are typical corrections officer salaries? Do some companies pay a lot more for this position than others? What does a top earner make in this...

ROBERT007 in Cookeville, Tennessee

CORRECTONAL OFFICERS

DO CORRECTIONAL OFFICERS IN TENN GET PAID TRAINING AND PAID UNIFORMS? Thanks for your reply!

buffalohopeful in Buffalo, New York

Updated 3 months ago

list 25168 NYS Corrections. - 3 Replies

I just took my psych written this morning and have my 1-1 on the 23-my background and agility are on the 27. Just trying to see who is where on this...

dwjock56 in Massena, New York

Updated 3 months ago

ny corrections test april 2013 - 1 Reply

hey guys, criminal justice student here and already a state employee.just curious what i should study in preparation to the up and coming...

waiting to get hired in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Updated 3 months ago

Physical ability Testing - 37 Replies

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

aawermann in Baltimore, Maryland

Updated 4 months ago

How long does the whole process take? - 17 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...

LUMIERE EST in Norcross, Georgia

Updated 4 months ago

Correction Officers in Huntsville,TX - 5 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.

Erica in Savannah, Georgia

Updated 4 months ago

juvenile/probation officer exam - 11 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...

shug19013 in Wilmington, Delaware

Updated 5 months ago

delaware c/o exam - 1 Reply

hello i just got qulaified for test on the 24 of this month for corrections in delaware does any body knows wat the nxt step & what should i expect...

saz1005 in New York, New York

Updated 5 months ago

civil service exam scores - 9 Replies

is a 79 to low? how soon can i retake the exam? i took it on 1/8/10.

Seanmichael787 in Poughkeepsie, New York

Updated 6 months ago

New York State Corrections Academy - 1 Reply

This question goes out to anyone in the academy how is the physical training.? Also how did the go about picking the prisons you will be assigned...

Hire_me_dammit in Fort Wayne, Indiana

Updated 6 months ago

Online colleges - 26 Replies

I was wondering if any one knows of good legit schools where you can complete your degree completely over the computer? I heard University of...

MtnDeb in Mammoth Lakes, California

Updated 6 months ago

New Ca dept of Corrections written exam - 130 Replies

HELP! I just found out that the written exam I am going to take Dec 2nd,2010 has changed from the sample one.Can anyone who has recently taken the...

T. Watkins (ADOC) in Prattville, Alabama

Updated 7 months ago

Alabama DOC - 7 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...

MSUDiva in Newark, New Jersey

Updated 8 months ago

Curious on how to study for employment exam? - 27 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...

MSUDiva in Newark, New Jersey

Maryland Department of Corrections

Anyone going through the hiring process or have already gone through the hiring process?... Please share your experience

liposuction in New York, New York

Updated 9 months ago

new york state correction officer physical? - 8 Replies

Does anyone know whats on the correction officer physical. One video on youtube showed dragging and lifting dummies, stairs, jumping over a low...

Bryeguy in Bothell, Washington

Updated 9 months ago

Video Assessment for the DOC - 129 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...

MISTERLOVE in Antioch, Tennessee

Updated 9 months ago

correctional officer examination for the sheriff department in davidson county nashville tennessee - 8 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...

J-W- in DC, District of Columbia

Updated 9 months ago

What is the easiest Law Enforcement job to get? - 2 Replies

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...

tom in Providence, Rhode Island

Nys Doc Thread

Why is that thread frequently locked up?

queenie raines in Pageland, South Carolina

correctional officers at fbop institution

why do the women that work as a cops or CO's at the prisons try to act like the men they work with just with a nastier altitude that's not cause...

Tommy W in Prattville, Alabama

Updated 10 months ago

Drug Test - 4 Replies

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

Upset co in Cliffside Park, New Jersey

Updated 10 months ago

Have ne questions, feel free to ask. I've been CO for cdcr for three years now. - 23 Replies

Reading all of your guys comments, brings back memories when I went thru the process. Feel free to ask ne questions.

csa in Jamaica, New York

disquilified for asthma

I went for physcial and passed, however one of the questions were do you have asthma and I answered yes. I was told to take a breathing test and I...

J-W- in DC, District of Columbia

Updated 10 months ago

Should I pay to attend a County Corrections Program? - 5 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...

manny in Miami, Florida

Updated 11 months ago

mdcc - 6 Replies

I applied about 3 weeks ago to Miami Dade corrections did my orientation,past my fbat, took my pat test past that. Getting ready to turn all paper...

Nicole in Baltimore, Maryland

Updated 11 months ago

Corretional Officer Training - 22 Replies

I want to work for baltimore city as a correctional officer. i wanted to know does anyone know where the 6 week training will be because i do not...

friendlyadvisor in Buffalo, New York

Updated 11 months ago

DO U RELOCATE FOR CORRECTION OFFICERS TRAINING? - 7 Replies

I LIVE IN MANHATTAN,NY... BUT THE INTERVIEW PROCESS WILL TAKE PLACE IN ALBANY,NY... DO I HAVE TO RELOCATE FOR TRAINING?

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