Basic addition and subtraction exercises that many people failed. We had to keep track of and maintain a total number of inmates as they were moved from cell to cell. 4 of 12 applicants in my test group were selected for training.
Correctional Officer Interview Questions
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Many questions on the exam tested a person's thought process, ability to think through challenging ethical/moral decision making skills. The questions were formatted to distinguish a person's personality types and reaction to violence, opposition and coping ability.
Were you ever in the military ?
Why do you want to work as a correctional officer
Felonies?
What would you do if a co worker had a dispute with you and asked you to fight them in the parking lot after work
What is/are my weaknesses? Taking a negative and making it a positive weakness.
If the CO in charge was being beaten in the courtyard what would you do. The tricky part is that you should do nothing until another CO arrives on scene. You can call for backup and radio it in, but the dept has a policy, at least two officers.
Have I ever worked in a jail environment before?
Let's say two inmates start fighting in front you. Would you jump in and break it up?
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