Correctional Officer

Let’s face it, not every person who takes the Correctional Officer examinations will make it. The truth is, although every candidate for this officer’s position wants to pass the exams, not everyone is willing to put in effort and hard work. And this is where the wheat is separated from the chaff. If you want […]

The job of a corrections officer is ideal for individuals who prefer working in an environment that is relatively quiet and has very little exposure to noise pollution, with the competency and ability to deal appropriately with people from any race, religion, socio-economic background, age, culture, and nationality. If you think this is the perfect […]

The correctional officer exam is usually the step right before the oral interview. If you do well on the test, the next phase is normally a sit down with the higher ups for an interview. There’s a lot riding on the examination as it will determine if you move ahead in the hiring process or […]

Honestly it really doesn’t matter if you’re aiming to be a prison guard, county jailer, or a detention officer inside a state/federal prison. The interview questions will likely be similar as inmates have similar habits. Therefore, be prepared for questions like “why do you want to become a corrections officer” or “what are the duties […]

Have you ever wondered what it’s like to work as a correctional officer in a county jail, prison, or maybe what it takes to become one? As someone whose been in law enforcement for over 10 years, I can tell you that there are some people who don’t care about upholding the law, and unfortunately, […]