How to Become a Correctional Officer in Connecticut
Introduction
Corrections Officers are not just prison guards. In Connecticut, corrections is a sub-specialty of criminal justice. You must pass a number of tests in order to become a Corrections Officer including a written test and a physical fitness test. You cannot move on to the next test until you have passed the one that comes before it in order. You can find information on the Corrections Officer position in Connecticut online at the following website: www.das.state.ct.us/exam.
Difficulty: Difficult
Instructions
Step 1
Attend college and graduate with a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice (Corrections). You will take courses in psychology, law, and criminology. Get an internship with a law enforcement agency while in school to gain experience.
Step 2
Fill out the Correction Officer Application form which you can find on Connecticut’s website. The application takes about 5 minutes to fill in. At the same time, set the date, time, and place for your written exam.
Step 3
Take the written test. The exam has 85 multiple-choice questions. The exam will test your skills and knowledge of many areas that Corrections Officers need to have in order to be successful. Examples of these subjects are math and reading skills, reasoning abilities, facial recognition, discipline, and communication skills.
Step 4
Pass the physical fitness test. The test is made up of four events:
• Sit and Reach Test
• One-Minute Sit-Up Test
• One-Minute Push-Up Test
• 300 Meter Run Test
You can find descriptions of the tests online.
Step 5
Go for your interview. Your interview will check out your oral communication skills and your qualifications. You will also be asked for a writing sample.
Step 6
Allow a background check to be run on yourself. The comprehensive investigation will include looking into you past employment, education, driving history, and any criminal record that you may have.
Step 7
Get a comprehensive medical examination. This will include a physical and a substance screening.
Step 8
Pass all of these tests and evaluations. The names of the applicants who pass all of the examinations are given to the Department of Correction. They use the info that they are given to make hiring decisions.
Tip
Study for the written exam by doing practice test questions online.
Warning
If you are a smoker, you will want to quit or cut down in order to have a chance to be hired because you need to be physicaly fit to be a corrections officer.
State of Connecticut Correction Officer Selection Process: General Information and Preparation Guide
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