Many people who are interested in becoming a correctional officer are often discouraged once they get a response back from the HR office of a Correctional Department stated that, for whatever reason, they were not hired, they didn’t make the cut. This may lead you to wonder and second, guess yourself on the steps you […]
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Guide to Correctional Officer Incident Report Writing
Writing reports as a Correctional Officer is one of the most important daily duties that you will be required to complete. The importance of good report writing for correctional officers should not be discounted as your written communication skills will speak volumes about you as an officer without you even saying a word. Which is […]
Requirements to Become a Federal Correctional Officer
The Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP) operates facilities that are structured into 6 regions within the United States; three are located in the eastern part of the U.S, two are located in the Central U.S, and one is located in the Western U.S, which includes Alaska and Hawaii. Typically there are multiple vacancies within various […]
Developing Your Career in Corrections
When you get to the point on your journey to become a correctional officer where you have found the right job to apply for, you’ve completed and submitted an amazing resume, nailed the interview, passed the correctional officer test, and now you’re ready to complete your initial training and keep it moving in the right […]
Weight Loss Tips for Correctional Officers
Many people that contemplate becoming a correctional officer maybe a little hesitant in applying for any available position if they feel that the physical requirements are overly strenuous or a little bit more than they can handle. If the physical requirements aren’t the issue, then maybe it’s the individual’s existing fitness level, namely if they […]
The Fastest Way To Earn College Credits
Many of us who are searching for a correctional officer job and don’t have the required college credits that some positions necessitate can find themselves in a real problem. The simple solution would be to enroll in a correctional officer school and take some of the courses recommended corrections officer take, but that would put […]
How to Become a Correctional Officer in Chicago
Applicants seeking to become a Cook County Correctional Officer in Chicago need to first get into contact with the Cook County Sheriff’s Officer to apply for open positions. The Cook County Department of Corrections (CCDOC) operates one of the largest, single-site county pre-detention centers in the United States at approximately 96 acres. To be considered […]
How to Become a Correctional Officer in New York City
To become a correction officer in New York City, you must meet all of the minimum requirements for the position you’ve applied for and also successfully pass the City of New York’s DOC exam for correction officers. The requirements are: Be 17 ½ years old by the last date of the application period in order […]
How To Become A Correctional Officer
Now that you’ve looked at all the options, you’ve talked to family and friends, and now you are sure you’ve made the right decision on your new career choice, you want to be a correctional officer. So where do you start? The is an endless amount of information on the web on how Well this […]
What Are The Physical Ability Requirements for a Corrections Officer?
The physical ability and agility requirements for correctional officers vary from state to state. Among all of the county’s different jurisdictions, a common baseline standard can be devised based on statewide procedures. Prior to being hired for any position related to corrections officers, prison guards, or jailers, applicants will need to be at a certain […]