Correction Officer Exam: with 7 Practice Tests

by Donald J. Schroeder, Frank A. Lombardo

Updated to reflect the most recent requirements for correction officer candidates, including sheriff's departments,Correction Officer Exam with 7 Practice Tests presents strategies for the different question types used on correction officer exams in jurisdictions across the country. It also contains hundreds of practice questions written in the style used on official examinations.

The authors, both highly experienced retired law enforcement officers, also present an overview of correction officers' duties and requirements.

New to this edition:



 Strategy for handling computer-based multiple-choice questions, which are becoming the norm in civil service entrance exams.




 Strategy for handling a new question type known as “word selection.” 




 A diagnostic test and six full-length practice exams come with answer keys, diagnostic charts, and answer explanations. 



All exams are similar in content to those given across the country.

536 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1996

Reviews

[Helen · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a fascinating book to read, if you want to know what correction officers do! I enjoyed taking several of the tests, too.