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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Guidelines for Proper Grooming & Appearance in Corrections
Regardless of the career, if you are required to wear a uniform then there are almost assuredly some set guidelines on the proper wear and appearance of the said uniform, as well as your personal appearance while in it. While most aspects of your correctional officer uniform are dictated within your department’s regulations on such […]
Steps To Becoming a Corrections Officer in the Military
In the United States Army, the military equivalent to the civilian job of a correctional officer is the 31E, Internment/Resettlement Specialist. As an Internment/Resettlement (I/R) Specialist in the U.S. Army, your daily duties will primarily consist of the operations within military prisons, correctional & detention facilities or as mission dictates. In order to become a […]
Key Areas of Focus on the Correctional Officer Test
As you approach your testing date for your correctional officer test, take a moment to become aware of the key areas of focus that will be apart of the test so that you have a better understanding of not only what you should expect to appear on the test, but also what you should focus […]
Creating Your Correctional Officer Cover Letter
Before you submit your application for a correctional officer job, you’ll need to ensure that you include not only a copy of your most recent and highly targeted resume for the particular job that you are applying for, but to ensure the best results, you should also include a cover letter as well. Corrections officers […]
Recommended Reading for Correctional Officers
For those who are new to the field of corrections or if you have been a correctional officer for a number of years and you’re looking for some great books related to your career then this is it. The below booklist includes some great books, both true stories, fiction, and fact-based resource guides that anyone […]
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 […]
How Old Is Too Old To Become A Correctional Officer?
Age ain’t nothing but a number! Well, at least that’s what the song says, but seriously, can you be too old to become a correctional officer? While it’s true that there are minimum requirements to becoming a correctional officer, but rarely if ever do you see any mention to a persons age as a disqualifier […]
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 […]