Entry-Level Corrections Officer Examination



Job Details

Entry-Level Corrections Officer Examination
Employer

State of Michigan

Salary

$1,360.00 - $2,080.00 Biweekly

Location

Multiple Vacancies and Locations Available - See Posting for Details, MI

Job Type

Examination ONLY

Job Number

1999-13-EntLvlCorrEx

Department

Examinations ONLY

Opening Date

07/30/2013

Closing Date

Continuous

Job Description

The Michigan Civil Service Commission is Accepting Applications for the
Entry-Level Corrections Officer Examination


This examination tests for the following classification.
 
Corrections Officer 8
 
Employees in this job oversee and participate in the custody, security, and treatment of prisoners in correctional facilities including major institutions, camps, and correction centers.

Required Education and Experience

Completion of 15 semester/23 term college credits in one or a combination of the following areas: correctional administration, criminal justice, criminology, psychology, social work, sociology, counseling and guidance, educational psychology, family relations, pastoral counseling, or law enforcement.

Additional Requirements and Information

Written Examination

This examination consists of three test sections of video questions to assess the knowledge, skills, and abilities critical to security positions. Because this is a video test, there will be no late admissions. You must achieve passing scores on all three sections to pass. Applicants may retake this exam after a six-month period. 
Section
Time
Section 1: Human Interaction
1 hour and 20 minutes
Section 2: Reading Comprehension
15 minutes
Section 3: Incident Observation Report Writing
30 minutes
 
There are testing waivers if you possess specific college credits, a bachelor’s degree, military service, and/or former corrections security training and experience. The Michigan Civil Service Commission will determine if an applicant can waive testing based on the information attached to the submission.
 
 
IF YOU:
YOU MUST:
YOU CAN:
 
 
 
Have completed 15 semester/23 term qualifying college credits.
Submit a photocopy of your official college transcript with your Civil Service application.
Take the test.
 
 
 
Have completed 30 semester/45 term college credits in any field.
Submit a photocopy of your official college transcript with your Civil Service application.
Take the test.
 
 
 
Possess a bachelor’s degree with a major in any field of study.
Submit a photocopy of your official college transcript with the application. 
Waive Video Exam; your name is placed directly in Corrections Officer 8 applicant pool.
 
 
 
Have completed a recognized corrections training program in another state or federal jurisdiction and completed at least two years of full-time corrections officer work experience and are currently employed satisfactorily in a corrections position or left corrections employment in satisfactory status.
Submit a photocopy of your corrections training certificate with your Civil Service application and documentation to support satisfactory status.
Waive Video Exam; your name is placed directly in Corrections Officer 8 applicant pool.
 
 
 
Have completed 15 semester/23 term qualifying college credit hours or 30 semester/45 term college credits in any field and have two years active duty with an honorable discharge from any branch of the military.
Submit photocopy of your official college transcript(s) with the college seal or registrar’s signature (Internet or student transcripts will not be accepted) and DD-214-Member 4 Copy (active duty), NGB-22-Individual Copy 2 (National Guard), and/or discharge certificate (all other military reserve duty) for each tour of service along with the application.
Waive Video Exam; your name is placed directly in Corrections Officer 8 applicant pool.
 
 
 
Are currently in any branch of the military or military reserve and completed 15 semester/23 term qualifying college credits or 30 semester/45 term college credits in any field.
Submit photocopy of your official college transcript(s) with the college seal or registrar’s signature (internet or student transcripts will not be accepted) and verification from the military branch in which you are currently serving. If you served in more than one tour of service, you must submit your DD-214-Member 4 Copy (active duty), NGB-22-Individual Copy 2 (National Guard), or discharge certificate (all other military reserve duty) for each tour along with the application.
Waive Video Exam; your name is placed directly in Corrections Officer 8 applicant pool. 
 
 
 
 
 
Examination Scheduling
Submissions must be received by the first day of each month to be scheduled for testing the following month. Two to three weeks before the examination date, applicants will receive an Examination Admission Notice with the test date, time, and location. The examination will be administered during the weekday, in Detroit, Ironwood, Lansing, Marquette, and Sault Sainte Marie (as needed). Applicants must be at the examination center at least 15 minutes before the examination time and bring: two pieces of identification with signatures, one must have a photo, and sharpened No. 2 pencils. Applicants unable to take the test on the scheduled date and location can telephone or email to be rescheduled for another location in this testing cycle. Current state employees should contact their department’s Office of Human Resources for their policy on administrative leave to take Civil Service examinations. 

This posting is an application for an examination only--not an offer of employment.  For a comprehensive overview of State of Michigan benefits offered with employment postings, please visit

BENEFITS

01
EXAMS - Have you ever been convicted of a felony?
  • Yes
  • No
02
EXAMS - Has it been at least six months since you received your Examination Result Notice from your last testing? If no, then this application will not be processed and you will need to resubmit this application when the six months has passed. If you have never taken this exam before, please select Yes.
  • Yes
  • No
03
4012 - Please select one of the following:
  • I possess 30 semester/45 term college credits in any courses.
  • I possess a bachelor's degree.
  • I possess 15 semester/23 term college credits in one or a combination of the following areas: correctional administration, criminal justice, criminology, psychology, social work, sociology, counseling and guidance, educational psychology, family relations, pastoral counseling, or law enforcement; OR; 30 semester/45 term college credits in any courses; AND have a minimum of 2 years of active duty with an "Honorable Discharge" from the military.
  • I am currently in a branch of the military or military reserve AND possess 15 semester/23 term college credits in one or a combination of the following areas: correctional administration, criminal justice, criminology, psychology, social work, sociology, counseling and guidance, educational psychology, family relations, pastoral counseling, or law enforcement; OR 30 semester/45 term college credits in any courses.
  • I have completed a recognized corrections training program in another state or federal jurisdiction and two years of full-time corrections officer work experience and are currently employed satisfactorily in a corrections position or left corrections employment in satisfactory status.
  • I am an incumbent in the Cook, Food Services Leader-Prisoner, or Food Services Supervisor classifications, with at least two years of satisfactory performance in a Michigan state correctional facility; OR I am an incumbent in the Dental Aide, Dietitian/Nutritionist, Industries Production Leader, Laboratory Glassware Worker, Pharmacy Assistant, or Resident Care Aide classifications, with at least two years of satisfactory performance in the health care operations or at Michigan State Industries.
  • None of the above.
04
4012 - In the previous question:
  • If I indicated college credits I have attached a photocopy of my official college/university transcript.
  • If I indicated military service I have attached a photocopy of my DD-214 Member 4 copy, NGB 22 Individual Copy 2, or discharge certificate for each tour.
  • If I indicated I am currently in a branch of the military or military reserve I have attached a memo from my commanding officer indicating "good standing" status.
  • If I indicated completion of corrections training I have attached my corrections training certificate and documentation to support satisfactory work performance status.
  • None of the above.
05
MCSC Examinations - Veterans Preference for Tested Classes - If you have already submitted your documents for Veterans' Preference, there is no need to attach and submit this information again. However if you have not applied, Civil Service Rule 3-8, Veterans' Preference, states that a veteran or a qualifying spouse who possesses the minimum qualifications for the classification may be eligible for preference in consideration during the selection process for hire into the classified service. In order to receive veterans' preference, registration with the Michigan Civil Service Commission is required. Once registered, in order to compete for State of Michigan vacancies, you must go to the Civil Service vacancy postings webpage and apply as instructed for any given vacancy. If you have not registered, you must apply for Veterans' Preference with the Michigan Civil Service Commission before the end of the application process. Note: An applicant who is granted Veterans' Preference is not guaranteed an interview or an appointment. An eligible veteran is a person who (1) has 90 or more calendar days of active duty service in the Armed Forces of the United States and (2) was honorably discharged from active duty in the Armed Forces for the United States. Official military forms must be from the United States Department of Veterans' Affairs (DVA) and/or Department of Defense (DOD). You must meet one of the following in order to be provided with the veterans' preference. If you feel you qualify please select one and provide the required documentation. If you do not have all the required documentation, you may apply for this job but you will not be considered for Veterans' Preference.
  • I am applying as an eligible veteran who has been released from active military duty. [I have attached a photocopy of the following required documents: DD-214 Form Member 4 Copy, NGB-22 Individual Copy 2, or equivalent DVA form.]
  • I am applying as an eligible, disabled veteran who has been released from active military duty AND has been determined to be eligible for disability compensation by the DVA, DOD, or a branch of Armed Forces of the United States as the result of a service-connected disability. [I have attached a photocopy of the following required documents: (1) DD-214 Form Member 4 Copy, NGB-22 Individual Copy 2, or equivalent DVA form, and (2) documentation from the DVA or DOD of the current disability compens
  • I am applying as a spouse of an eligible disabled veteran with greater than 50 percent service-connected disability who was released from active military duty. [I have attached a photocopy of the following required documents: (1) DD-214 Form Member 4 Copy, NGB-22 Individual Copy 2, or equivalent DVA form, (2) documentation from the DVA or DOD of current disability compensation or disability retirement pay, and (3) marriage certificate.]
  • I am applying as an eligible surviving spouse of a veteran who was released from active military duty. [I have attached a photocopy of the following required documents: (1) DD-214 Form Member 4 Copy, NGB-22 Individual Copy 2, or equivalent DVA form, (2) marriage certificate, and (3) spouse's death certificate.]
  • I am applying as an eligible surviving spouse of a veteran who was released from active military duty and has a child less than 18 years of age. [I have attached a photocopy of the following required documents: (1) DD-214 Form Member 4 Copy, NGB-22 Individual Copy 2, or equivalent DVA form, (2) marriage certificate, (3) spouse's death certificate, and (4) children's birth/adoption certificate(s) or proof of legal guardianship.]
  • I am applying as an eligible surviving spouse of a veteran who was released from active military duty and has continuing parental care of a disabled child. [I have attached a photocopy of the following required documents: (1) DD-214 Form Member 4 Copy, NGB-22 Individual Copy 2, or equivalent DVA form, (2) marriage certificate, (3) spouse's death certificate, (4) child's birth/adoption certificate or proof of legal guardianship, and (5) documentation of the child's disability. ]

* Required Question

Employer
State of Michigan
Department
Examinations ONLY
Address
Civil Service Commission/ Applicant Assessment Section
MCSC-BHRS@michigan.gov
Lansing, Michigan, 48909

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