Adult Corrections Officer Recruit

Recruitment Number 06-003, Island of Oahu

Initially receive training and orientation in basic security and custodial duties; perform security and custodial duties at a variety of posts as assigned; and perform other related duties as assigned.

Education: Graduation from high school. One year of work experience requiring the ability to read, comprehend, and apply written directions, or a high degree of verbal skill may be substituted for lack of high school education.

General Experience: One year of responsible work experience which shows that the applicant possesses the ability to relate effectively with people in following the instructions of a supervisor and giving or exchanging information.

Substitutions Allowed:

a. Education for Experience: Applicants who have successfully completed two academic years in an accredited college or university above the high school level are deemed to have met all requirements for Adult Corrections Officer Recruit.

b. Corrections Officer Experience for General Experience: Excess work experience involving the performance of duties relating to the maintenance of custody and control of residents in a correctional institution and assisting in their adjustment and redirection may be substituted for General Experience on a year-for-year basis.

c. Supervisory Experience for General Experience: Excess work experience which involved supervising Adult Corrections Officers, including assigning and reviewing work; identifying training needs and providing training; reviewing and evaluating the work performed by subordinate Adult Corrections Officers; and approving leaves and reporting infractions of the standards of conduct may be substituted for General Experience on a year-for-year basis.

License: A valid driver's license is required. You must submit a copy of your valid driver's license with your application.

TESTING INFORMATION / BASIS FOR RATING

The examination for this recruitment involves "successive hurdles." Applicants must successfully complete EACH test phase before proceeding to the next.

The test phases are:

1. Evaluation of your application to determine whether or not you meet the minimum qualifications and public employee requirements (qualifying).

2. Multiple Choice Written Test (weight = 100%)

For this recruitment, you must qualify on a written test designed to measure your knowledge and skills, which are necessary for satisfactory performance of the duties and responsibilities of this class of work. Your examination grade will be based on the written test score.

You will be notified by mail of the date, time and place of the written test. Due to budget restrictions, applicants living on Lanai may be scheduled for testing on the island of Maui. NOTE: RESCHEDULING WILL NOT BE ALLOWED, DUE TO THE VOLUME OF APPLICANTS AND THE LIMITED AVAILABILITY OF TEST SITES. To be admitted to the test, you must present a pictured driver's license, Hawaii State driver's permit card, State I.D., State department issued I.D., or military I.D. card. If you are unable to present any one of these forms of identification, you will be turned away from the test site. If you have any questions, call our office PRIOR to the test date.

3. Physical Ability Test (PAT) (qualifying)

BEGIN TODAY! If you are not already involved in a regular exercise program, start one now. Maintaining and/or improving your fitness level will increase your chances for success in the PAT. Remember that the job of an ACO is physically demanding, stressful, and may be dangerous from time to time. If however, you have been sedentary, check with your physician or health care provider prior to engaging in any strenuous physical training.

The PAT is a continuous, timed run consisting of the following events:

Event 1: sprint 125 yards;

Event 2: drag a 178-pound dummy a distance of 20 feet;

Event 3: carry a 25-pound backpack a total of 85 feet, including up and down a flight of stairs consisting of 10 steps;

Event 4: push a 138-pound object a distance of 25 feet; and

Event 5: sprint 25 feet to cross the finish line.

These events are designed to simulate job-related tasks Adult Corrections Officer Recruits must perform in providing security and in responding to emergency situations. (Further details will be provided to applicants as they are scheduled to take the PAT.)

4. Attitude Questionnaire: You must successfully complete the Attitude Questionnaire, which is designed to measure applicant qualities essential for success in public safety jobs, in order to proceed to the next phases of the recruitment. If our records show that you have already taken the Attitude Questionnaire within the past 6 months with unsuccessful results, please note that you will not be permitted to proceed any further in the hiring process.

5. Interview conducted by the Department of Public Safety.

6. Criminal History Check and Comprehensive Background Investigation:

At the time of hire, you will be required to sign an Applicant's Consent, Authorization and Request to Release Information Waiver. This gives your consent and authorization to release any and all records, information, and opinions regarding your background, education, employment, character and reputation needed by the Department of Human Resources Development and/or the Department of Public Safety to make a thorough investigation to determine your fitness and suitability for employment with the State of Hawaii.

This authorization shall apply to include all criminal history records, information and opinions, military records, all educational and employment history records, and traffic abstract records. For this purpose, you waive any and all privileges you may have to maintain such records, information and opinions as confidential, including but not limited to the privileges arising out of the foregoing relationships.

7. Pre-Employment Drug Test.

8. Medical/Physical Examination.

9. Probationary Period: If selected for employment, you must pass all phases of the Basic Correctional Training (BCT) program and additional drug tests during your nine-month probationary period.

The Pre-Employment Drug Test and Medical/Physical Examination costs will be paid by the applicant.