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.

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.

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. 

 

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.