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Overview
Job opportunities for corrections officers are expected to grow far more rapidly than that of the average for all occupations over the next several years. Peterson's Master the Corrections Officer Exam can help you score high on the qualifying exam and launch your career as a corrections officer, with 6 full-length practice tests; test-taking tips and strategies; all-new information on job requirements, application procedures, and the officer screening process; and expert advice on how to seek and apply for positions in the field.SELLING POINTS:
- 6 full-length practice tests, with detailed answer explanations
- New in this edition: a review of a new coding question type appearing on many regional exams; the Correctional Officers' Creed, issued by the International Association of Correctional Officers; and the newest guidelines for the oral interview
- The most current data on job prospects for corrections officers, with emphasis on areas expected to experience the highest growth, including those in both public and private sectors
- Up-to-date information on the officer screening process, including drug testing, medical exams, physical fitness tests, background investigation, and psychological review
- Detailed overview of a typical officer training program, complete with a sample physical fitness course
Synopsis
Peterson's Master the Corrections Officer Exam (16th edition) is highly-acclaimed by many successful test-takers. See the excellent reviews of this intensive test prep guide to help write your own success story.
The Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts that employment for Corrections Officers will grow by 16 percent over the next several years - much more rapidly than the average for all occupations - and that job opportunities will grow in the private sector as state and federal corrections agencies increasingly use private prisons.
Peterson's Master the Corrections Officer Exam provides the most comprehensive review available for those interested in working in the prison system.
This guide offers:
six full-length practice tests with detailed answer explanations an extensive review of the officer screening process an overview of the typical officer training process all-new information on job requirements and expert advice on how to seek and apply for positions in the fieldPeterson's Master the Corrections Officer Exam is the "perfect resource to score high on the Corrections Officer exam!"
Part 1. All about a career as a Corrections Officer including:
The prison system Working Conditions Salary and promotion Physical test, psychological exam, drug tests, and written examPart 2. Six Practice Tests in this guide, complete with Answer Keys and Explanations to help you score high.
In the Appendices are tips and strategies to improve your score on the exam, including "Top Ten Ways to Raise Your Score."
There is also a Chapter Summary to highlight the most important points.
Being well-prepared is the best way to ace the exam and pursue your new career!