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Correction Officer

by Maynard, Gary D.

ISBN13: 9780768910124
ISBN10: 0768910129
Edition: 14th
Format: Paperback
Copyright: 2002-09-15
Publisher: Arco (Peterson's)

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Summary

Features 6 sample qualifying tests for federal, state, municipal, and even private sector positions. Plus, career-planning commentary from a Department of Corrections Director.

What This Book Will Do for You

(4)

PART I: What Kind of Work Will You Be Doing?

(76)

Duties of a Correction Officer

(3)

Working Conditions

(4)

Training

(5)

How to Apply for a Job

(2)

Salaries You May Expect

(5)

Sample Announcements

(56)

PART II: Preparing for the Correction Officer Exam

(40)

Test-Taking Techniques

(2)

Review of the Major Question Formats

(37)

Observation and Memory

(8)

Reading Comprehension

(8)

English Usage and Grammar

100

(21)

PART III: Model Examinations

121

(218)

An Actual Previous Examination

125

(32)

Answers and Explanations

149

(8)

Model Examination 1

157

(44)

Answers and Explanations

189

(12)

Model Examination 2

201

(30)

Answers and Explanations

225

(6)

Model Examination 3

231

(22)

Answers and Explanations

247

(6)

Model Examination 4

253

(40)

Answers and Explanations

284

(9)

Model Examination 5

293

(26)

Answers and Explanations

314

(5)

Sample Promotion Questions from Previous Examinations

319

(20)

Answer Key

338

(1)

PART IV: Career Information Resources

339

(20)

Private Prison Corporations

340

(3)

Federal Bureau of Prisons Locations

343

(10)

State Corrections Departments

353

(6)

Appendix: Physical Fitness Course

359

(37)

Defining Fitness

359

(1)

A Workout Schedule

360

(1)

A Matter of Principle

361

(1)

The Program

361

(4)

The Program for Men

365

(15)

The Program for Women

380

(13)

Isometrics

393

(1)

Water Activities

394

(1)

Weight Training

395

(1)

Sports

395

(1)

About the Author

396

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