
Master the Corrections Officer Exam
Peterson's Guides,U.S. (Publisher)
16th Edition
Published on 26. August 2010
Book
Paperback/Softback
296 pages
978-0-7689-2887-7 (ISBN)
Description
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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 field
Peterson'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 exam
Part 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!
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 field
Peterson'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 exam
Part 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!
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Edition
16th edition
Language
English
Place of publication
Princeton
United States
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Illustrations
Illustrations, black and white
Dimensions
Height: 279 mm
Width: 215 mm
ISBN-13
978-0-7689-2887-7 (9780768928877)
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