Corrections Officer Exam

 
 
 

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++CONTENTTrivium Test Prep's Corrections Officer Study Guide includes everything you need to pass the certified corrections officer exam the first time.

  • Quick review of the concepts covered on the certified corrections officer exam

  • A full practice test with detailed answer explanations

  • Tips and tricks from experienced corrections officers

Trivium Test Prep’s Corrections Officer Study Guide is aligned with the official CCO exam framework. Topics covered include:

  • The United States Corrections System

  • The Corrections Profession

  • Corrections Operations

  • Clerical Skills, Judgment, and Observation

  • Reading Comprehension

  • Writing Skills

  • Verbal and Reasoning Skills

  • Numbers and OperationsCONTENT++

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++CONTENTTitle: Corrections Officer Study Guide: Test Prep with Practice Questions for Correctional Exams

Release Date: October 4, 2022

Length: 198 pages

ISBN: 9781637982556CONTENT++

 

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++QUESTION Why should I take the CCO exam? QUESTION++

++QUESTION How do I qualify for the CCO exam? QUESTION++

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++ANSWERTITLE What is the CCO exam? ANSWERTITLE++

++ANSWER The Certified Corrections Officer (CCO) examination measures a candidate’s knowledge of the corrections practices and operations acquired through training and experience.

The CCO exam is certified by the American Correctional Association (ACA).ANSWER++

++ANSWERTITLE Why should I take the CCO exam? ANSWERTITLE++

++ANSWER Passing the examination grants the candidate professional certification, which is proof of both capability and potential to assume higher responsibilities in the service.ANSWER++

++ANSWERTITLE How do I qualify for the CCO exam? ANSWERTITLE++

++ANSWER Any individual who has received training and/or experience as a corrections officer (adult corrections or juvenile justice) is eligible to take the CCO examination. An academic prerequisite is a high school or a general educational diploma. Federal candidates need to have at least an associate degree. Copies of the transcript are required in most cases.ANSWER++

++ANSWERTITLE How do I register for the CCO exam? ANSWERTITLE++

++ANSWER The application process is in itself a test of abilities, including an individual’s compliance with rules and regulations. Incomplete or incorrect responses to items in the application packet may result in ineligibility to take the CCO examination for the testing cycle. Qualified test takers will receive their permits or admission slips via post, courier, or email. No walk-ins will be allowed during the test.ANSWER++

++ANSWERTITLE How many questions are on the CCO exam? ANSWERTITLE++

++ANSWER The CCO certification exam consists of 200 multiple-choice questions.ANSWER++

++ANSWERTITLE What’s on the CCO exam? ANSWERTITLE++

++ANSWER The CCO exam covers the general field of corrections and discipline-specific skills. Questions cover these topics:

  • Reading and understanding information

  • Explaining and applying information

  • Gathering data, facts, and other information

  • Working with names, numbers, and symbols

  • Organizing information and records

  • Writing reportsANSWER++


++ANSWERTITLE How long is the CCO exam? ANSWERTITLE++

++ANSWER You will have four hours to complete the exam.ANSWER++

++ANSWERTITLE How is the CCO exam administered? ANSWERTITLE++

++ANSWER The ACA offers CCO testing at its conferences in various locations around the country. Visit the ACA website for their current testing dates and locations. In some cases, ACA will work to find a proctor in your area if you cannot travel to a testing site.ANSWER++

++ANSWERTITLE How do I pass the CCO exam? ANSWERTITLE++

++ANSWER Candidates must receive 70 percent or higher on the exam to become a Certified Corrections Officer.ANSWER++

++ANSWERTITLE Can I retake the CCO exam? ANSWERTITLE++

++ANSWER You may retake the CCO exam as many times as you need to pass.ANSWER++

++ANSWERTITLE Do I need to renew my certification? ANSWERTITLE++

++ANSWER You must renew your certification every three years.ANSWER++

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