Displaying 1 of 1 2008 Format: Book Author: Schroeder, Donald J. Title: Correction officer exam / Donald J. Schroeder, Frank A. Lombardo. Edition: Third edition. Publisher, Date: Hauppauge, New York : Barron's Educational Series, [2008] ©2008 Description: vi, 495 pages : illustrations ; 28 cm illustration Subjects: Correctional personnel -- United States -- Examinations -- Study guides. Corrections -- United States -- Examinations -- Study guides. Other Author: Lombardo, Frank A. Other Title: Barron's correction officer examination Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index. Web Site: Publisher description LCCN: 2007049388 ISBN: 9780764138003 (pbk.) 0764138006 (pbk.) Other Number: 185056533 System Availability: 4 # System items in: 4 # Local items: 4 # Local items in: 4 Current Holds: 0 Place Request Add to My List Expand All | Collapse All Availability Large Cover Image Summary Updated to reflect the most recent requirements for correction officers in jurisdictions across the country, including sheriff's departments, this manual presents practice in reading comprehension, math, memory retention, and ability to fill out and process official forms. The authors, both highly experienced retired law enforcement officers, also present an overview of correction officers' duties and requirements. A general brush-up review covers all test topics. New in this edition is a review of an additional question type that appears on many regional exams, dealing with coding (i.e., understanding of forms). Also new is addition of the Correctional Officers' Creed, issued by the international Association of Correctional Officers, as well as updated guidelines for the oral interview. A diagnostic test and five full-length practice exams come with answer keys, diagnostic charts, and answer explanations. All exams are similar in content to those given across the country. Librarian's View Syndetics Unbound Displaying 1 of 1
