There are many elements in the California hiring process for Corrections positions. All of the selection components must be successfully completed for job eligibility. The numerous hurdles include; Supplemental Application; Written Test; Written Peace Officer Psychological Exam (POPE), exploring your personal preferences; Physical Abilities Test (PAT); Vision Test; Pre-Investigation Interview/Background Investigation; Oral POPE; and Pre-Employment Medical Exam. Preparing for the written test with our CDCR practice test will get you one step closer to becoming a corrections officer.
The California Corrections Written Test is administered to applicants for the following positions: Correctional Officer (CO), Youth Correctional Officer (YCO) and Youth Correctional Counselor (YCC). The exam is formatted in multiple-choice and weighted 100%.
The two main aptitudes covered throughout the CDCR test are:
Math – Expect basic arithmetic such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, decimals and word problems. Most of the items are formatted as word problems requiring you to determine the necessary functions, and then to apply those functions in order to calculate your answers.
Written English – The items that assess reading and writing skills are comprised of English usage, grammar, punctuation, spelling, sentence/paragraph structure and reading comprehension.
There is are various questions which are found on the CA Correction Officer Exam.
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Avenal State Prison | California City Correctional Facility | California Correctional Center | California Correctional Institution |
California Health Care Facility | California Institution for Men | California Institution for Women | California Medical Facility |
California Men’s Colony | California Rehabilitation Center | Calipatria State Prison | Centinela State Prison |
Central California Women’s Facility | Chuckawalla Valley State Prison | Correctional Training Facility | California State Prison, Corcoran |
California State Prison, Los Angeles County | California State Prison, Sacramento | California State Prison, Solano | Deuel Vocational Institution |
Folsom State Prison | High Desert State Prison | Ironwood State Prison | Kern Valley State Prison |
Mule Creek State Prison | North Kern State Prison | Pelican Bay State Prison | Pleasant Valley State Prison |
Richard J Donovan Correctional Facility | Salinas Valley State Prison | San Quentin State Prison | Sierra Conservation Center |
Substance Abuse Treatment Facility | Valley State Prison | Wasco State Prison | - |
You can thoroughly prepare for the CDCR pre-employment test by working on California Corrections practice tests with Q & A analysis, reviewing a CDCR Written Test study guide and learning exam strategies. JobTestPrep's customized CDCR PrepPack™ offers a wide range of practice materials. You can thoroughly prepare for the CDCR pre-employment test by working on California Corrections practice tests with Q & A analysis, reviewing a CDCR Written Test study guide and learning exam strategies.
Please keep in mind that certain sections from the actual test will not appear on the practice CDCR exams we provide. The sections that we do not offer include identifying differences between pictures which are presented, choosing the correct description of a given scenario, and answering questions about how to read and fill out forms. Although we do not provide these subjects, our high-quality CDCR test preparation is uniquely designed to help you excel.
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