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What can stop me from becoming a Correctional Officer?
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Kim’s Answer
Hi Marisol,
In these types of jobs, a candidate must meet physical, mental/emotional, and moral criteria. Here are some examples:
Physical: vision, hearing, colorblindness, physical impairments. Physical fitness: Ability to bend, squat, run, walk, stand on your feet all day, do x number of sit-ups, push-ups, and flexibility - able to reach, etc.
Mental/emotional: mentally stable, able to endure verbal abuse without over-reacting, for example. Good decision-making skills.
Moral: has not been in trouble with the law, school discipline, etc. No drug/theft records. Does not consume alcohol in excess. Good references from neighbors, teachers, ex-girlfriends, etc. Pays bills in a timely manner. No unreasonable debt.
Other: tattoos and piercings, possibly. Most places allow you to cover them up. Ability to work and play well with others (teamwork), take orders, etc.
States make some of the rules, agencies make others. Not all agencies have the same rules, so, just because you don't qualify for one does not mean you won't qualify with others!
In these types of jobs, a candidate must meet physical, mental/emotional, and moral criteria. Here are some examples:
Physical: vision, hearing, colorblindness, physical impairments. Physical fitness: Ability to bend, squat, run, walk, stand on your feet all day, do x number of sit-ups, push-ups, and flexibility - able to reach, etc.
Mental/emotional: mentally stable, able to endure verbal abuse without over-reacting, for example. Good decision-making skills.
Moral: has not been in trouble with the law, school discipline, etc. No drug/theft records. Does not consume alcohol in excess. Good references from neighbors, teachers, ex-girlfriends, etc. Pays bills in a timely manner. No unreasonable debt.
Other: tattoos and piercings, possibly. Most places allow you to cover them up. Ability to work and play well with others (teamwork), take orders, etc.
States make some of the rules, agencies make others. Not all agencies have the same rules, so, just because you don't qualify for one does not mean you won't qualify with others!
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Kevin’s Answer
Protective service jobs have stringent background requirements. Before you can even go to a police or corrections academy you watch out for the following:
Felony convictions
Serious misdemeanors
Current drug use or past drug abuse
Dishonorable discharge from military service
Bad credit history
History of domestic violence
Not clean driving license
Unreported past crimes
Past or current gang affiliations
Poor employment record
Incorrect, false or incomplete information given on the application form
Once you get hired by a police or corrections agency/department you are going to have to attend an academy. There your academic abilities and ability to learn and retain information are going to come into play. Not to mention your ability to follow directions and policy.
After the academy, there is an on the job training period. This typically includes a probationary time frame. This probationary time period means that if you are not meeting department standards they can release you from employment at any time.
Felony convictions
Serious misdemeanors
Current drug use or past drug abuse
Dishonorable discharge from military service
Bad credit history
History of domestic violence
Not clean driving license
Unreported past crimes
Past or current gang affiliations
Poor employment record
Incorrect, false or incomplete information given on the application form
Once you get hired by a police or corrections agency/department you are going to have to attend an academy. There your academic abilities and ability to learn and retain information are going to come into play. Not to mention your ability to follow directions and policy.
After the academy, there is an on the job training period. This typically includes a probationary time frame. This probationary time period means that if you are not meeting department standards they can release you from employment at any time.