Let’s talk about the Correctional Officer interview process. Here are some tips 

Worked at a gas station all through highschool. Didn't know what I wanted to do in life when I left school. Found your channel and watched your videos back to back before I applied. Talked to the assistant warden and now I'm a CO 3 for TDCJ. Thanks for inspiring me boss

Actual videos starts at the 4:45 mark

One thing that you did not mention is that we as corrections are supposed to be change agents for the inmates. Our job depends on how we present ourselves as an officer. If you are the type of individual who claims to not be scared of anyone or anything then corrections js also NOT for you because you should be a little scared. A little fear increases your awareness of your surroundings, it makes you alert. I would like to say, I appreciate what you are doing here brother. Stay safe.

Thank you, you’re straight forward with it, I appreciate the time you took to help who ever is looking for it.

Im on the last week of basic training and what I've noticed that has surprised me is the broad variety of positions within DOC. New to the department when I thought corrections I assumed it was all just nitty gritty brute security officer work. Not only is it that not true its far more involved than that. It's help for those that in other words would be only known as law breaking no good criminals. You are giving them the chance to think twice change their process of living and rehabilitate themselves to give it another go round. Plus the avenues and endless as staff. In my academy we have librarians, food service staff, welding teachers, academic teachers, psychologists administrative and clerical workers, nurses and much more. You don't have to be a brute to work in corrections.Hell you don't even have to be an officer. I'm excited to start my career in helping others succeed in the best way.

I’ve been watching you for a week now and I thought you worked in my Dept but what your doing is an awesome job 🙏🏽

In Florida some DOC institutions will hire you if you have a pulse.

I have combined testing with CDCR at the end of the month. Super grateful I found this video. It's more or less solidified my mindset going into all of this. I'm 100% in now. Thank you.

When I was hired for CDCR 16 years ago we didn't have a "formal interview" but what we did have was an interview with a Psychologist that tested us to see if we had temper/anger issues

Went for a co interview today. Your videos are amazing. This career is for me.

Just watched this for the first time. Thanks for the info. Have my first interview next week and im super stoked!

Great video, soon ill be getting my application sent to me and I'll start my journey in becoming a NYS corrections officer. I am beyond excited. The interview/back ground check for NY State seems to take the longest, it makes me a little nervous because i know this is somthing i want to do. Although i looked up this video to find out what type of questons are asked i now understand that not knowing is apart of the process. Wish me luck and hopfully a year from now ill join this brother hood and help make our community's and prison's safe.

I have my interview in about 3 hours...pretty nervous but really excited. Always wanted to be some form of police work and working for the DOC is a great way. Really hoping the interview goes well.

thank you so much i am just now realizing what i want to do in life. i had a lot of questions and you answered them thank you.

Great job brother. Follow that advice and you'll be in good shape to start your career.

I know this is a year later, but I came across your video wanting to find out more information about being a CO. I have an interview in a couple of weeks for a CO 1 position. I really appreciate this video a lot because it not only give me the info I wanted, but also the info that I NEEDED to hear 🙏🏻

So glad I found this page!!! I Hand my interview about a month ago it was a 5 on one style interview. I was a bit intimidating. I start my academy on feb 17. I have worked with our local ems/fire and as ems support for out local tactical team and am honored and excited for this career opportunity

One of the questions we ask is: Are you willing to work any shift, day or night and holidays. Also do you have any issues with firearms or shooting a firearm? Good video Anthony!

I'm having the board interview tomorrow! Wish me luck!

Very helpful video thank you

Do they polygraph test you?

Interview in 2weeks for sheriff detention officer. Thanks for the info. I’ll keep you updated.

Great video, very insightful and honest. Thank you!

Wow. Lots of comments T. Nice job!

Great topic with the upcoming future

I just finished my oral interview in Michigan!! I’m so pumped

Can you plz plz tell us more about the uncomfortable question!! Plz plz

I go to take the physical test for a correctional officer on Monday! This really helped! Thank you

Take my first written and pt test in about two weeks and tips please love the videos!!

Just had my interview today now it makes sense thanks tear buddy

Thank your for your video, amazing advise.

I’m in the process for CDCR.

New sub!!! 19 from Chicago already love the channel man! Plz plz make more and more content

This video made me really inspired to become a correctional officer... thank you so much

I currently work as a security officer. I patrol at a Walmart parking lot. I've lost my temper a few times with people driving by and being disrespectful, yelling, flipping me off, things if they nature... I need to work on that.

Thank you for your insight, it is very valuable to us trying to get into the field. I am interviewing in about 2 weeks for a Juvenile Corrections Officer position at my county’s probation department. If there’s any advice or something you feel would be relevant to the process, I’d appreciate it. I am currently in school and don’t see this position as a long term career, but I do want to stay in the law enforcement field. My major at school is Computer Science with a concentration in information security. My dream is to one day work as a security analyst for the FBI and I feel this position would greatly improve my chances by giving me ground level experience in difficult situations. I won’t finish my degree for about 2-3 years, more if I get my masters. I would like to keep the job for the majority of that time. My question is, will my honesty in using this a career stepping stone reflect badly or decrease my chances of being hired? I do have a passion for helping others and am great at maintaining composure in high tension situations (thanks retail & dispatching experience) so I feel like I’d be a great asset but I don’t want to hurt my chances by not planning to be there for my entire career. Again, thanks for the information.

I have my interview at a state prison next Wednesday.

What are the marijuana use disqualifiers and does it vary from state to state?

My interview process was just a 5 scenario Q&A to see how we would handle certain situations and we can prove that when we make a decision we stick to it. Which followed a core value assessment which personally the test in my opinion is set and designed for failure.

I received a 89 on the civil service test hoping to get a interview with my local SCI prison after applying

What is the drug test like? What do they look for and how long are you supposed to be clean? I'm interested becoming a CO and heard many different things about the test. I smoke weed for about a year in a half.

Hi there, I would like to be correctional officer, but English is my second language. I decided to join the National Guard because background history looks better with military records .When I signed my contract for the National Guard I was unfamiliar with army procedures, even I didn’t know how march. I only went to one drill weekend and they send me to basic training , that’s why in basic training I was very confuse about Military instructions. The drill sergeant begun saying that I didn’t understand English. They decided to send me back to home because they wanted to send me to English school to Texas. When I went to the National Guard office, the sergeants told me that it was weird , that they send me back to home because even I was talking with them in English. My recruiter took me to meps to take the English second language exam to see if I was able to send me to English school in Texas , but I didn’t qualify because I get higher score. My MOES in the National Guard was 19 delta, but my recruiter asked me if I would like to change my MOES 19 delta for 11 bravo to not have the same experience that I had when I went to basic training and I said yes. My recruiter was trying to make a negotiation to change my MOES , but they said to my recruiter that my process could delay until 2 years and the best way would be get discharged for 6 months . So I get general discharge, but I will come back in July. Do you think we this discharged it is going to be hard to apply for correctional officer?

What are marijuana use Disqualifiers and does it vary from state to state?

I had a question for you, how long does it take to get your interview after you mail your cover letter saying your still available?

Man... in ny out starting salary is in the ballpark of 50k I see some people on her saying below 20 can't imagine it would be easy to find staff with that

Any advice for a jail captain interview I’m retiring active duty and this is my first interview

I'm in the middle of this process. Today I had an interview with a licensed psychiatrist and I feel like i allowed my nerves to get the best of me. Now keep in mind I'm almost 40 years old and I couldn't remember a lot of stuff from my past and when i clearly stared that his response was well you lived it you should know. Will i get penalized for changing something not because i lied but because i couldn't remember? I

At my facility if you have a heart beat you are hired. We have a massive turn over rate and are over crowded like most. We’ve had declare a national emergency due to low staff. We’ve hired people who had no business getting hired. We have an issue with staff bringing in K2

How long after the interview will you be contacted??

Great videos. I'm in the academy at this point. I've been through a lot in my career as a private security officer, federal armed guard, and as bodyguard. Is it ok to feel a little fear at this point?

If someone has had misdemeanor convictions could they still become a correctional officer? Is there a length of time after conviction they are willing to accept? Thanks in advance!!

First interview done, second interview a week from now.

question for anybody that would know answers....I'm looking to become a co but as a teen i did something very stupid and got into some trouble and was adjucated and was wondering if it was still possible to pursue a career in corrections thanks

I'm thinking of applying. How do you cope with the vast amount of corrupt and sadistic CO'S if you want to do the right thing. I know more than you think one, my brother was behind the walls for 20 years

With so many departments hiring out of desperation, I’m noticing a lot of people with a very negative out look on the new CO’s being hired. Personally I’ve been interested in a career in corrections since a young age. I’m curios how you would recommend I can show the men/woman that I will be working at the facility I was recently hired to work at, that I am not just a pulse in a shirt?

There’s officer PTSD programs??? Is it that traumatic to work there? Like do you need to have a super strong mind to work there?

I'm gearing up and studying up, to go INTO corrections fresh out of Retail. I joke that the Jail is more safe than this damn place (which honestly it probably is, and that's horrifically sad!). I went to get my concealed carry license, and get my fingerprints done, this girl maybe a year younger than me and I'm 22 now... " OH, I don't have my keys... " and she feels around and looks at me, I look at her and we're stuck in this little intermediant section of the jail. We had to page for the fella standing in the office, then let us in. I just sat there and waited, and waited, and waited- 30 minuets pass and this girl couldn't get a single fingerprint done. I'm sitting here thinking " Oh jesus... " she doesn't have anything on her but a thing of cuffs, not a radio nothing. Everyone had a radio and cuffs, but- she didn't... and didn't have her keys either (when apparently she was issued a pair)? I'm just... I'm not sure how I feel about that. I'm kind of scared in the sense of, "Oh shit- If I was in trouble she can't get to me!". She's a sweet girl, she is- she's just the nicest person ever but I'm not sure if she was FRESHLY HIRED or what the deal was. I didn't say anything, but the guy just kind of laughed it off up on the office stand above the machine we're at. He worked at the waffle house- and He's tough as nails. I know him from a while back and I'd love to work along side him, I know he'd have my back no matter what happened. it's just, like what? lmao what the hell happened there... I've been in the jail numerous times (not in cuffs) and I've delivered packages, food, mail, I've done it all and even brought people up there. Our jail is small... Super small, but big enough to have 12 people on staff 24/7 as Jailers and maybe a EMT there if someone keeps complaining. Our MAIN issue for our community is DRUNKS, Beer- Alcohol, and some meth heads. Alcohol is the biggest followed up by drugs (meth, crank, heroin, etc) and then dumbass robbers who want to attempt to bust into the Chik-Fi-la and then jump on into the lake... claiming " I WANT A BATH BEFORE I GO TO JAIL MAN! " (hear it over the scanner dispatch just giving a sigh). That's OUR problems, as a small community... however I know for a fact we get violent criminals occasionally, Murders- and from other jails or prisons, they drop some off over night or a few days till transport. So, In conclusion: I'm working with a good mixture of New People to Law Enforcement and Corrections/Jails/Prisons, and a few older guys raging from new hire to old LTs who've been here forever. I talked with the Sgt over hiring and I've come to the conclusion I want to do this- but we're going to take the time to REALLY strain myself and see If I want to do this for a while: I come to the conclusion YES, I don't want to blow this off when I do get hired on, They happily said they would pay for the Basic Training, Housing, Part of Transportation and Food... Finally, This job isn't for everyone...Theres a reason they are CONSTANTLY under-staffed at all hours, and CONSTANTLY bringing in deputies (and the police in town) into the jail to fill (when they can) positions for the day or week. I'd love to give back to my community, and just flat out have a decent paying job that is stable. I believe I'm fit for it, I've however always been a tough thick skinned guy. Never really cared what people thought about me as far as "BUT I'M THE CUSOTMER!! I'M RIGHT!!!" yeah ok, whatever customer isn't always right, they get over it. Everyone knows me, Shit even people I don't know KNOW me now. So that's my story I guess, a shit-show but nonetheless I have my shitshow together unlike some people...

Started my process in California and nervous about the whole process

Is their a age limit on becoming a correctional officer in New York ?

I am 19 years old I am from California and plan on becoming a correctional officer as soon as I am old enough. I was thinking about getting an associate degree in criminal justice and corrections. Would this be helpful or should I study a different subject? Also I used to smoke marijuana through high school but quit when I realized this is the career I want can that disqualify me ?

I go for a interview tomorrow I’m fresh out of high school and I’m kinda nervous

Have an interview on oct 29. Question is are you required to wear a suit..

Im 19 from Chicago applying tonight.

I have my interview for corrections tomorrow 🤝

Is age a huge factor in getting employed, especially me being a 22 year old female? Although I am 5”11 so definitely not short, also tattoos as a co are we allowed to show them etc? Im currently doing degree in law but really interested in working as a co whilst completing the 6 year degree. I’ve applied for a few positions and will hear back in the next few weeks! I’m from Australia so I assume things will be a little different here to the states. I believe this is a job I am capable of, I feel I have the right mindset and personality to excel on the job.

Thanks so is the process two interviews then copat fitness test/written exam..thanks again for the info

Next step is psychological test. Any tips on passing it?

It's a respectable career. I've been working since May of '18 and have been watching your channel since so I could be on top of my game. As someone who is rule oriented and respects the institution I work for. It's uncomfortably sobering to see how willy nilly other Officers are with inmates. If I tell a inmate they cannot have something they make sure to tell me it's okay, they will get it from someone else. When I am firm on discipling a inmate for refusing a lawful order I have had Senior Officers disregard acts of blatant disrespect because they "Don't want to hear them wine." I am stationed inside my assigned Pod 12 hours a day. More and more it looks I am fighting a losing battle upholding the regulations inside the facility. It feels more like I am a babysitter for disgruntled criminals. I want to be clear I am not complaining but loss for what to do but leave. I have spoken with other Officers who are hesitate to put their foot down, to save face infront of Inmates. Because it's unclear if we will receive support. "Officer shopping" is very real and it's demoralizing when higher command allows themselves to be purchased. I am happy to wear my uniform and continue to be the Officer I expect myself to be as well as others, but I am becoming less and less optimistic about how my facility is run.

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Hello to all and Tier Talk the next statement is not that of a disrespect one nor degrading one OKAY. true be told ALL that apply and get hired on or are still currently, were, retired from n e jail/corrections agency are 💯 crazy 😜 ( in a good way ) all should fail when asked and they answer No, why because a person is crazy to work in an environment that they have no control of and are WEAPON LESS. Like tier talk said ask yourself if that is what u want. In the streets officers carry lethal weapons on themselves along with maybe a back up, and all else on sam brown. Corrections/jail pepper spray and maybe a flashlight, some batons. Unless ur in the gun tower. So thats why i USE THE WORD CRAZY but with alot of heart ❤️.

In Arizona, have a pulse and don't have a record!

On the test and the interview on most of the time don’t look for a correct answer ore what you think there looking for the answer is how you would handle that situation always say the truth if you don’t know let them know! You will be asked the same question 2 or three different ways just to see if you answer the same way or lie good luck this job is not easy or for everybody if you want to do it jump in with both feet and you will feel that comradely that stays with you for a lifetime in this job at one time or another you will be hit kicked Evan battered and bruised and god forgive broken but the job has to be done remember the best day is you and your fellow have is to staff punch out and go home only to do it again another day!

Taking my written test in two weeks what should I expect

Some agencies; not be a felon, be breathing...yep that's about it.

Failed my psych exam............

We're can I studdy

I’m working on getting on board with CDCR there isn’t really an interview panel, it’s a 5 part, and for the most part they are wanting to know your background. The only interview you will have is a lie detector and physic interview. I hope it help with anyone in California

If you are in corrections I feel sorry for you. Most jails don't pay shit I think Florida does. But repo men make more. I don't work that cheap.

LOL hey man just give me the answers don’t treat me like a freak LOL

I would like to be a co, but why do lower ranking officers have to be boldface in other words have no facial hair???🤔 I would keep it clean. Dont like to look in the mirror without facial hair dont look as tuff or hansom.

10 minutes in and you still havent said anything bro .

Absolutely the worst job in Amerika!!! Command staff are spineless jellyfish who got promoted based upon their "good old boy" "family and friends" only promotional process where merit is the last thing considered if considered at all. Command staff are the ones who did everything that they could to get away from inmates. In most cases the last time a command staff member saw an inmate was on television. They are so far removed from the daily routine of a Corrections Deputy that they have no clue what it takes to do the daily routine on any shift. I cannot wait until the long dirt sleep begins! (3 years and 1 month federal prison, 19 years in the county jail in that order).