OFFICER TESTING

Upcoming Test Dates:


APR 12 2008: CORRECTIONS ONLY

For more specific information about each testing process, please use the following links:

Corrections

Law Enforcement

If you have any questions, please contact:

Officer Pete Vargas	(512) 854-4740	Mail
Deputy Lorri Durfee	(512) 854-6626	Mail

 

 

 

Corrections
You must have already completed your PreEmployment Screening Checklist and confirmed your testing appointment PRIOR to testing. If you have any questions or concerns you should contact one of the Background Investigators well in advance of your testing appointment date.

Officer Pete Vargas	(512) 854-4740	Mail
Deputy Lorri Durfee	(512) 854-6626	Mail

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Corrections Officer candidates should be prepared for the following:

• Reading Comprehension and Vocabulary Test
• Job Specific Test - Corrections Officer

Reading Comprehension and Vocabulary Test
This entry-level test is required by all applicants for all positions and is designed to test the applicant’s general reading and writing abilities. Individuals that have a Bachelor’s degree or higher are exempt and will not have to take this test. There is no study guide for this test. This is not required for current employees and individuals that have previously passed this test.

Job Specific Test - Corrections Officer
Applicants for Corrections Officer must complete the following course within 3 minutes & 30 seconds:

• 200 Yard Run
• Jump over 6 Hurdles ranging from 6” to 4’ (You may use your hands on the last 2 hurdles).
• Walk across a balance beam
• Drag a 150 lb dummy
• Run through a serpentine wall
• Run three flights of stairs
• Run through a sandpit
• Run through a series of heavy bags
• Crawl under a 3’ obstacle
• Climb over a 4’ chain link fence

NOTE: Applicants will get three attempts at each obstacle. Failure to clear the obstacle within three attempts will disqualify the applicant from the job specific testing. If it appears that an applicant is injured, they will be stopped and not allowed to continue.

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Law Enforcement Deputy candidates should be prepared for the following:

• Reading Comprehension and Vocabulary Test
• Job Specific Test - Law Enforcement Deputy
• Law Enforcement Entrance Exam

Reading Comprehension and Vocabulary Test
This entry-level test is required by all applicants for all positions and is designed to test the applicant’s general reading and writing abilities. Individuals that have a Bachelor’s degree or higher are exempt and will not have to take this test. There is no study guide for this test. This is not required for current employees and individuals that have previously passed this test.

Job Specific Test - Law Enforcement Deputy
Applicants for Law Enforcement Deputy must complete the following course within 3 minutes & 45 seconds:

• 200-yard Run
• Jump over 6 Hurdles ranging from 6” to 4’ (You may use your hands on the last 2 hurdles).
• Walk across a balance beam
• Drag a 150 lb dummy
• Run through a serpentine wall
• Run three flights of stairs
• Run through a sandpit
• Run through a series of heavy bags
• Crawl under a 3’ obstacle
• Climb over an 8’ "A-frame" wall
• Climb through a window
• Climb over a 6' wooden fence
• Climb over a chain link fence
• Climb through a simulated barbed wire fence

NOTE: Applicants will get three attempts at each obstacle. Failure to clear the obstacle within three attempts will disqualify the applicant from the job specific testing. If it appears that an applicant is injured, they will be stopped and not allowed to continue.

Law Enforcement Deputy Exam
The Law Enforcement Deputy Exam is designed to evaluate the candidate’s ability to think and reason by testing the applicant’s basic skills in map reading, memory, math and grammar. There are several study guides available to assist with preparation for this type of exam. Specifically recommended is POLICE OFFICER EXAM 2ND EDITION-The Complete Preparation Guide (ISBN# 1-57685-441-8). It is available at most bookstores and can be purchased at the applicant’s expense.