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"The Correctional Officer Test"

If you are interested in working with offenders, a job role as a correctional officer may be the right career move for you.

This is a position where you will be monitoring and guarding prisoners who are in correctional or rehabilitation facilities.

If you’re a fan of shows such as Orange Is the New Black, you may think you know what to expect from a job as a correctional officer, but the reality is quite different.

As a correctional officer, you will:
- Be expected to ensure that all prisoners are adhering to the rules and regulations of the setting
- Be responsible for conducting inspections and searching for contraband
- Be working alongside inmates who have committed crimes
- Always have to remain alert and be skilled at conflict resolution, negotiation and critical thinking

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