Corrections officer exam study guide
Subtitle: test book and practice test questions
Publisher: Trivium Test Prep
Published: 2017
Place of publication: [Houston]
Language: eng
Number of pages: 252
ISBN-13: 9781635300017
Subjects: Corrections; Correctional personnel; Study guides; Examinations; Examinations, questions
Notes: "Practice questions for all concepts ; Real test secrets revealed ; Tips from corrections officer exam experts"--Cover.

Cover title.

Includes bibliographical references (pages 250-251).
Table of contents: title: The CCO examination. CCO overview ; The examination ; Sample test items; title: Crime and the American criminal justice system. Overview : the nature of crime ; The evolution of crime ; American law ; American justice ; American corrections ; Sample test items for Part II (with rationale); title: The American corrections system. Overview : the history of corrections ; Incarceration ; Probation and parole ; Criminal sentencing ; Rehabilitation : challenges and opportunities ; The state of corrections ; Sample test items; title: Your career as a CCO. Overview : the corrections profession ; Professionalism ; Core skills; Correctional operations ; Searches of the person ; Materiel ; Force, restraint, and defensive tactics ; Team-based tactics ; Emergencies ; Supervision, discipline, and transport ; Mental health issues ; Becoming a supervisor ; Sample test items; title: Practice test. Overview ; General knowledge ; Career skills ; Understanding the corrections system ; Answer key.