California Correctional Officer Exam Physical Fitness & Hiring Standards

Question 1

The CDCR physical fitness test for correctional officer candidates includes which of the following components?

Accepted Answer

Running, push-ups, sit-ups, and flexibility assessment

Answer

Swimming, rock climbing, and marksmanship

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Weightlifting, cycling, and balance assessment

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Sprinting, pull-ups, and rope climbing only

Question 2

The minimum age requirement to become a California state correctional officer is:

Accepted Answer

18 years old

Answer

16 years old

Answer

21 years old

Answer

25 years old

Question 3

Which disqualifying factor would automatically prevent someone from becoming a California correctional officer?

Accepted Answer

A felony conviction

Answer

Having received a traffic citation in the past 5 years

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Having completed a misdemeanor diversion program 10 years ago

Answer

Working a second job

Question 4

The California correctional officer hiring process includes which background investigation component?

Accepted Answer

A polygraph examination, psychological evaluation, and thorough background investigation

Answer

A credit history check only

Answer

Reference letters from friends only

Answer

An anonymous online questionnaire

Question 5

What is the purpose of the psychological evaluation in the California correctional officer hiring process?

Accepted Answer

To assess suitability for the emotional and psychological demands of correctional work

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To test intelligence and academic ability

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To identify political beliefs of the applicant

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To predict future salary requirements

Question 6

California correctional officers are required to complete how many weeks of training at the Basic Correctional Officer Academy?

Accepted Answer

16 weeks

Answer

4 weeks

Answer

8 weeks

Answer

52 weeks