So I just got my second failed result back and honestly I'm pretty demoralized. I've been trying to get into corrections for two years now and the written exam keeps tripping me up. My biggest problem seems to be the situational judgment sections — I can never tell if I'm overthinking the scenarios or just genuinely don't understand what they're looking for in a correctional officer candidate.
I've been using a CDCR practice test I found through a test prep site, which helped me understand the format, but I'm not sure I'm targeting the right content areas. My supervisor at my current security job recommended I spend more time on the reading comprehension and report writing portions since those are heavily weighted. Has anyone found a solid study guide that breaks down exactly what the test covers? I've seen a lot of generic law enforcement prep materials that don't really address CDCR specifically.
I'm planning to retest in about 8 weeks. Any exam tips from people who passed on their third attempt or later would genuinely mean a lot right now. What finally clicked for you?