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A new pilot program is being tested by New York State\u2019s Civil Service is an online examination questionnaire that asks questions about an applicant\u2019s education, training, and work experience instead of the usual multiple choice written exam. The new exam will be used to establish a list of candidates to fill future Correction Officer vacancies once the current eligibility list is either exhausted or expired in one year (2024).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Submit an examination application to Human Resources on or before 5:00pm, May 12, 2023<\/strong>. Approved applicants will be sent a notice containing directions to a website address to complete the Training and Experience Questionnaire. The questionnaire must be completed between June 1, 2023 and June 30, 2023. The answers from the questionnaire will be used to rate and score your test against the general requirements of the position which will be based on training and experience gained before the filing deadline of May 12, 2023.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Minimum qualifications of Correction Officers include graduation from high school or possession of an equivalency diploma. Applicants may file for this exam if they expect to complete the educational requirement by June 30, 2023. Proof of educational requirement must be submitted no later than two months after completion. Candidate must be at least 18 years of age at time of appointment, not time of application to take the exam.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cCurrently, there are four full-time Correction Officer vacancies that we are looking to fill and six additional positions being added (three effective July 1, 2023, and three effective October 1, 2023),\u201d stated Sheriff William A. Sheron, Jr. \u201cNow is the time to begin a rewarding career in law enforcement. In order to be considered for the positions, applicants must take the civil service exam. Even if you took the previous civil service exam, you will want to apply to take the new exam.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Press release A new pilot program is being tested by New York State\u2019s Civil Service is an online examination questionnaire that asks questions about an applicant\u2019s education, training, and work experience instead of the usual multiple choice written exam. The new exam will be used to establish a list of \u2026<\/p>\n