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Corrections Canada Practice Test Questions

How to become a correctional officer in Canada

Overview

CSC has approximately 7,800 employees, and approximately 15,000 offenders in federal custody.  Correctional officers monitor and supervise inmates in penitentiaries.

The Canadian Corrections Officer test is a requirement to work for at Correctional Service of Canada (CSC).  This is a difficulty process, and most applicants fail the application process.

Corrections Officers are employed by Canadian Corrections Service (CSC) and charged with overseeing prisoners in prisons and correctional facilities and individuals awaiting trial after the arrest. Some may be employed in psychiatric hospitals as well as substance abuse facilities.

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Eligibility

Applicants must be:

  • 18 years
  • A Canadian Citizen
  • Hold a High school diploma or equivalent
  • Valid First Aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) ‘Level C’ with automated external defibrillator (AED) certificate from a qualified provider approved by any province/territory in Canada
  • Complete a Medical exam
  • Complete a Psychological exam
  • Hold an unrestricted driver’s license
  • Take the CSC Correctional Training Program (CTP)

 

 Valuable Qualifications

These are not required but valuable if you have them.   Otherwise you will gain this type of training on the job.

  •  Experience with ethnocultural or Indigenous peoples, communities or organizations.
  • Ability to communicate (orally and in writing) in a language other than English or French.
  • Ability to work shifts, weekends and holidays, as well as overtime.

Corrections Officer Physical Abilities Test (COPAT)

The COPAT physical ability test includes :

  • Run 50 meters
  • Mobility, Agility & Speed Run
  • Stair Run
  • Push Station
  • Pull Station
  • Squat, Thrust and Stand
    Weight Carry

CSC Psychological Assessment

The psychological assessments will test you for “good ethical character, trustworthiness, integrity, judgement and interpersonal skills.”   The psychological test makes sure that you have a minimum level of stress tolerance and emotional stability to work in a position of trust and handle difficult situations.

What’s on the Test

The CSC Corrections Officer Test has two sections, a Corrections Situational Judgement, and the Written Communication Proficiency Test (WCPT-351)

The WCPT test gives a series of short passages followed by multiple choice questions with suggested corrections.   Questions include:

  • Grammar
  • Punctuation
  • Re-Ordering paragraphs and sentences
  • Main Idea

Also Reading Comprehension

The Corrections Canada situational judgement questions are designed to assess your judgment and problem-solving ability by presenting work-related scenarios in the Correctional Service of Canada (CSC).

The scenarios cover the following themes:

  • Response to fire, environmental hazards and medical emergencies
  • Security of the institution and the public
  • Enhance offender accountability
  • Security of inmates, including during transport

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Reading Comprehension

Corrections professionals regularly read legal documents, regulations, policies, and reports. Reading comprehension skills are necessary to comprehend these complex documents accurately.

Corrections professionals frequently work with reports and case files related to inmates, incidents, and interventions. These documents often contain detailed information that needs to be understood and analyzed. Reading comprehension skills enable corrections professionals to extract relevant information, identify critical details, and draw logical conclusions.

Reading comprehension is closely linked to effective communication skills. Canada Corrections professionals need to read and comprehend written communications, such as emails, memos, and reports, from colleagues, supervisors, and other stakeholders. Understanding written material accurately, professionals can then respond appropriately, follow instructions, and convey information effectively.

Below is a list of the types of questions that may appear on the WCT.

  • Find facts and information in a passage
  • Identify the main idea
  • Identify secondary ideas

English

Grammar and punctuation clarify meaning and avoid ambiguity.  Corrections professionals follow grammatical rules and use punctuation correctly to ensure their responses are clear and unambiguous. Clear communication in a corrections setting where misinterpretations that can have serious consequences.

Corrections professionals need to communicate information, instructions, and reports clearly and concisely. A good knowledge of English grammar allows professions to express themselves accurately, follow established writing conventions, and convey messages effectively to others.

Misinterpretation and miscommunication can have serious consequences in a corrections workplace. Incorrect grammar and punctuation can lead to misunderstandings and confusion.

Types of questions that may appear on the test:

  • English grammar
  • English usage
  • Punctuation
  • Capitalization
  • Sentence structure – run-on sentences, fragments etc.

English Practice

Correcting Sentences and Passages (WCT format)

Additional Practice

English Usage – 15 questions
English Grammar – 20 questions
Punctuation – 12 questions

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Situational Judgement

The Corrections Canada situational judgement questions are designed to assess your judgment and problem-solving ability by presenting work-related scenarios in the Correctional Service of Canada (CSC).

The scenarios cover the following themes:

  • Response to fire, environmental hazards and medical emergencies
  • Security of the institution and the public
  • Enhance offender accountability
  • Security of inmates, including during transport

 

 

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What You’ll Get

89 practice drills, 1350 Q&A

  • Personality test preparation
  • 12 Memorization & attention to detail tests
  • 18 Reading comprehension tests
  • 15 Preparing written material tests
  • 5 Applying written material tests
  • 8 Mathematics skills tests
  • 1 Counting test
  • Extra 15 mathematics skills, reading comprehension, and applying written material drills
  • 6 Study guides, fully detailed explanations teaching the simplest & quickest methods

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Date Published: Thursday, February 11th, 2021
Date Modified: Tuesday, January 2nd, 2024

Got a Question? Email me anytime - Brian@test-preparation.ca

    3 Comments

  1. Jim
    August 25, 2022
    Reply

    do you have more situational judgement? I really need help

  2. Anonymous
    January 10, 2023
    Reply

    Hello,
    I am also looking for SJT questions. If you have any material, please share with me.
    thank you

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