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Examination Preparation Guides and Reading Lists

These guides and reading lists will help you prepare for examinations, physical ability tests and other related civil service matters.

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Correction Officer I Preparation Guide

The guide and other related information will help you prepare for the written examination.

Correction Officer/Head Cook Reading List

The reading list will help you prepare for the written examination.

Firefighter Preparation Guides

The guide and other related information will help you prepare for written examination and entry-level physical ability test.

Parole Officer Reading List

The reading list will help you prepare for the written examination.

Police Officer Preparation Guides

The guide and other related information will help you prepare for the written examination and physical ability test.

Reading Lists for Promotional Level Exams

Additional Resources

Archived Reading Lists and Examination Preparation Guides
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