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Apply for a security position
This page will assist you with the process of applying for a security position with the Department of Correction.
Contact for Apply for a security position
Recruitment Office
Phone
Recruitment Line
Call Recruitment Office, Recruitment Line at 1-866-WRK-4DOC
The Details of Apply for a security position
What you need for Apply for a security position
Please apply and take the appropriate Civil Service Exam for the position you are interested in. If your Civil Service Test Rank is reached you will be notified by Civil Service through email to sign the certification list at the department's Human Resources Division.
How to apply Apply for a security position
Please apply and take the appropriate Civil Service Exam.
Next steps for Apply for a security position
Pre-screening Process
Once you have signed the certification list you will need to:
- Pass a Criminal History Background Report
- The following documentation must be provided:
- (1) Completed Application for Employment Form
- Valid Driver's License
- Birth Certificate
- Professional Certified Licenses (if applicable)
- High school diploma or Official high school transcript
- GED (if applicable)
- All College Degrees or Official Transcripts
- Social Security Card
- DD 214 Long Form (If in Military)
- Citizenship paperwork, Naturalization paperwork (if applicable) Court documents stating that outstanding warrants are closed (if applicable)
- Pass a physical fitness test. Please review the Recruit Training Program Physical Readiness Test Tips below.
- Pass psychological testing
- Pass a drug screening
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Department of Correction - Application for Employment
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CO I Exam Preparation Guide
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Recruit Training Program Physical Fitness Preparation Guide
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Contact for Apply for a security position
Address
Phone
Recruitment Line
Call Recruitment Office, Recruitment Line at 1-866-WRK-4DOC
Address
Fax
508-850-5216
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