2024 Correction Officer II Examination

Please find key dates and resources for the promotional exam.

Key Dates for the Correction Officer II Examination

Application Period Begins: July 1, 2024
Application Deadline: July 23, 2024
Notices to Appear for Exam: August 1, 2024
Written Examination Date: August 17, 2024
Experience & Education (E&E) Application Deadline: August 24, 2024
Score Release Date: October 2, 2024
Experience & Education (E&E) Last Day to Appeal: October 19, 2024
Eligible List Established Date: November 1, 2024

Written Examination Fee: $150
Location: Various Sites across the Commonwealth
Eligibility: This is a departmental promotional exam. Please refer to the exam poster/application for specific information.

Next Steps

1. Create your Civil Service online account.
2. Read texts on the reading list and review study guide
   • 2024 Correction Officer II Reading list 
   • 2024 Correction Officer II Study Guide 
3. Apply for the examination beginning July 1, 2024
4. Application deadline: July 23, 2024
5. Notice to Appear for Examination: August 1, 2024
6. Experience & Education (E&E) Application Deadline: August 24, 2024
   
   Promotional examination candidates are required to file their E&E Claims; It is a mandatory examination component and will result in a failing score on the E&E component if the claim is not completed.  Supporting documentation will be accepted up to seven calendar days following the examination date by email: [e-mail]
7. Score Release Date: October 2, 2024
   Examination results are issued by email.

8. Experience & Education (E&E) Last Day to Appeal: October 19, 2024

   Before filing an appeal regarding your E&E claim, please ensure that your submitted documentation supports the information referenced on your E&E claim.

9. Eligible List Established Date: November 1, 2024
   When the eligible list is established you will be able to view your rank.

Note

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Last updated:	October 21, 2024