Correctional Officer Work Habits Profile

Sample report of Correctional Officer Work Habits Profile

The Correctional Officer Work Habits profile measures general characteristics needed in the role. It was developed through collaboration with a large state institution to identify characteristics that predict success on the job and improve retention of new staff. The scales chosen were identified in an extensive validation process and analysis. This new profile was very successful in meeting these objectives. Facilities may use the assessments as is or additional validation and customization may be requested based on your needs. Work Habits Profiles measure the basic personal characteristics for success in the role. Work Habits may vary based on the position. They usually include reliability, responsibility, safety, organization, and rules compliance. Other characteristics may be added based on the job analysis data.

Scales

Organization

Measures the degree to which the individual is organized, structured and thoughtful about his/her work.

Reliability

Measures the degree to which the individual is likely to be dependable, hardworking and conscientious about the quality of his/her work.

Responsibility

Measures the degree to which the individual is likely to be dependable, stable, takes responsibility for his/her actions and as a result, is not likely to have attendance problems. This characteristic is appropriate for all jobs.

Rules Compliance

Measures the degree to which the individual is likely to follow company policies and adhere to rules and procedures established by management. This characteristic is appropriate for most, if not all jobs, with special emphasis on jobs requiring much trust (e.g., bank teller, cashier) and positions of authority (security guards, police officers).

Safety

Measures the degree to which the individual is likely to follow company safety rules and procedures, and is cautious and vigilant about avoiding workplace accidents. These characteristics are appropriate for jobs that involve the use of equipment (e.g., tools, forklifts, machinery), including jobs in warehouse, production, assembly and light industrial settings.

Industries

Corrections & Protective Services

Corrections and Protective services have a number of profiles available for various positions found in corrections both internal roles such as correctional officer and those dealing with post release individuals such as parole officer and residential officer. These profiles can also be used for roles in security companies, penitentiaries, prisons, jails, and juvenile detention, community-based corrections as well as Law Enforcement positions.

For pre-employment testing in Corrections and Protective Services, we usually recommend using both the Work Habits Profile for the position and the People Skills Profile.

Work Habits Profiles measure the basic personal characteristics for success in the role. Work Habits may vary based on the position. They usually include reliability, responsibility, safety, organization, and rules compliance. Other characteristics may be added based on the job analysis data.

People Skills Profiles measure the basic personality characteristics related to success in the role. These were chosen using a job analysis. Those included in each of the profiles are related to job performance.

Sample Job Titles

  • Adult Probation Officer
  • Correctional Counselor
  • Deputy Probation Officer (DPO)
  • Juvenile Probation Officer
  • Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists
  • Parole Agent
  • Parole Officer (PO)
  • Probation Agent
  • Probation and Parole Officer
  • Probation Counselor
  • Probation Officer
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