EXPANDED SCOPE
FOR
CORRECTION
OFFICER III PR 1,2,3,4,5
CORRECTION
OFFICER IV PR 1,2,4,6,7
DEPUTY
WARDEN PR 1,2,4,6,7
1. PREPARING WRITTEN MATERIAL - These questions
test for the ability to present information clearly and accurately, and to
organize paragraphs logically and comprehensibly. For some questions, you will be given information in two or three sentences followed
by four restatements of the information. You must then choose the best version.
For other questions, you will be given paragraphs with
their sentences out of order. You must then choose, from four suggestions, the
best order for the sentences.
2. NEW YORK STATE MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR
CORRECTIONAL FACILITIES - These questions test knowledge of the
Minimum Standards for state, county, and local correctional facilities that are
promulgated by the New York State Commission of Correction in areas such as the
admission/discharge, care, custody, movement, correctional treatment, security,
supervision, and discipline of all persons confined in these systems.
3. COORDINATING APPROPRIATE RESPONSES
TO EMERGENCIES, DISTURBANCES, AND OTHER UNUSUAL SITUATIONS - These questions
test for knowledge in such areas as: anticipating possible correctional emergency
situations, responding to situations promptly and allocating staff where
needed; notifying supervisors of situations when appropriate; acting within
rules to alleviate problems as quickly as possible with minimum use of force;
investigating the causes of incidents; submitting reports on incidents.
4. ADMINISTRATIVE SUPERVISION - These questions
test for knowledge of the principles and practices involved in directing the
activities of a large subordinate staff, including subordinate supervisors. Questions
relate to the personal interactions between an upper level supervisor and
his/her subordinate supervisors in the accomplishment of objectives. These
questions cover such areas as assigning work to and coordinating the activities
of several units, establishing and guiding staff development programs,
evaluating the performance of subordinate supervisors, and maintaining
relationships with other organizational sections.
5. BASIC SKILLS TRAINING - These questions
test for the knowledge and abilities required to train individuals, often on a
one-to-one basis, who need to acquire basic information and learn to perform
simple tasks. They address topics such as planning activities to promote
learning, presenting information, providing guidance, and evaluating learning.
These questions cover the most basic level of training.
6. ENSURING EFFECTIVE INTER/INTRA AGENCY
COMMUNICATIONS
- These questions test for understanding of techniques for interacting
effectively with individuals and agencies, to educate and inform them about
topics of concern, to clarify agency programs or policies, to negotiate
conflicts or resolve complaints, and to represent one's agency or program in a
manner in keeping with good public relations practices. Questions may also
cover interacting with the staff of one's own agency and/or that of other
agencies in cooperative efforts of public outreach or service.
7. ADMINISTRATIVE TECHNIQUES AND PRACTICES - These questions
test for a knowledge of management techniques and practices used in directing
or assisting in directing a program component or an organizational segment.
Questions cover such areas as interpreting policies, making decisions based on
the context of the position in the organization, coordinating programs or
projects, communicating with employees or the public, planning employee
training, and researching and evaluating areas of concern.
The New York State Department of Civil
Service has not prepared a test guide for this examination. However, candidates
may find information in the publication 'General Guide to Written Tests'
helpful in preparing for this test. This publication is available on line at:
https://www.cs.ny.gov/testing/testguides.cfm.
USE OF CALCULATORS IS ALLOWED