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PROBATION ASSISTANT OC 1,2,3

PROBATION ASSISTANT (SPANISH SPEAKING) OC 1,2,3

PROBATION OFFICER OC 1,2,3,4

PROBATION OFFICER (SPANISH SPEAKING) OC 1,2,3,4

1. PREPARING WRITTEN MATERIAL- These questions test for the ability to write the kinds of reports and correspondence required in criminal justice settings such as probation and parole. Some questions test for the ability to present information clearly and accurately. Others test for the ability to organize paragraphs logically and comprehensibly.

2. EVALUATING CONCLUSIONS IN LIGHT OF KNOWN FACTS- These questions will consist of a set of facts and a conclusion. You must decide if the conclusion is proved by the facts, disproved by the facts or if the facts are not sufficient to prove or disprove the conclusion. The questions will not be specific to a particular field.

3. APPYING WRITTEN INFORMATION- These questions evaluate a candidate's ability to read, interpret and apply rules, regulations, directives, written narratives and other related material. You will be required to read a set of information and to appropriately apply the information to situations in various settings. All information needed to answer the questions is contained in the rules, regulations, etc. which are cited.

4. ADVISING AND INTERACTING WITH OTHERS- These questions test for the ability to interact with other people in order to gather and present information and to provide assistance and advice in a courteous and professional manner.

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 RECOMMENDED