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California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation Interview Questions & Reviews

Updated Apr 22, 2013
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Correctional Administrator at California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation

Declined Offer – Reviewed Apr 22, 2013

Interview Details – Test and experience based

Interview Question – How would you fix this problem that has been ongiing for years?   View Answer

Reason for Declining – Location

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Correctional Officer at California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation

Accepted Offer – Interviewed in Sacramento, CA – Reviewed Jul 17, 2012

Interview Details – Short on-line questionnaire followed by a written examination, physical fitness examination, medical examination, written psychological examination, in person psychological interview, and a background examination.

Interview Question – Expect interesting questions during the psychological testing phase.   Answer Question

Negotiation Details – Non-negotiable terms.

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Accounting Officer at California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation

Accepted Offer – Interviewed in Stockton, CA May 2008 – Reviewed Sep 16, 2010

Interview Details – Upon interview arrival, received list of interview questions to prepare for. Given 10-15 minutes to prepare and was interviewed by two supervisors.

Interview Question – What is the definition of abatement, ledger, etc.   View Answer

Negotiation Details – No salary negotiation as this is state service employment.

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Correctional Sergeant at California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation

Accepted Offer – Interviewed in Jun 2009 – Reviewed Jul 7, 2012

Interview Details – All interviews for promotions are basically the same. You are sitting in front of a panel that usually consists of Captains and Lieutenants. For the position of Sergeant you are asked about alarm response, sexual harassment and paperwork common to the department. The questions will mainly consist of scenarios.

Interview Question – Describe for us the Use of Force policy of the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation.   Answer Question

Negotiation Details – None

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Dentist at California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation

Accepted Offer – Interviewed in Jan 2011 – Reviewed Feb 9, 2011

Interview Details – 2 on 1 interview for an hour. Basic behavioral interview.

Interview Question – What are your strengths   Answer Question

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Board of Prison Terms at California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation

Declined Offer – Interviewed in Oct 2008 – Reviewed May 24, 2010

Interview Details – I felt that there was already a person promised the job. The interviewers were not interested in what I had to say.

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