Any info on getting a CO job?

[jbraz82]

that sounds like it makers sense. how long after taking the test do you wait to get a call/letter back for an interview?

[blk99gt]

It was like 4 weeks after the test for me, and like another 4 to 6 weeks to get the call for the job (physical and evaluation). That was my experience anyways. I recommend calling them about the third week after the interview just to let them know you you are interested in the job.

[Gooseneck]

That was about my experience too.

[jbraz82]

ok thanks for the info.....when you initially get hired and before going to BCOT what do you do in those 3-10 months or how ever long it is? i have been thinking of going to central or johnston

[blk99gt]

I worked closely with a certified officer and they showed me things about what id be doing. At the sheriff dept. I was just thrown to the wolves.

[jbraz82]

oh ok thats cool...where do you work blk99gt?

[blk99gt]

Left Alamance Co. Sehriffs Office and now with orange county corrections

[zmurphy]

Originally Posted by jbraz82

that sounds like it makers sense. how long after taking the test do you wait to get a call/letter back for an interview?

i have a conditional offer from Alexander CI. they are filling positions for CO's leaving because of transfers...........or just leaving. according to the lady i spoke with there, they were actually being proactive not reactive to CO's leaving. sounds like a good idea to me, to have people lined up and ready instead of doing with out.

anyway it was a week and a half after testing that i got a call to interview. then 3 days later (after the interview) for the offer.

i am supposed to hear something from them in next few weeks about going to take my physch and physical.

also i got a call from Albemarle to interview with them. so i will interview with them and go with which ever one makes the real offer.

good luck. where are you applying at?

[jbraz82]

i turned my app in at the raliegh regional recruitment center. i would like to work in johnston would be my first choice or central, i would really like to work at polk but its too far away....

[jbraz82]

I took my test yesterday. the lady said if you dont get a letter in 7 days your still good to go. i put down central, johnston and ncciw for my 3 choices. are there any other "perks" for working at any of the facilitys? someone was telling me there was a staff gym at central? someone please let me know