COVT: Correction Officer Video Test

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Correction Officer Video Test

You'll save time with this easy to administer test. ERGOMETRICS has a fast 48 hour scoring turnaround.

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Testing with COVT helps you identify good candidates whom you might have otherwise missed. Hundreds of corrections specialists have told us that truly outstanding correction officers are distinguished by good judgment and good inmate interaction skills. COVT is a cost effective way to identify applicants early in the screening process who have a high probability of being outstanding officers.

You'll save money with COVT. Validation studies show that the test dramatically lowers turnover by improving the match between candidate and job.

There are many affordable options for using COVT. Click here to see the rental price list.

Call (425-774-5700) or write to ERGOMETRICS and we'll send your organization a free, no obligation videotape that explains the advantage of ERGOMETRICS' COVT: Correction Officer Video Test.

On the Job

ERGOMETRICS' COVT consists of 83 real-life job scenarios presented on video. Applicants watch scenarios, analyzing and making quick judgments about how to respond. The multiple choice answers are machine scored.

An Officer's Good Judgment

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ERGOMETRICS' COVT is designed to test inmate, co-worker and supervisor relations skills. Used nationally by both state and local governments and in Canada, this test is an efficient and cost effective way to identify applicants early in the screening process who have a high likelihood of becoming outstanding officers.

ERGOMETRICS' COVT Assesses Skills in:

Situational Judgment
Unbiased Enforcement of Rules
Gaining Cooperation
Human Interaction
Handling Authority
Social Maturity / Ethics
Observation and Analysis
Responding Calmly to Provocation

Tremendous Cost Savings

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ERGOMETRICS' COVT identifies and saves the expense of further testing candidates who are likely to have difficulty dealing with inmates, other officers, supervisors and the public. Not hiring the wrong candidate can save thousands of dollars in liability and turnover costs. Hiring the best candidates improves productivity and provides better candidates for promotion.

Click HERE to find out about ERGOMETRICS' PROMOTE! Corrections Supervisory Test.

Reading, Writing and Counting Tests

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Complementary tests for other important job skills include the Incident Observation and Report Writing Test, Correction Officer Reading Test and the Correction Officer Counting Test. The Incident Observation and Report Writing Test shows situations on video and asks the applicant to write a brief report, which is evaluated on content, organization and basic writing skills. The Correction Officer Reading Test uses typical job-related materials to assess competency to read at the minimum level required for the job. The Correction Officer Counting Test mimics the movements of inmates from cell to cell at maximum capacity requirements to assess minimum competency in inventory skills.

Why Choose ERGOMETRICS?

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ERGOMETRICS has designed the most comprehensive video testing programs in the nation. Each test is easy to administer, quick to score and goes far beyond simple aptitude tests. In addition, our tests are extensively and professionally validated. Follow-up research has shown our tests to be highly predictive of on-the-job performance as well as reducing turnover and absenteeism. ERGOMETRICS' job simulation tests minimize adverse impact on protected groups and focus only on those skills required to do a good job. We provide complete documentation that conforms to all legal and professional standards for validation.

ERGOMETRICS' COVT is Surprisingly Affordable!

Priced in relation to the size of your organization, there are many affordable options for using ERGOMETRICS' COVT.

Call (425-774-5700) or write to ERGOMETRICS and we'll send your organization a free, no obligation videotape that explains how easily you can begin testing candidates with the nations best video selection tool today.

ERGOMETRICS' COVT is successfully used by small and large corrections facilities. There is an agency near you that is using COVT, Contact us about a client list.

Other ERGOMETRICS products that you should look into:

E-Comm, Emergency Communications Personnel Video Test for call takers and dispatchers. E-Comm tests for skills that are impossible to assess using common testing methods.

Listening and Communications Skills
Dealing with Difficult and Stressful Situations
Multi-tasking
Analysis, Prioritizing and Problem Solving
Recording Accuracy
Public Relations
Internal Relations
Responsibility for Officer Safety

FrontLine: Video Testing System for Law Enforcement. FrontLine accurately predicts a candidate's abilities in:

Human Interaction
Responding Calmly to Provocation
Unbiased Enforcement
Situational Judgment
Ethics and Social Maturity
Handling Authority

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Proofreading and Spelling
Written Expression
Checking
Coding
Filing
Basic Math
Business Math
Typing and Data Entry

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With Diplomat, you'll be able to look at a person's abilities in: