The Division of Personnel and V.I. Bureau of
Corrections advise the public of the Correction Officer Entrance Examination. Registration for the written examination begins Monday, July 24, and ends Friday, Aug. 4. To register, complete the application package online at www.dopusvi.org. The deadline for submission is Friday, Aug. 4. The exams are scheduled to be held on Monday, Aug. 28 — Thursday, Aug. 31.
Applicants seeking to apply must be 20 years of age but not older than 46 years old. The applicant must have a high school diploma or an equivalent certification from an accredited institution. They must have Motor Vehicle Operator’s License. In addition, applicants must pass a Civil Service online examination, physical agility test, psychological exam, oral board interview and a comprehensive background check.
The following applicants are exempt from sitting the written examination; however, they are required to meet all other established criteria:
- Persons holding a degree in any field of study (Associate and above) from an accredited institution.
- All honorably discharged veterans from any branch of the U.S. Armed Forces (DD214)
- Certified Correction Officers from any U.S. jurisdiction correctional facility in good standing.
For more information, contact Loretta David, recruitment and classification specialist, at 774-8588 ext. 5121 on St. Thomas-St. John or Chemyne Ible-John on St. Croix at 718-8588 ext. 4024.
The Division of Personnel is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.
