The life and work of a corrections officer can be extremely taxing. Each officer must have the ability to tolerate confinement and routine as well as manipulation, provocation and the potential for violence, both witnessed and experienced. The officer must have the social facility to be able to interact with inmates in courteous, respectful ways while carefully observing boundaries and ready to exert appropriate controls as necessary. The corrections officer must have the interpersonal skill to interact well with fellow officers and the command staff in a manner which contributes to the esprit de corps of the group and which inspires confidence and cooperation. There must be a commitment to professional demeanor on duty and, in order to fulfill the ambassadorial function of the position, while off duty as well.
It is crucial to have personnel who are psychologically qualified to do this job at the highest level of excellence, given the inherent demands. Psychological screenings that are conducted with those demands in mind enables the right people to be selected for these important positions.
In addition, our fit-for-duty assessments and individually tailored training programs insure that, once on the job, your corrections officers have the help they need to resolve problems and advance professionally.
Critical Incident Officer Status Evaluations provide department administrators with important information in decision making about how to respond to use-of-force incidents.
Chandler Psychological Associates staff conducts police applicant screenings of high quality.
A Fit-for-Duty Assessment is an assessment designed to determine the psychological status and capacity for duty of an employee.
Issue-specific training can be vital when a chief, director or administrator seeks to provide substantive help to an employee who presents problematic behavior.
An organizational assessment can also be of benefit to a well-functioning organization seeking to further improve upon its overall effectiveness.
Comprehensive psychological screening of the applicants for leadership roles can help select appropriate personnel.
At a time when public safety personnel are being challenged on all fronts, applying effective psychological tools can provide a winning edge.
We look forward to the opportunity to speak directly with you to discuss your specific requirements.
469 Chandler St
Worcester, MA 01602
Phone: (508) 757-7430