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SCREENING PROCESS
Two examinations are required of all applicants: Observation Examination; the Physical Agility Test. Applicants must meet minimum standards on each examination to be eligible for hire. Upon completion of these examinations, an oral interview is conducted with each applicant. Applicants have the opportunity to earn up to a total of 130 screening points and are placed on eligibility lists in rank order. Facilities hire applicants based on scores.
Weighted values are assigned to each of the following dimensions based on its relationship to successful job performance.
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Point Range |
Observation Examination
Physical Agility Test
Structured Oral Interview
Military/Veterans Points |
0 – 20
Pass/Fail
0 – 100
0 – 10 |
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Total: 130 |
Observation Examination (0–20 points)
This examination is designed to assess your ability to observe and interpret information consisting of 20 multiple choice and true/false questions. This examination is up to 20 points of the total 130 possible points.
Physical Agility Test
Since being in good physical shape is a prime consideration for being a Juvenile Justice Intern, applicants are required to successfully complete a physical agility test to be eligible for hire. The test includes four exercises designed to measure an applicant’s ability to perform the job duties required of a Juvenile Justice Specialist Intern. Applicants must complete all four of the exercises to continue in the screening process. The physical Agility Test is a pass/fail test.
Structured Oral Interview (0-100 points)
Applicants are interviewed by a team of two screeners using a standardized Rutan interview questionnaire. Upon conclusion of the interview, the screeners independently rate the applicant. An applicant can receive a total of 100 points.
Military Service (0 – 10 points)
Points are awarded to any armed forces veteran, receiving discharges of Honorable or General Under Honorable Conditions. A copy of the DD214 (Member 4 edition) must be supplied. Documentation of military service is based on a review of all Certificates of Military Release of Discharge. To be eligible for military points and in order to be considered for employment, an applicant must produce long versions of all of Military Discharges. The long version shall indicate years of service, character of service and type of discharge. Points may be awarded as follows:
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