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Prison Officer assessment

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A CLEARER VIEW OF THEIR SKILLS

More than one score.

72%
Decision-Making82%
Situational Judgement74%
Compliance & Ethics68%
Emotional Intelligence64%
Adaptability78%

Compare strengths. Explore the detail. Ask better questions.

Illustrative results · Fictional candidate

WHAT THE ASSESSMENT EXPLORES

A clearer view of reasoning and workplace skills.

The Prison Officer template combines Decision-Making, Situational Judgement, Compliance & Ethics, Emotional Intelligence, Adaptability. Review the selection against the work your vacancy involves.

5tests60minutes48questions in total

01 · 8 QUESTIONS · 10 MINUTES

Decision-Making

Shows how candidates weigh incomplete information and commit to a course of action.

  • Evaluating options
  • Weighing information
  • Choosing a response

02 · 10 QUESTIONS · 20 MINUTES

Situational Judgement

A broader workplace judgement test covering several common situations at once.

  • Workplace scenarios
  • Considering responses
  • Professional judgement

03 · 7 QUESTIONS · 10 MINUTES

Compliance & Ethics

Shows how candidates act when rules, pressure and commercial interest pull apart.

  • Ethical decisions
  • Following procedures
  • Raising concerns

04 · 15 QUESTIONS · 10 MINUTES

Emotional Intelligence

Shows how accurately candidates read emotion and intent in other people.

  • Recognising emotions
  • Understanding responses
  • Managing interactions

05 · 8 QUESTIONS · 10 MINUTES

Adaptability

Shows how candidates respond when priorities, plans or information change.

  • Changing priorities
  • New situations
  • Responding to uncertainty

A COMPLETE SKILLS PICTURE

One assessment. Different strengths.

Explore careful records, clear communication and sound judgement.

You receive a result for each included test: Decision-Making, Situational Judgement, Compliance & Ethics, Emotional Intelligence, Adaptability. Compare the relevant areas separately and use a follow-up task based on preparing a timetable update and checking who it affects.

Keep the recommended selection or adjust it before inviting candidates.

A MULTILINGUAL TEST SUITE

English, plus 13 languages.

Assess candidates in the language they work in.

  • English
  • Chinese (simplified)
  • Japanese
  • Korean
  • Thai
  • Vietnamese
  • Indonesian
  • French
  • German
  • Spanish
  • Portuguese
  • Italian
  • Dutch
  • Arabic

Languages across our wider suite. Availability varies by test and level; check each test when preparing your assessment.

TRY AN EXAMPLE QUESTION

Try an example question.

Explore an example in the context of preparing a timetable update and checking who it affects. It gives you a way to discuss the reasoning behind a candidate’s answer, alongside the Prison Officer assessment results.

Prison Officer: preparing a timetable update and checking who it affectsWorkplace example

In this Prison Officer example, preparing a timetable update and checking who it affects is part of the work. A timetable change must be checked against the approved room allocation before it is published. The draft assigns two sessions to the same room at the same time.

Which action follows the stated requirement?

An example of the question format, separate from a candidate assessment.

A PRACTICAL GUIDE

Using the Prison Officer assessment.

What does the full assessment tell you?

This template combines multiple-choice questions in Emotional Intelligence; workplace situations in Decision-Making, Situational Judgement, Compliance & Ethics, Adaptability. It brings together evidence about careful records, clear communication and sound judgement, giving you areas to explore when preparing a timetable update and checking who it affects.

How can you use the results?

Review each result against your vacancy’s responsibilities. Use a short task based on preparing a timetable update and checking who it affects to explore practical application. Ask how they would verify the information and communicate a change to the people affected.

Which results matter for your vacancy?

  • Decision-MakingAsk them to compare options and explain what evidence their decision needs.
  • Situational JudgementDiscuss the reasoning behind a response to a workplace situation.
  • Compliance & EthicsDiscuss how they would respond when a request conflicts with an agreed rule.
  • Emotional IntelligenceExplore how they would recognise a colleague’s concerns and respond constructively.
  • AdaptabilityDiscuss how they would adjust a plan when new information changes the priorities.

SEE THE RESULTS FOR YOURSELF

See the person behind the score.

Explore a complete sample report, from test results and candidate comparisons to focused interview questions.

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Skills breakdownCandidate comparisonInterview prompts

BEFORE YOU START

Your questions, answered.

Can I tailor this assessment to my Prison Officer vacancy?

Yes. Start with Decision-Making, Situational Judgement, Compliance & Ethics, Emotional Intelligence, Adaptability, then keep the tests that match your responsibilities. For example, use Decision-Making to explore evaluating options. You can add or remove tests before inviting candidates.

Does this assess practical Prison Officer work?

Candidates answer multiple-choice questions in Emotional Intelligence; workplace situations in Decision-Making, Situational Judgement, Compliance & Ethics, Adaptability online. They do not complete your day-to-day work inside your own systems. Add a short work sample based on preparing a timetable update and checking who it affects to explore application alongside the test results.

Why is Decision-Making included?

Shows how candidates weigh incomplete information and commit to a course of action. Ask them to compare options and explain what evidence their decision needs. Review whether this area reflects the responsibilities of your vacancy before retaining it.

How long does this Prison Officer assessment take?

The recommended selection contains 5 tests and allows 60 minutes across its timed tests. Adding or removing tests, or adjusting time allowances, can change the total.

Will I see a separate result for each test?

Yes. Review Decision-Making, Situational Judgement, Compliance & Ethics, Emotional Intelligence, Adaptability separately so a strength in one area does not hide a gap in another. Use the detail to focus interviews and relevant work samples. View the sample report.

Can I try this assessment with real candidates for free?

After signup, your Prison Officer selection is prepared for review. Adjust it, invite candidates and see your first 5 candidate results free. No credit card is required. See pricing for further results.

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