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IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR CANDIDATES TAKING THE COPAT (Correction Officer Physical Ability Test)

TEST LOCATION

Enfield Correctional Institution

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Enfield, CT 06082

DIRECTIONS

From I-91 North:

Enfield Correctional Institution is located within a cluster of Correctional Institutions on the Enfield/Sommers town lines.

Take I-91 north to Enfield, exit 48 (route 220). Take a right at the end of the ramp onto Elm Street (east). Go approximately one mile to a fork in the road. There is a traffic light at the fork. Bear left at the fork and go straight for several miles. Carl Robinson Correctional Institution is the first facility you will see on your left. After passing Carl Robinson CI, you will come to a four-way intersection with a stop sign. Continue straight through the intersection. Enfield Correctional Institution will be on your left, up the hill.

Note: The State police have set up signs from the highway that say, CORR. These signs are blue with gold letters and are about a square foot in size. They mark the route to all four institutions.

PRIOR TO YOUR TEST

Eat a small meal at least one hour before arriving at your assigned session to allow for digestion.

Do not drink coffee, tea, or caffeinated soda within one hour of your scheduled session time.

Do not smoke or use chewing tobacco within an hour of your session.

Drink water prior to and during your session (water will be provided during the test).

WHAT TO WEAR

Wear comfortable clothing designed for exercise/gym (t-shirt, shorts, sweat pants, sneakers).

Wear appropriate footwear (e.g., sneakers).

WHAT TO BRING

Bring a current government issued form of photo identification (driver’s license or Passport)

If necessary, bring rescue medications (asthma inhaler, epi-pen) along with a Doctor’s note confirming the medication is prescribed to you.

PROHIBITED ITEMS

Personal Electronics; cell phones, IPods, MP3 players, and other listening devices are not allowed in the test area.

Purses, bags should be left in your car or at home.

Jewelry; bracelets, dangling earrings, or necklaces should not be worn. Medical alert Jewelry and wedding bands are acceptable.

GENERAL INFORMATION

If you have not done so already, please visit https://portal.ct.gov/DOC/Employment/Employment and view the Correction Officer Physical Abilities Test video to familiarize yourself with the test. You must use Windows or Android device to view the video. The video does not play on iOS (Apple) operating systems at this time.

Arrive 10 minutes early for scheduled appointment to allow for parking and check-in procedure. Be appropriately dressed for a physical test. THIS IS NOT AN INTERVIEW!

Candidates who do not dress appropriately will not be allowed to test.

Appropriate attire includes athletic footwear such as sneakers. No flip-flops, sandals, dress shoes permitted.

Facial coverings (Masks) must be worn at all times when not physically performing a test function.

Facial coverings must cover nose and mouth completely.

Facial coverings must not contain offensive or political language.

You must present a valid government issued photo identification.

You will be required to present Identification when entering parking area AND when entering facility.

Have current emergency contact information with you. You will need to provide it prior to starting the test.

Leave ALL electronic devices locked and secured in your vehicle.

Cell phones are not permitted inside the Correctional facility.

Equipment at each station will be wiped down in-between each candidates’ use

What is the COPAT?

The COPAT (Correction Officer Physical Ability Test) has been designed to test your ability to perform essential physical tasks performed by DOC Correction Officers. It is a critical component of our Correction Officer selection process.

The Correction Officer Test battery evaluates a candidate’s muscular strength, muscular endurance, aerobic capacity, and anaerobic power. A comprehensive job analysis of the Correction Officer position provided the foundation for the physical test battery.

Prior to attempting to take this test, you should be in good physical condition. The three tests require a considerable amount of physical exertion. The Department of Correction will have medical staff on standby during the COPAT and we reserve the right to discontinue testing if a candidate demonstrates the following symptoms.

Nausea

Dizziness

Shortness of breath

Excessive fatigue

Injury

Below is a list of the Correction Officer tests which you will be performing.

JOB SIMULATION #1 CELL AND AREA SEARCH

JOB SIMULATION #2 RUN AND RESTRAIN

JOB SIMULATION #3 CODE RESPONSE TO SECONDARY LOCATION

Purpose:

The purpose of the test is to evaluate the ability to perform the movements required during a search of a cell or other location. The cell and area search evaluates the strength, range-of-motion, and agility required to search cells and other locations in a correctional facility.

Purpose:

The purpose of the test is to evaluate the ability to respond quickly to an emergency and control and restrain inmates. The test involves running in a timely manner to the incident scene and subduing and handcuffing a resistive inmate.

Purpose:

The purpose of the test is to evaluate the ability to respond quickly to an emergency. The test involves running to respond in a timely fashion. This simulation assesses a combination upper body strength, grip strength, upper body muscular endurance, and aerobic capacity required in an emergency response.

Job Simulation #1:

This simulation requires repeated stepping up and down, on and off an 18” box while moving blocks from shelf to shelf as directed by the test monitor.

Job Simulation #3:

This test requires short bursts of running, turning and overcoming barriers. There is also physical strength needed to pull a 165 pound mannequin 15 feet and complete the arrest simulation.

Job Simulation #2:

This simulation requires running through a prescribed course which includes going up and down stairs and negotiating obstacles.

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