LCOPAT Testing
Local Corrections Physical Fitness Testing
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Corrections officer candidates are required to demonstrate their physical fitness by successfully completing a physical fitness evaluation performed by a licensed physical fitness or medical professional, or a Sheriff or Sheriff's designee. Testing will take place on °ÄÃÅÀ¶ÔÂÁÁ's Sidney campus in the Activities building gymnasium. For more information on theÌýLCOPATÌýtest go to theÌýLCOPATÌýCandidate Guide.ÌýAll candidates must have aÌýphysician's screeningÌýform completed prior to taking the physical agility testÌý Bring this form along with your driver's license the day of your test.Ìý
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Upcoming test dates
2024 dates:
- September 19
- October 17
- November 21 - CANCELLED
- December 12
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2025 dates:
- January 23
- February 20
- March 13
- April 17
- May 22
- June 12
- July 17
- August 7
- September 18
- October 16
- November 13
- December 11
EMPCO Testing
Sheriff's/Local Corrections Reading and Writing Exam
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Empco conducts entry level examinations for Sheriff’s Offices through the Sheriffs’ Association Testing Program. Through this system, qualified candidates can sign up to take entry level written examinations to become Corrections Officers and Road Patrol Deputies.Ìý The system will then allow qualified candidates’ information and scores to be viewed by participating departments. The testing is administered in the CIS Lab in the Beatrice E. Doser building on °ÄÃÅÀ¶ÔÂÁÁ's Sidney campus.Ìý
- Test candidates must sign up for the EMPCO test a minimum of 24 hours prior to testing.
- Test candidates must bring their driver’s license and know their social security number on the day of testing.
- No late starts, once the test has started late candidates are not admitted into the testing center.
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Upcoming Test Dates
2024 dates:
- September 19
- October 17
- ÌýNovember 21
- December 12
2025 dates:
- January 23
- February 20
- March 13
- April 17
- May 22
- June 12
- July 17
- August 7
- September 18
- October 16
- November 13
- December 11
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