California BSCC / STC Entry-Level Selection Exam

It is a selection exam that the BSCC's STC Division makes available to local corrections agencies for screening applicants for entry-level Adult Corrections Officer, Juvenile Corrections Officer, and Probation Officer classifications. STC offers written and electronic versions, each with a Candidate Orientation Booklet for applicants. It is an agency screening tool, not a statewide license.

Applicants seeking entry-level employment with local corrections agencies in California in the Adult Corrections Officer, Juvenile Corrections Officer, or Probation Officer classifications. STC recommends agencies use its minimum selection guidelines solely for pre-employment screening and entry-level selection decisions, so the exam is one part of an agency's broader hiring process.

Both versions are offered. STC's selection exams are made available to agencies in written and electronic formats, each with an accompanying Candidate Orientation Booklet. Which version you take depends on the agency administering the process, so ask your hiring agency before you prepare or schedule.

The available STC source material does not state a time limit or item count. Those details come from the administering agency and the Candidate Orientation Booklet. Do not rely on figures from other jurisdictions or older materials; confirm the format, timing, and structure directly with the agency handling your application.

The source material does not publish a passing score. Because agencies use STC's minimum selection guidelines for their own entry-level decisions, any cutoff is set through the agency's process. Ask your hiring agency what score or rank is required and how results are reported to you.

The available source does not describe a retake policy. Retake rules, waiting periods, and whether a new application is required are determined by the administering agency. Contact that agency's hiring or recruitment unit for the current policy before assuming you can test again.

Start with the Candidate Orientation Booklet that accompanies the exam, since it is the applicant-facing guide STC provides. Then review the agency's job announcement and minimum standards. Practice reading comprehension, written communication, and basic reasoning under time pressure, and confirm the version and scheduling details with the agency.

STC's entry-level selection and screening tools also include Medical Screening Guidelines and Vision and Hearing Screening Guidelines, along with the selection exams and Candidate Orientation Booklets. Expect medical, vision, and hearing standards to be part of the agency's pre-employment screening alongside the written or electronic exam.

Assuming details such as length, passing score, or retake rules without checking. The STC source describes the tools and their purpose but not those specifics. Candidates who confirm format, timing, and standards with the hiring agency, and who study the orientation booklet, avoid surprises on test day.