Updated as of 26 July 2012. Compiled, Edited, and Updated by J/SUPT MICHELLE NG-BONTO

Disclaimer: Questions and answers may need updating

The actual Penology Officer Examination will cover 150 Items plus 10 items on Examinee’s Descriptive Information.
You need to finish the actual exam at the maximum rate of 3 hours, by spending only 1.2 minutes of your time reading, comprehending and answering each item of the exam.

  1. JAIL MANAGEMENT CONCEPTS AND APPLICATIONS (30%)
    (Commitment, Classifications of Inmates/Reception Procedures/Classification of disciplinary Boards & Punishable Acts/Treatment of Inmates with Special Needs)
  2. CUSTODIAL CONCEPTS AND APPLICATIONS (45%)
    (Custody, Security & Control/Emergency Plans, Movement & Transfer ofDetainees & Prisoners/Inmate’s Rights & Privileges/IWD Programs )
  3. INMATES WELFARE AND DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS (15%)
  4. BJMP ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS (10%)
    (Latest Policies, Issuances/Pertinent Laws)