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ANNOUNCEMENT
The CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION announces the conduct of the

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to establish register of eligibles from which certification and appointment to second level ranks in the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology and other functionally related agencies shall be made, provided said eligibles meet the qualifications and other requirements of the said positions. The eligibility resulting from the Penology Officer Examination shall be called Penology Officer Eligibility, and considered appropriate to second level ranks in the jail management and penology, and other functionally related services, except for ranks under the Philippine National Police.

Date of Examination

Deadline for the Filing of Application

August 12, 2012

I. SCOPE OF THE EXAMINATION General Ability (25%) Specialized Area (75%) -

June 28, 2012

Verbal, Analytical, Numerical

A. Jail Management Concepts and Applications (30%) 1. Commitment and Classifications of Inmates/Prisoners/Detainees (5%) Courts and other Entities Authorized to Commit a Person to Jail Categories of Inmates Classification of Prisoners Classification of Detainees Inmates Security Classification Requirements for Commitment 2. Reception Procedures, Classification and Disciplinary Boards, and Punishable Acts of Inmates (20%) Reception Procedures Classification Board (Members) Duties and Functions of the Classification Board Disciplinary Board (Members) Duties and Functions of the Disciplinary Board Authorized Disciplinary Punishment for Inmates Limitations on Disciplinary Punishment for Inmates

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Procedures in the Hearing of Disciplinary Cases for Inmates Punishable Acts (Minor Offenses, Less Grave Offenses, and Grave Offenses)

3. Treatment of Inmates with Special Needs (5%) Handling Inmates with Special Needs Female Drug Users/Dependents/Addicts Alcoholics Mentally-ill Sex Deviates Suicidal Inmates The Handicapped, Aged, and Infirmed Non-Philippine Citizen Inmates (Foreigners) B. Custodial Concepts and Applications (45%) Custody, Security and Control, Emergency Plans, and Movement and Transfer of Prisoners and Detainees (35%) Custody, Security, and Control Inmates Count (Headcount) Security Procedures During Meal Service Dining Room Security Mile Censorship Emergency Plans (OPlans) Movement/Transfer of Inmates Cooperation among Jail Wardens on Temporary Detention of Inmates Rules to be Followed During Movement/Transfer of Inmates Security and Control DOs and DONTs Definition of Terms Inmates Rights and Privileges (10%) Rights of Inmates Privileges Allowed for Inmates Modes and Guidelines of Release C. Inmates Welfare and Development (IWD) Programs (15%) IWD Services and Activities Guiding Principles Provisions for Basic Needs Health Services/Activities Livelihood Services/Activities Literacy Services/Activities Cultural and Sports Development/Activities Visitation Services/Activities Paralegal Services/Activities Interfaith Services/Activities Therapeutic Community Modality Program (TCMP)

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D. BJMP Administrative Matters (10%) Salient Features of Republic Act No. 6713 Code of Conduct and Ethical Standards for Public Officials and Employees Salient Feature of Republic Act No. 9263 An Act Providing for the Professionalizations of the BFP and BJMP, Amending Certain Provisions of RA 6975 Omnibus Rules on Leave II. EXAMINATION CENTERS 1. 2. 3. 4. III. San Fernando City, La Union Quezon City Legazpi City Iloilo City 5. 6. 7. 8. Cebu City Zamboanga City Davao City Butuan City

PASSING GRADE To pass the test, an examinee should get a rating of at least 80.00.

IV.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS Applicants are advised to check carefully whether they meet the admission requirements stated below. Only those who meet the admission requirements should apply for the examination, otherwise, their applications shall be disapproved, and the admission fees paid shall be forfeited. Must be a Filipino citizen; Must be of good moral character; Must be mentally and physically fit. Must not have been convicted by final judgment of an offense or crime involving moral turpitude, or of disgraceful or immoral conduct, dishonesty, examination irregularity, drunkenness or addiction to drugs; 5. Must not have been dishonorably discharged from military service or dismissed for cause from any civilian positions in the government; *6. Must have completed a Bachelors degree; *7. Must not be less than twenty-one (21) nor more than thirty (30) years of age at the date/time of filing of application; and Applicants must be born between June 29, 1981 and June 28, 1991. 1. 2. 3. 4.

*8. Must be at least 1.57 m. (52) in height for Female, and 1.62 m. (54) for Male. Admission Requirements No. 6, 7, and 8 shall be waived for incumbent personnel of the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology. The BJMP shall provide the CSC the list of BJMP Personnel for its reference in the processing of applications.

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Admission Requirements No. 7 and 8 shall be waived for incumbent personnel of the Bureau of Corrections and all Provincial and Sub-Provincial Jails. These personnel are required to submit a Certification of Employment from their authorized agency official. A waiver for height requirement shall be automatically granted to applicants belonging to cultural communities, subject to submission of certification of membership to a cultural community issued by the National Commission on Indigenous People (NCIP).
Note: Applicants with pending administrative and/or criminal case may take the examination and will be conferred the eligibility if they successfully pass the same. However, this is without prejudice to the outcome of their pending cases. If they are found guilty of grave offenses, their eligibility shall be forfeited based on the penalties stated in the decision and pursuant to Section 52 (a) of the Revised Rules on Administrative Cases in the Civil Service.

V. APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
1. Fully accomplished Application Form (CS Form No. 100, Revised 2012). The spaces for Signature of Applicant and Right Thumbmark on the form should be left blank. These shall be accomplished in the presence and upon instruction of the CSC Processor / Authorized Administering Officer. 2. Four (4) copies of identical I.D. pictures with specifications, as follows: Philippine Passport size (4.5 cm x 3.5 cm or 1.8 inches x 1.4 inches) Colored, with white background Taken within three (3) months prior to filing of application Printed on good quality photo paper In standard close-up shot (from shoulder level up with the head and face occupying at least 80% of the picture and with the name tag positioned at approximately 1 inch or 2.54 cm below the chin) f. In bare face (with no eyeglasses or any accessories that may cover the facial features) g. Showing left and right ears h. Taken in full-face view directly facing the camera i. With neutral facial expression, and both eyes open j. With full and handwritten (not computer-generated) name tag in the format: First Name, Middle Initial, Last Name, and Extension Name (if any) and signature over printed name a. b. c. d. e.

Shot must be from shoulder level up, with head and face occupying at least 80% of the picture

Name tag approx. 1 inch or 2.54 cm below the chin

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3. Original and photocopy of any valid ID containing applicants clear picture, date of birth, signature, and signature of the authorized head of the issuing agency such as Drivers License, SSS ID, GSIS ID, Philhealth ID, current Company/Office ID, current School ID, Postal ID, BIR ID, Barangay ID, Voters ID, Valid Passport, or Police Clearance. In case the above-cited valid IDs do not contain all the required information, the applicant should present another valid ID containing the particular missing information. IDs with lacking information, particularly the applicants date of birth, SHOULD be supported by a Birth Certificate authenticated/issued by the National Statistics Office (NSO) or the Local Civil Registrar (LCR). 4. Examination fee of Seven Hundred Pesos (Php 700.00). Failure to take the examination will mean forfeiture of your examination fee.

VI. WHERE TO GET AND FILE APPLICATION FORMS Application forms are available at any CSC Regional and Field Offices. The same may be downloaded from the CSC homepage: http://www.csc.gov.ph/FORMS/CSForm100Revised2012.pdf. Applications may be filed at any of the following CSC Regional Offices, and at the nearest CSC Provincial/Field Offices within their jurisdiction. CSC Regional Office No. I Quezon Avenue, San Fernando City 2500 La Union CSC Regional Office No. V Rawis 4500 Legazpi City CSC Regional Office No. VI Oate Street, Mandurriao 5000 Iloilo City CSC Regional Office No. VII Sudlon, Lahug 6000 Cebu City CSC Regional Office No. IX Cabatangan 7000 Zamboanga City CSC Regional Office No. XI Ecoland Drive cor. Beechnut St., Ecoland Subdivision, Matina 8000 Davao City CSC National Capital Region 25 Kaliraya Street 1100 Quezon City CSC CARAGA Doongan Road 8600 Butuan City

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VII. EXAMINATION PERMITS

The Application Receipt shall serve as the Examination Permit. For school assignments, qualified applicants may use the Online Notice of School Assignment (ONSA) to get a print-out of their Notice of Assignment. The ONSA shall be available at least two (2) weeks before the examination. To use this system, examinees should log on to the CSC website and go to the Examination Announcement webpage, or type the following path: http://webapp.csc.gov.ph/ExamAssign/ExamAssign.htm in the address bar of their browser. If applicants still do not know their school assignment or cannot access the Online Notice of School Assignment one (1) week before the examination day, they should inquire from the CSC Regional/Field Office where they filed their application.

VIII. WHAT TO BRING ON EXAMINATION DAY 1. Notice of Assignment/Application Receipt 2. Lead pencil/s (No. 1 or 2) and eraser/s 3. Ball Pen (Blue or Black) 4. The same valid ID Card presented during the filing of application (i.e. Drivers License, SSS ID, Philhealth ID, current Office ID, GSIS ID Card, Postal ID, BIR ID, Barangay ID, Voters ID, Valid Passport, or Police Clearance)

Important Reminders
No Valid ID, No Examination All personal belongings including cellular phones, calculators, books, and all other electronic gadgets and printed materials must be surrendered to the Room Examiners. Firearms, if any, must also be surrendered to the security guard/designated firearm custodian at the entrance gate of the testing center.

Proper attire should be worn on Examination Day. NOT IN SLEEVELESS SHIRT/BLOUSE, NOT IN SHORT PANTS, NOT IN SLIPPERS.

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WARNING
The Civil Service Commission uses a highly reliable system to detect cheats. Any form of cheating in any civil service examination shall be considered a violation of Republic Act 9416 and any person found guilty shall be administratively and criminally liable. Those found ADMINISTRATIVELY LIABLE shall suffer the following penalties: For those in the GOVERNMENT SERVICE, dismissal from the service with all the accessory penaties of forfeiture of government benefits, cancellation of eligibility, bar from taking any government examination, and perpetual disqualification from re-entering government service. For PRIVATE INDIVIDUALS, perpetual bar from entering government service and from taking any government examination. Those found CRIMINALLY LIABLE shall be meted out the penalty of imprisonment of not less than six (6) years and one (1) day but not more than twelve (12) years and a fine of not less than Fifty Thousand Pesos (Php50,000.00) with the appropriate accessory penalties.

Date Issued :
EAD/MLGR/LQC/mgrdc/jss Announcement POE 2012

APR 26 2012

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