LCOPAT Testing
Local Corrections Physical Fitness Testing

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 MCC's Sidney campus in the Activities building gymnasium. For more information on the LCOPAT test go to the LCOPAT Candidate Guide. All candidates must have a physician's screening form completed prior to taking the physical agility test  Bring this form along with your driver's license the day of your test. 

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EMPCO Testing

Sheriff's/Local Corrections Reading and Writing Exam

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.  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 MCC's Sidney campus. 

• 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

Local Corrections Officer Academy Information

Employment Opportunities