FDLE Corrections Exam
Study Questions and
Answers
Correctional Officer
Ans- any person who is appointed of employed full time by the state or any
political subdivision thereof, or private entity which has contracted with the
state or county, and whose primary responsibility is the supervision, protection,
care, custody, and control, or investigation of inmates within a correctional
institution: however, the term "correctional officer" does not include any
secretarial, clerical, or professionally trained personnel.
F.A.C
Ans- Florida Administrative Code/ The body of law that oversees public
regulatory agencies.
,FMJS
Ans- Florida Model Jail Standard
In addition to FAC and FMJS, certified correctional officers are overseen by
_________.
Ans- CJSTC
CJSTC
Ans- Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission
Florida Statute 943.12
Ans- explains the duties of the CJSTC.
The CJSTC meets quarterly and has a purpose to ____________________
Ans- "ensure that the citizens of the State of Florida are served by the most
qualified, well-trained, competent and ethical criminal justice officers in the
nation."
,SOCE
Ans- State Officer Certification Exam
Nolo Contendere
Ans- individual does not accept or deny responsibility for the charges but
agrees to accept punishment.
Values
Ans- Principles, qualities considered worthwhile and required. They are core
beliefs or desires that guide or motivate a person's attitude and actions.
Ethics
Ans- moral principles that govern an individual or group based on societies
standards of right and wrong.
Ethical Behavior
Ans- decision making based on ethical values, performed on a daily basis for
personal or professional reasons.
, Stereotyping
Ans- fixed and unvarying ideas or opinions of a person, group or subject.
Bias or Prejudice
Ans- a strong belief or feeling about a person , group or subject, whether
positive or negative, that is formed without reviewing all available facts or
information.
Discrimination
Ans- negative behavior towards a person or group that is based on color, sex,
age, race, religion, ethnic and national origin, handicap, and/ or mental status.
Assumption
Ans- a notion or statement, or belief about a person, group, or event that may
not be factual.
Professionalism
Study Questions and
Answers
Correctional Officer
Ans- any person who is appointed of employed full time by the state or any
political subdivision thereof, or private entity which has contracted with the
state or county, and whose primary responsibility is the supervision, protection,
care, custody, and control, or investigation of inmates within a correctional
institution: however, the term "correctional officer" does not include any
secretarial, clerical, or professionally trained personnel.
F.A.C
Ans- Florida Administrative Code/ The body of law that oversees public
regulatory agencies.
,FMJS
Ans- Florida Model Jail Standard
In addition to FAC and FMJS, certified correctional officers are overseen by
_________.
Ans- CJSTC
CJSTC
Ans- Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission
Florida Statute 943.12
Ans- explains the duties of the CJSTC.
The CJSTC meets quarterly and has a purpose to ____________________
Ans- "ensure that the citizens of the State of Florida are served by the most
qualified, well-trained, competent and ethical criminal justice officers in the
nation."
,SOCE
Ans- State Officer Certification Exam
Nolo Contendere
Ans- individual does not accept or deny responsibility for the charges but
agrees to accept punishment.
Values
Ans- Principles, qualities considered worthwhile and required. They are core
beliefs or desires that guide or motivate a person's attitude and actions.
Ethics
Ans- moral principles that govern an individual or group based on societies
standards of right and wrong.
Ethical Behavior
Ans- decision making based on ethical values, performed on a daily basis for
personal or professional reasons.
, Stereotyping
Ans- fixed and unvarying ideas or opinions of a person, group or subject.
Bias or Prejudice
Ans- a strong belief or feeling about a person , group or subject, whether
positive or negative, that is formed without reviewing all available facts or
information.
Discrimination
Ans- negative behavior towards a person or group that is based on color, sex,
age, race, religion, ethnic and national origin, handicap, and/ or mental status.
Assumption
Ans- a notion or statement, or belief about a person, group, or event that may
not be factual.
Professionalism
