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CORRECTIONAL OFFICER SOCE EXAM 2025
UPDATED ACTUAL EXAM WITH CORRECT
SOLUTIONS.
Correctional Officer - correct answer- Any person who is
appointed or employed full time by the state or any political
subdivision thereof, or any private entity which as contracted
with the state or county and whose primary responsibility is the
supervision, care, custody, and control, or investigation, of
inmates within a correctional institution.
Florida Administrative Code (FAC) - correct answer- The body
of law that oversees public regulatory agencies.
Florida Model Jail Standards (FMJS) - correct answer-
Standards set by the Florida Sheriff's Association and with
which all local jails must comply.
FS 943.12 - correct answer- The Florida Statute that explains
the CJSTC's duties.
Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission - correct
answer- Oversee the certification, employment, training, and
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conduct of Florida law enforcement, correctional, and
correctional probation officers.
FS 943.13 - correct answer- Sets the minimum requirements
and standards that a person must meet before becoming
certified as an officer.
nolo contendere (no contest) - correct answer- When a person
does not accept or deny responsibility for the charges but
agrees to accept punishment.
112.313 F.S. - correct answer- Statues that defines misusing
your official position.
943.1395(6) - correct answer- Statute that the CJSTC must be
in accordance with to revoke an officer's certification.
Values - correct answer- Principals, standards, or qualities
considered worthwhile or desirable. They are core beliefs that
guide or motivate a person's attitude and actions.
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Ethics - correct answer- The moral or principles that govern an
individual or group. These principles are based on society's
understanding of right and wrong.
Ethical Behavior - correct answer- Decision making based on
ethical values, performed on a daily basis for personal and
professional reasons.
Stereotyping - correct answer- A fixed idea or opinion of a
person, group, or a subject.
Bias or Prejudice - correct answer- 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 - correct answer- The negative behavior toward
a person or group that is based on color, race, sex, religion,
ethnic, and national origin, handicap, and/or marital status.
Assumption - correct answer- A notion, statement, or belief
about a person, group, or event that may or may not be factual.
CORRECTIONAL OFFICER SOCE EXAM 2025
UPDATED ACTUAL EXAM WITH CORRECT
SOLUTIONS.
Correctional Officer - correct answer- Any person who is
appointed or employed full time by the state or any political
subdivision thereof, or any private entity which as contracted
with the state or county and whose primary responsibility is the
supervision, care, custody, and control, or investigation, of
inmates within a correctional institution.
Florida Administrative Code (FAC) - correct answer- The body
of law that oversees public regulatory agencies.
Florida Model Jail Standards (FMJS) - correct answer-
Standards set by the Florida Sheriff's Association and with
which all local jails must comply.
FS 943.12 - correct answer- The Florida Statute that explains
the CJSTC's duties.
Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission - correct
answer- Oversee the certification, employment, training, and
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conduct of Florida law enforcement, correctional, and
correctional probation officers.
FS 943.13 - correct answer- Sets the minimum requirements
and standards that a person must meet before becoming
certified as an officer.
nolo contendere (no contest) - correct answer- When a person
does not accept or deny responsibility for the charges but
agrees to accept punishment.
112.313 F.S. - correct answer- Statues that defines misusing
your official position.
943.1395(6) - correct answer- Statute that the CJSTC must be
in accordance with to revoke an officer's certification.
Values - correct answer- Principals, standards, or qualities
considered worthwhile or desirable. They are core beliefs that
guide or motivate a person's attitude and actions.
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Ethics - correct answer- The moral or principles that govern an
individual or group. These principles are based on society's
understanding of right and wrong.
Ethical Behavior - correct answer- Decision making based on
ethical values, performed on a daily basis for personal and
professional reasons.
Stereotyping - correct answer- A fixed idea or opinion of a
person, group, or a subject.
Bias or Prejudice - correct answer- 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 - correct answer- The negative behavior toward
a person or group that is based on color, race, sex, religion,
ethnic, and national origin, handicap, and/or marital status.
Assumption - correct answer- A notion, statement, or belief
about a person, group, or event that may or may not be factual.
