Florida Department of Corrections
Correctional Probation Officer EXAM
STUDY GUIDE 2026/2027 ACCURATE
QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT DETAILED
ANSWERS || 100% GUARANTEED PASS
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1. What is a Correctional Probation Officer - ANSWER ✔ A person
responsible for the supervised custody, surveillance, and control of assigned
inmates, probationers, parolees, or community controlees within the
Department of Corrections' institutions or within the community
2. What is recidivism? - ANSWER ✔ A measure of the likelihood that an
inmate will reoffend within three years of release from incarceration
3. What is re-entry? - ANSWER ✔ The process of an offender's transitioning
from incarceration in a facility to supervision within the community, while
enhancing public safety and reducing recidivism
4. What is the (DOC) agency's mission? - ANSWER ✔ To provide a
continum of services to meet the needs of those entrusted to our care,
creating a safe and professional environment with the outcome of reducing
victimization, safer communities and an emphasis on the premium of life.
5. What are the Department of Corrections Values - ANSWER ✔ Respect,
integrity, courage, selfless service, compassion
6. Who is the father of probation? - ANSWER ✔ John Augustus
7. What are the Statewide department of corrections correctional facilities -
ANSWER ✔ Prisons, private partner prisons, prison annexes, work camps,
state-run work release centers, private work release centers, road prisons,
forestry camps, basic training camps
,8. TPCI - Florida Tansition From Prison to Community Initiative - ANSWER
✔ To reduce crime by implementing a seamless plan of services and
supervision
9. Re-entry begins when? - ANSWER ✔ The first time that the Department
first has contact with an inmate or offender
10.During Intake what happens - ANSWER ✔ The department assesses
offenders to determine their needs and refer them to appropriate services
11.What statute defines a correctional probation officer - ANSWER ✔
943.10(3)
12.What does a misdemeanor probation officer do? - ANSWER ✔ This type
of probation officer supervises an offender who bonds out of jail and is
waiting on the disposition of their case or who is sentenced to misdemeanor
probation
13.Probation officer leadership qualities - ANSWER ✔ Honesty, a positive
attitude, intuition, discernment, and the ability to inspire and motivate
14.Criminal Justice - ANSWER ✔ The structure, functions, and decision-
making process of those agencies that deal with the management and control
of crime and criminal offenders
15.CJSTC (Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission) - ANSWER
✔ oversees the certification, employment, training, and conduct of FL law
enforcement, correctional and CPO's, and meets quarterly. Mission is "to
ensure that the citizens of the State of FL are served by the most qualified,
well-trained, competent, and ethical CJ officers in the nation."
16.Section 943.12 F.S. - ANSWER ✔ explains the CJSTC duties
17.Section 943.13 F.S. - ANSWER ✔ sets the min. requirements and
standards for employment as a CJ officer. Also sets the min requirements
and standards that people must meet in order to be eligible for certification
as a CJ officer.
,18.CJSTC, F.A.C. (Florida Administrative Code) - ANSWER ✔ In addition to
certifying CJ officers, the ___ has the authority under the F.S. and the ___ to
impose discipline on an officer if the officer fails to maintain the required
standards of conduct
19.CJSTC (Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission) - ANSWER
✔ When the ___ revokes an officer's certification in accordance with s.
943.1395(6), F.S., the officer can no longer work as a CPO in the state of
FL.
20.112.532 - ANSWER ✔ Section ___, F.S., provides certain protections for
law enforcement, correctional, and CPO's, whenever an officer "is under
investigation and subject to interrogation by members of his or her agency
for any reason that could lead to disciplinary action, suspension, demotion,
or dismissal..."
21.Professionalism - ANSWER ✔ Behavior that demonstrates good character,
marked by pride in self and career.
22.Ethics - ANSWER ✔ Standards of conduct based on moral duties and
virtues derived from the principles of right and wrong. Indicates how a
person should behavior.
23.Ethical Principles - ANSWER ✔ rules of conduct derived from ethical
values. Those values may give rise to many principles in the form of specific
do's and don'ts.
24.The defense attorney might call the defendant's family member's to provide
testimony regarding the defendant, such as stability of residence, employer's
may testify to the defendant's employment - ANSWER ✔ During a bond
hearing
25.An examination of facts and related law presided over by a judge or other
magistrate who has the authority or jurisdiction - ANSWER ✔ Trial
26.When does the Pre-sentence Investigation (PSI) get to be viewed by the state
attorney - ANSWER ✔ During a sentence hearing
, 27.When does a sentence hearing take place - ANSWER ✔ Following a
conviction
28.Hearsay evidence is admissible in - ANSWER ✔ Violation of Probation
hearings and first appearances that determine probable cause
29.Testifying at a trial or a hearing when called to the witness stand -
ANSWER ✔ Direct Examination
30.Occurs when the opposing attorney ask questions after a direction
examination - ANSWER ✔ Cross examination
31.Leading questions are permitted in - ANSWER ✔ Cross examination
32.Isn't it true that happens in a - ANSWER ✔ Cross examination
33.Guidelines to testifying - ANSWER ✔ Never answer a question with a
guess; its acceptable to say "I don't know", be expressive and avoid speaking
in a monotone when narrating incidents in chronological order; never
address or refer to the dense counsel as a public defender in doing so can
cause a mistrial, as it may make the jury aware that the defendant cannot
afford other representation; Do not guess or speculate what you think the
answer is, or what the attorney wants you to say
34.During a disposition if your testimony was inaccurately documented what
should you do - ANSWER ✔ Notify the state and defense attorney of
errors or misstatements
35.Perjury committed in an official proceeding is a - ANSWER ✔ Third (3rd)
degree felony
36.Perjury while not in an official proceeding is a - ANSWER ✔ First (1st)
degree felony
37.The highest degree of felony - ANSWER ✔ Capital Felony
38.Life imprisonment and a fine of up to $15,000 or both - ANSWER ✔ Life
Felony
Correctional Probation Officer EXAM
STUDY GUIDE 2026/2027 ACCURATE
QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT DETAILED
ANSWERS || 100% GUARANTEED PASS
<NEWEST VERSION>
1. What is a Correctional Probation Officer - ANSWER ✔ A person
responsible for the supervised custody, surveillance, and control of assigned
inmates, probationers, parolees, or community controlees within the
Department of Corrections' institutions or within the community
2. What is recidivism? - ANSWER ✔ A measure of the likelihood that an
inmate will reoffend within three years of release from incarceration
3. What is re-entry? - ANSWER ✔ The process of an offender's transitioning
from incarceration in a facility to supervision within the community, while
enhancing public safety and reducing recidivism
4. What is the (DOC) agency's mission? - ANSWER ✔ To provide a
continum of services to meet the needs of those entrusted to our care,
creating a safe and professional environment with the outcome of reducing
victimization, safer communities and an emphasis on the premium of life.
5. What are the Department of Corrections Values - ANSWER ✔ Respect,
integrity, courage, selfless service, compassion
6. Who is the father of probation? - ANSWER ✔ John Augustus
7. What are the Statewide department of corrections correctional facilities -
ANSWER ✔ Prisons, private partner prisons, prison annexes, work camps,
state-run work release centers, private work release centers, road prisons,
forestry camps, basic training camps
,8. TPCI - Florida Tansition From Prison to Community Initiative - ANSWER
✔ To reduce crime by implementing a seamless plan of services and
supervision
9. Re-entry begins when? - ANSWER ✔ The first time that the Department
first has contact with an inmate or offender
10.During Intake what happens - ANSWER ✔ The department assesses
offenders to determine their needs and refer them to appropriate services
11.What statute defines a correctional probation officer - ANSWER ✔
943.10(3)
12.What does a misdemeanor probation officer do? - ANSWER ✔ This type
of probation officer supervises an offender who bonds out of jail and is
waiting on the disposition of their case or who is sentenced to misdemeanor
probation
13.Probation officer leadership qualities - ANSWER ✔ Honesty, a positive
attitude, intuition, discernment, and the ability to inspire and motivate
14.Criminal Justice - ANSWER ✔ The structure, functions, and decision-
making process of those agencies that deal with the management and control
of crime and criminal offenders
15.CJSTC (Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission) - ANSWER
✔ oversees the certification, employment, training, and conduct of FL law
enforcement, correctional and CPO's, and meets quarterly. Mission is "to
ensure that the citizens of the State of FL are served by the most qualified,
well-trained, competent, and ethical CJ officers in the nation."
16.Section 943.12 F.S. - ANSWER ✔ explains the CJSTC duties
17.Section 943.13 F.S. - ANSWER ✔ sets the min. requirements and
standards for employment as a CJ officer. Also sets the min requirements
and standards that people must meet in order to be eligible for certification
as a CJ officer.
,18.CJSTC, F.A.C. (Florida Administrative Code) - ANSWER ✔ In addition to
certifying CJ officers, the ___ has the authority under the F.S. and the ___ to
impose discipline on an officer if the officer fails to maintain the required
standards of conduct
19.CJSTC (Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission) - ANSWER
✔ When the ___ revokes an officer's certification in accordance with s.
943.1395(6), F.S., the officer can no longer work as a CPO in the state of
FL.
20.112.532 - ANSWER ✔ Section ___, F.S., provides certain protections for
law enforcement, correctional, and CPO's, whenever an officer "is under
investigation and subject to interrogation by members of his or her agency
for any reason that could lead to disciplinary action, suspension, demotion,
or dismissal..."
21.Professionalism - ANSWER ✔ Behavior that demonstrates good character,
marked by pride in self and career.
22.Ethics - ANSWER ✔ Standards of conduct based on moral duties and
virtues derived from the principles of right and wrong. Indicates how a
person should behavior.
23.Ethical Principles - ANSWER ✔ rules of conduct derived from ethical
values. Those values may give rise to many principles in the form of specific
do's and don'ts.
24.The defense attorney might call the defendant's family member's to provide
testimony regarding the defendant, such as stability of residence, employer's
may testify to the defendant's employment - ANSWER ✔ During a bond
hearing
25.An examination of facts and related law presided over by a judge or other
magistrate who has the authority or jurisdiction - ANSWER ✔ Trial
26.When does the Pre-sentence Investigation (PSI) get to be viewed by the state
attorney - ANSWER ✔ During a sentence hearing
, 27.When does a sentence hearing take place - ANSWER ✔ Following a
conviction
28.Hearsay evidence is admissible in - ANSWER ✔ Violation of Probation
hearings and first appearances that determine probable cause
29.Testifying at a trial or a hearing when called to the witness stand -
ANSWER ✔ Direct Examination
30.Occurs when the opposing attorney ask questions after a direction
examination - ANSWER ✔ Cross examination
31.Leading questions are permitted in - ANSWER ✔ Cross examination
32.Isn't it true that happens in a - ANSWER ✔ Cross examination
33.Guidelines to testifying - ANSWER ✔ Never answer a question with a
guess; its acceptable to say "I don't know", be expressive and avoid speaking
in a monotone when narrating incidents in chronological order; never
address or refer to the dense counsel as a public defender in doing so can
cause a mistrial, as it may make the jury aware that the defendant cannot
afford other representation; Do not guess or speculate what you think the
answer is, or what the attorney wants you to say
34.During a disposition if your testimony was inaccurately documented what
should you do - ANSWER ✔ Notify the state and defense attorney of
errors or misstatements
35.Perjury committed in an official proceeding is a - ANSWER ✔ Third (3rd)
degree felony
36.Perjury while not in an official proceeding is a - ANSWER ✔ First (1st)
degree felony
37.The highest degree of felony - ANSWER ✔ Capital Felony
38.Life imprisonment and a fine of up to $15,000 or both - ANSWER ✔ Life
Felony
