FDLE Corrections Exam Study question with completely solved answers.

Correctional Officer - Answer- 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 - Answer- Florida Administrative Code/ The body of law that oversees public regulatory agencies. FMJS - Answer- Florida Model Jail Standard In addition to FAC and FMJS, certified correctional officers are overseen by _________. - Answer- CJSTC CJSTC - Answer- Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission Florida Statute 943.12 - Answer- explains the duties of the CJSTC. The CJSTC meets quarterly and has a purpose to ____________________ - Answer- "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 - Answer- State Officer Certification Exam Nolo Contendere - Answer- individual does not accept or deny responsibility for the charges but agrees to accept punishment. Values - Answer- Principles, qualities considered worthwhile and required. They are core beliefs or desires that guide or motivate a person's attitude and actions. Ethics - Answer- moral principles that govern an individual or group based on societies standards of right and wrong. Ethical Behavior - Answer- decision making based on ethical values, performed on a daily basis for personal or professional reasons.