Correctional Officer SOCE Exam Review |141
Questions and Answers
Correctional Officer - -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) - -The body of law that oversees public regulatory
agencies.
-Florida Model Jail Standards (FMJS) - -Standards set by the Florida Sheriff's Association
and with which all local jails must comply.
-FS 943.12 - -The Florida Statute that explains the CJSTC's duties.
-Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission - -Oversee the certification,
employment, training, and conduct of Florida law enforcement, correctional, and
correctional probation officers.
-FS 943.13 - -Sets the minimum requirements and standards that a person must meet
before becoming certified as an officer.
-nolo contendere (no contest) - -When a person does not accept or deny responsibility for
the charges but agrees to accept punishment.
-112.313 F.S. - -Statues that defines misusing your official position.
-943.1395(6) - -Statute that the CJSTC must be in accordance with to revoke an officer's
certification.
-Values - -Principals, standards, or qualities considered worthwhile or desirable. They are
core beliefs that guide or motivate a person's attitude and actions.
-Ethics - -The moral or principles that govern an individual or group. These principles are
based on society's understanding of right and wrong.
-Ethical Behavior - -Decision making based on ethical values, performed on a daily basis
for personal and professional reasons.
-Stereotyping - -A fixed idea or opinion of a person, group, or a subject.
-Bias or Prejudice - -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 - -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 - -A notion, statement, or belief about a person, group, or event that may or
may not be factual.
-Professionalism - -Behavior that demonstrates good character and is marked by pride in
self and career.
-Chain of Command - -The order of authority within an organization.
-Organization - -A group of two or more people who cooperate to accomplish an objective
or multiple objectives.
-Insubordination - -Failure to follow lawful orders from supervisors.
-Jurisdiction - -Types of cases in which the court can make decisions.
-67 - -The number of county courts in the state of Florida and have limited jurisdiction.
-20 - -The number of circuit courts in the state of Florida.
-5 - -The number of District Court of Appeals that the state of Florida has.
-Florida Supreme Court - -The highest court in the state of Florida which consists of seven
judges appointed by the Governor.
-United States Federal Courts System - -Consists of the United States District Courts,
Courts of Appeals and the US Supreme Court.
-Florida State Court System - -Consists of Florida county courts, circuit courts, district
courts, and the Florida Supreme Court.
-Florida Correctional System - -Consists of prisons(federal and state), county jails, county
and municipal holding facilities, treatment and evaluation centers, probation, parole, and
community control, and juvenile/detention centers.
-Office of Institutions - -The office in the Department of Corrections that manages facilities
where inmates reside.
-Office of Community Corrections - -The section of the Department of Corrections that,
among other responsibilities, oversees supervision programs, including probation and
community control.
-Bill of Rights - -The first 10 amendments to the U.S. Constitution.
Questions and Answers
Correctional Officer - -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) - -The body of law that oversees public regulatory
agencies.
-Florida Model Jail Standards (FMJS) - -Standards set by the Florida Sheriff's Association
and with which all local jails must comply.
-FS 943.12 - -The Florida Statute that explains the CJSTC's duties.
-Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission - -Oversee the certification,
employment, training, and conduct of Florida law enforcement, correctional, and
correctional probation officers.
-FS 943.13 - -Sets the minimum requirements and standards that a person must meet
before becoming certified as an officer.
-nolo contendere (no contest) - -When a person does not accept or deny responsibility for
the charges but agrees to accept punishment.
-112.313 F.S. - -Statues that defines misusing your official position.
-943.1395(6) - -Statute that the CJSTC must be in accordance with to revoke an officer's
certification.
-Values - -Principals, standards, or qualities considered worthwhile or desirable. They are
core beliefs that guide or motivate a person's attitude and actions.
-Ethics - -The moral or principles that govern an individual or group. These principles are
based on society's understanding of right and wrong.
-Ethical Behavior - -Decision making based on ethical values, performed on a daily basis
for personal and professional reasons.
-Stereotyping - -A fixed idea or opinion of a person, group, or a subject.
-Bias or Prejudice - -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 - -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 - -A notion, statement, or belief about a person, group, or event that may or
may not be factual.
-Professionalism - -Behavior that demonstrates good character and is marked by pride in
self and career.
-Chain of Command - -The order of authority within an organization.
-Organization - -A group of two or more people who cooperate to accomplish an objective
or multiple objectives.
-Insubordination - -Failure to follow lawful orders from supervisors.
-Jurisdiction - -Types of cases in which the court can make decisions.
-67 - -The number of county courts in the state of Florida and have limited jurisdiction.
-20 - -The number of circuit courts in the state of Florida.
-5 - -The number of District Court of Appeals that the state of Florida has.
-Florida Supreme Court - -The highest court in the state of Florida which consists of seven
judges appointed by the Governor.
-United States Federal Courts System - -Consists of the United States District Courts,
Courts of Appeals and the US Supreme Court.
-Florida State Court System - -Consists of Florida county courts, circuit courts, district
courts, and the Florida Supreme Court.
-Florida Correctional System - -Consists of prisons(federal and state), county jails, county
and municipal holding facilities, treatment and evaluation centers, probation, parole, and
community control, and juvenile/detention centers.
-Office of Institutions - -The office in the Department of Corrections that manages facilities
where inmates reside.
-Office of Community Corrections - -The section of the Department of Corrections that,
among other responsibilities, oversees supervision programs, including probation and
community control.
-Bill of Rights - -The first 10 amendments to the U.S. Constitution.
