Exam Review (State Officer
Certification Exam) Study
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Exam Description
SOCE is a mandatory, computer-based test for certification as a
law enforcement, corrections, or correctional probation officer,
assessing knowledge from recruit training on Florida law,
criminal justice procedures, and ethics through multiple -choice
questions, emphasizing strong reading comprehension to
navigate complex scenarios directly from the curriculum .
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Correctional Officer -
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, 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.
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Florida Administrative Code (FAC) -
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The body of law that oversees public regulatory agencies.
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Florida Model Jail Standards (FMJS) -
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Standards set by the Florida Sheriff's Association and with which all
local jails must comply.
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FS 943.12 -
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The Florida Statute that explains the CJSTC's duties.
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Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission -
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Oversee the certification, employment, training, and conduct of Florida
law enforcement, correctional, and correctional probation officers.
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FS 943.13 -
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Sets the minimum requirements and standards that a person must meet
before becoming certified as an officer.
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nolo contendere (no contest) -
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When a person does not accept or deny responsibility for the charges
but agrees to accept punishment.
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, 112.313 F.S. -
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Statues that defines misusing your official position.
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943.1395(6) -
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Statute that the CJSTC must be in accordance with to revoke an
officer's certification.
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Values -
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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 -
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