FDLE Corrections Exam Study FDLE Corrections Exam Study 2/18/2026
Correctional Officer
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
Florida Administrative Code/ The body of law that oversees public regulatory agencies.
FMJS
Florida Model Jail Standard
In addition to FAC and FMJS, certified correctional officers are overseen by _________.
CJSTC
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CJSTC
Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission
Florida Statute 943.12
explains the duties of the CJSTC.
The CJSTC meets quarterly and has a purpose to ____________________
"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
State Officer Certification Exam
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Nolo Contendere
individual does not accept or deny responsibility for the charges but agrees to accept punishment.
Values
Principles, qualities considered worthwhile and required. They are core beliefs or desires that guide
or motivate a person's attitude and actions.
Ethics
moral principles that govern an individual or group based on societies standards of right and wrong.
Ethical Behavior
decision making based on ethical values, performed on a daily basis for personal or professional
reasons.
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Stereotyping
fixed and unvarying ideas or opinions of a person, group or 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
negative behavior towards a person or group that is based on color, sex, age, race, religion, ethnic
and national origin, handicap, and/ or mental status.
Assumption
a notion or statement, or belief about a person, group, or event that may not be factual.
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Correctional Officer
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
Florida Administrative Code/ The body of law that oversees public regulatory agencies.
FMJS
Florida Model Jail Standard
In addition to FAC and FMJS, certified correctional officers are overseen by _________.
CJSTC
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CJSTC
Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission
Florida Statute 943.12
explains the duties of the CJSTC.
The CJSTC meets quarterly and has a purpose to ____________________
"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
State Officer Certification Exam
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Nolo Contendere
individual does not accept or deny responsibility for the charges but agrees to accept punishment.
Values
Principles, qualities considered worthwhile and required. They are core beliefs or desires that guide
or motivate a person's attitude and actions.
Ethics
moral principles that govern an individual or group based on societies standards of right and wrong.
Ethical Behavior
decision making based on ethical values, performed on a daily basis for personal or professional
reasons.
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Stereotyping
fixed and unvarying ideas or opinions of a person, group or 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
negative behavior towards a person or group that is based on color, sex, age, race, religion, ethnic
and national origin, handicap, and/ or mental status.
Assumption
a notion or statement, or belief about a person, group, or event that may not be factual.
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