Correctional Officer SOCE Exam Review
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.
, Correctional Officer SOCE Exam Review
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.
First Amendment Protects freedom of speech, the press, and religion, and the right to peacefully
assemble.
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.
, Correctional Officer SOCE Exam Review
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.
First Amendment Protects freedom of speech, the press, and religion, and the right to peacefully
assemble.
