Correctional Officer SOCE Exam Review | Actual Questions and Answers Latest Updated 2026/2027 (Graded A+)

Correctional Officer SOCE Exam Review | Actual Questions and
Answers Latest Updated 2026/2027 (Graded A+)

• Question
Correctional Officer Answ

Correct Answer: 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.


• Question
Florida Administrative Code (FAC) Answ

Correct Answer: The body of law that oversees public regulatory agencies.


• Question
Florida Model Jail Standards (FMJS) Answ

Correct Answer: Standards set by the Florida Sheriff's Association and with which all
local jails must comply.


• Question
FS 943.12 Answ

Correct Answer: The Florida Statute that explains the CJSTC's duties.


• Question
Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission Answ

Correct Answer: Oversee the certification, employment, training, and conduct of Florida
law enforcement, correctional, and correctional probation officers.


• Question
FS 943.13 Answ

Correct Answer: Sets the minimum requirements and standards that a person must
meet before becoming certified as an officer.


• Question
nolo contendere (no contest) Answ

Correct Answer: When a person does not accept or deny responsibility for the charges
but agrees to accept punishment.

,• Question
112.313 F.S. Answ

Correct Answer: Statues that defines misusing your official position.


• Question
943.1395(6) Answ

Correct Answer: Statute that the CJSTC must be in accordance with to revoke an officer's
certification.


• Question
Values Answ

Correct Answer: Principals, standards, or qualities considered worthwhile or desirable.
They are core beliefs that guide or motivate a person's attitude and actions.


• Question
Ethics Answ

Correct Answer: The moral or principles that govern an individual or group. These
principles are based on society's understanding of right and wrong.


• Question
Ethical Behavior Answ

Correct Answer: Decision making based on ethical values, performed on a daily basis for
personal and professional reasons.


• Question
Stereotyping Answ

Correct Answer: A fixed idea or opinion of a person, group, or a subject.


• Question
Bias or Prejudice Answ

Correct Answer: 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.


• Question
Discrimination Answ

Correct Answer: 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.

, • Question
Assumption Answ

Correct Answer: A notion, statement, or belief about a person, group, or event that may
or may not be factual.


• Question
Professionalism Answ

Correct Answer: Behavior that demonstrates good character and is marked by pride in
self and career.


• Question
Chain of Command Answ

Correct Answer: The order of authority within an organization.


• Question
Organization Answ

Correct Answer: A group of two or more people who cooperate to accomplish an
objective or multiple objectives.


• Question
Insubordination Answ

Correct Answer: Failure to follow lawful orders from supervisors.


• Question
Jurisdiction Answ

Correct Answer: Types of cases in which the court can make decisions.


• Question
67 Answ

Correct Answer: The number of county courts in the state of Florida and have limited
jurisdiction.


• Question
20 Answ

Correct Answer: The number of circuit courts in the state of Florida.


• Question
5 Answ

Correct Answer: The number of District Court of Appeals that the state of Florida has.