Introduction to Corrections 2019 Questions &
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A correctional officer's profession is governed by _______________________ - ANSWERfederal and
state law, state rules, local regulations, and agency and facility policy and procedures
The law that defines a correctional can be found in what Florida Statute(F.S.) - ANSWERs. 943.10
A correctional officer is defined as - ANSWERAny person who is appointed or employed full time by
the state or any political subdivision thereof, or by any 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
Some of personal characteristics supervisors look for in new officers include abilities to: -
ANSWER*work alone with little to no supervision
*perform task without getting distracted
*independently make decisions and stand by those decisions
*learn new techniques and procedures
*adapt to change without incurring undue stress
*be attentive to their environment
*be responsible for actions taken as well as the consequences of inaction
*interact appropriately with others
In order to become certified as a correctional officer, a person mus do? - ANSWER*meet all the
minimum requirements and standards
*complete the approved basic recruit training
*pass the State Officers Certification Examination
*become actively employed with a correctional facility in an auxiliary, a part-time, or full -time officer
position
, The body of law that oversees public regulatory agencies is know as ________________________ -
ANSWERFlorida Administrative Code (F.A.C.)
standards set by the Florida Sheriff's Association and which all local jails must comply is known as
what? - ANSWERFlorida Model Jail Standards (FMJS)
The Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission was created for what reason? - ANSWERto
oversee the certification, employment, training, and conduct of Florida law enforcement,
correctional, and correctional probation officers
What section explains the Commissions (CJSTC) duties - ANSWER943.12 F.S.
what sets the minimum requirements and standards that a person must meet before being
employed or appointed as a correctional officer - ANSWER943.13, F.S.
A recruit has how long from the starting date of the basic recruit training to complete the
certification process - ANSWER4 years
Upon completion of the Basic recruit training you must pass what - ANSWERState Officer
Certification Examination (SOCE)
how many attempts do you have to pass the SOCE - ANSWER3
nolo contendere (no contest) is - ANSWERwhen a person does not accept or deny responsibility for
the charges but agrees to accept punishment
good moral character is defined by the Florida Statutes and F.A.C. Rule? - ANSWER11B-27.0011
Values - ANSWERare principles, standards , or qualities considered worthwh
Ethics - ANSWERis defined as the moral principles that govern a person or group
Ethical behavior - ANSWERis principled, value-based decision making that is practiced daily