Corrections Academy Test 1 questions with correct answers

Correctional Officer 934.10(2) CORRECT ANSWER Any 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 supervision, protection, care, custody, and control, or investigation of inmates within a correctional institution; however, does not include any secretarial, clerical, or professional trained personal. Florida Statutes, Florida Admin. Code(FAC), Florida Model Jail Standards (FMJS) CORRECT ANSWER In addition to ________, other legal mandates concerning this profession are found in rules enforced through the __________. Also, county correctional officers and facilities are governed by the _________. Personal Characteristics supervisors look for in new officers CORRECT ANSWER 1. Work alone with little or no supervision. 2. Perform tasks without letting distractions interfere. 3. Independently make decisions and stand by decisions made. 4. Learn new techniques and procedures. 5. Adapt to change without carding undue stress. 6. Be attentive to their environment. 7. Be responsible for actions taken as well as the consequences of inactions. CJSTC CORRECT ANSWER Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission The Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission CORRECT ANSWER Was created to oversee the certification, employment, training, and conduct of Florida Law enforcement, correcti