CORRECTIONAL OFFICER SOCE EXAM REVIEW||
140 ACTUAL QUESTIONS & ANSWERS || LATEST
2025
1. 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.
2. Florida Administrative Code (FAC): The body of law that oversees public regu-
latory agencies.
3. Florida Model Jail Standards (FMJS): Standards set by the Florida Sheriff's
Association and with which all local jails must comply.
4. FS 943.12: The Florida Statute that explains the CJSTC's duties.
5. Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission: Oversee the certifica-
tion, employment, training, and conduct of Florida law enforcement, correctional,
and correctional probation officers.
6. FS 943.13: Sets the minimum requirements and standards that a person must
meet before becoming certified as an officer.
7. nolo contendere (no contest): When a person does not accept or deny respon-
sibility for the charges but agrees to accept punishment.
8. 112.313 F.S.: Statues that defines misusing your official position.
9. 943.1395(6): Statute that the CJSTC must be in accordance with to revoke an
officer's certification.
10. Values: Principals, standards, or qualities considered worthwhile or desirable.
They are core beliefs that guide or motivate a person's attitude and actions.
11. Ethics: The moral or principles that govern an individual or group. These princi-
ples are based on society's understanding of right and wrong.
12. Ethical Behavior: Decision making based on ethical values, performed on a
daily basis for personal and professional reasons.
13. Stereotyping: A fixed idea or opinion of a person, group, or a subject.
14. 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.
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, 15. 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.
16. Assumption: A notion, statement, or belief about a person, group, or event that
may or may not be factual.
17. Professionalism: Behavior that demonstrates good character and is marked by
pride in self and career.
18. Chain of Command: The order of authority within an organization.
19. Organization: A group of two or more people who cooperate to accomplish an
objective or multiple objectives.
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140 ACTUAL QUESTIONS & ANSWERS || LATEST
2025
1. 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.
2. Florida Administrative Code (FAC): The body of law that oversees public regu-
latory agencies.
3. Florida Model Jail Standards (FMJS): Standards set by the Florida Sheriff's
Association and with which all local jails must comply.
4. FS 943.12: The Florida Statute that explains the CJSTC's duties.
5. Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission: Oversee the certifica-
tion, employment, training, and conduct of Florida law enforcement, correctional,
and correctional probation officers.
6. FS 943.13: Sets the minimum requirements and standards that a person must
meet before becoming certified as an officer.
7. nolo contendere (no contest): When a person does not accept or deny respon-
sibility for the charges but agrees to accept punishment.
8. 112.313 F.S.: Statues that defines misusing your official position.
9. 943.1395(6): Statute that the CJSTC must be in accordance with to revoke an
officer's certification.
10. Values: Principals, standards, or qualities considered worthwhile or desirable.
They are core beliefs that guide or motivate a person's attitude and actions.
11. Ethics: The moral or principles that govern an individual or group. These princi-
ples are based on society's understanding of right and wrong.
12. Ethical Behavior: Decision making based on ethical values, performed on a
daily basis for personal and professional reasons.
13. Stereotyping: A fixed idea or opinion of a person, group, or a subject.
14. 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.
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, 15. 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.
16. Assumption: A notion, statement, or belief about a person, group, or event that
may or may not be factual.
17. Professionalism: Behavior that demonstrates good character and is marked by
pride in self and career.
18. Chain of Command: The order of authority within an organization.
19. Organization: A group of two or more people who cooperate to accomplish an
objective or multiple objectives.
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