Correctional Officer SOCE Exam Review
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
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,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.
15.Discrimination: The negative behavior toward a person or group that
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, 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.
20.Insubordination: Failure to follow lawful orders from supervisors.
21.Jurisdiction: Types of cases in which the court can make decisions.
22.67: The number of county courts in the state of Florida and have
limited jurisdic- tion.
23.20: The number of circuit courts in the state of Florida.
24.5: The number of District Court of Appeals that the state of Florida ha
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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
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,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.
15.Discrimination: The negative behavior toward a person or group that
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, 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.
20.Insubordination: Failure to follow lawful orders from supervisors.
21.Jurisdiction: Types of cases in which the court can make decisions.
22.67: The number of county courts in the state of Florida and have
limited jurisdic- tion.
23.20: The number of circuit courts in the state of Florida.
24.5: The number of District Court of Appeals that the state of Florida ha
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