Correctional Officer SOCE Exam Review.
Exam 2025 Questions and Answers
Correctional Officer - ANS 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.
Florida Administrative Code (FAC) - ANS The body of law that oversees public regulatory
agencies.
Florida Model Jail Standards (FMJS) - ANS Standards set by the Florida Sheriff's Association
and with which all local jails must comply.
FS 943.12 - ANS The Florida Statute that explains the CJSTC's duties.
Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission - ANS Oversee the certification,
employment, training, and conduct of Florida law enforcement, correctional, and correctional
probation officers.
FS 943.13 - ANS Sets the minimum requirements and standards that a person must meet
before becoming certified as an officer.
nolo contendere (no contest) - ANS When a person does not accept or deny responsibility for
the charges but agrees to accept punishment.
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, 112.313 F.S. - ANS Statues that defines misusing your official position.
943.1395(6) - ANS Statute that the CJSTC must be in accordance with to revoke an officer's
certification.
Values - ANS Principals, standards, or qualities considered worthwhile or desirable. They are
core beliefs that guide or motivate a person's attitude and actions.
Ethics - ANS The moral or principles that govern an individual or group. These principles are
based on society's understanding of right and wrong.
Ethical Behavior - ANS Decision making based on ethical values, performed on a daily basis
for personal and professional reasons.
Stereotyping - ANS A fixed idea or opinion of a person, group, or a subject.
Bias or Prejudice - ANS 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.
Discrimination - ANS 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.
Assumption - ANS A notion, statement, or belief about a person, group, or event that may or
may not be factual.
Professionalism - ANS Behavior that demonstrates good character and is marked by pride in
self and career.
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Exam 2025 Questions and Answers
Correctional Officer - ANS 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.
Florida Administrative Code (FAC) - ANS The body of law that oversees public regulatory
agencies.
Florida Model Jail Standards (FMJS) - ANS Standards set by the Florida Sheriff's Association
and with which all local jails must comply.
FS 943.12 - ANS The Florida Statute that explains the CJSTC's duties.
Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission - ANS Oversee the certification,
employment, training, and conduct of Florida law enforcement, correctional, and correctional
probation officers.
FS 943.13 - ANS Sets the minimum requirements and standards that a person must meet
before becoming certified as an officer.
nolo contendere (no contest) - ANS When a person does not accept or deny responsibility for
the charges but agrees to accept punishment.
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, 112.313 F.S. - ANS Statues that defines misusing your official position.
943.1395(6) - ANS Statute that the CJSTC must be in accordance with to revoke an officer's
certification.
Values - ANS Principals, standards, or qualities considered worthwhile or desirable. They are
core beliefs that guide or motivate a person's attitude and actions.
Ethics - ANS The moral or principles that govern an individual or group. These principles are
based on society's understanding of right and wrong.
Ethical Behavior - ANS Decision making based on ethical values, performed on a daily basis
for personal and professional reasons.
Stereotyping - ANS A fixed idea or opinion of a person, group, or a subject.
Bias or Prejudice - ANS 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.
Discrimination - ANS 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.
Assumption - ANS A notion, statement, or belief about a person, group, or event that may or
may not be factual.
Professionalism - ANS Behavior that demonstrates good character and is marked by pride in
self and career.
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