Correctional Officer SOCE Exam Review 2023 with
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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.
Florida Administrative Code (FAC)
The body of law that oversees public regulatory agencies.
Florida Model Jail Standards (FMJS)
Standards set by the Florida Sheriff's Association and with which all local jails must
comply.
FS 943.12
The Florida Statute that explains the CJSTC's duties.
Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission
Oversee the certification, employment, training, and conduct of Florida law enforcement,
correctional, and correctional probation officers.
FS 943.13
Sets the minimum requirements and standards that a person must meet before
becoming certified as an officer.
nolo contendere (no contest)
When a person does not accept or deny responsibility for the charges but agrees to
accept punishment.
112.313 F.S.
Statues that defines misusing your official position.
943.1395(6)
Statute that the CJSTC must be in accordance with to revoke an officer's certification.
Values
Principals, standards, or qualities considered worthwhile or desirable. They are core
beliefs that guide or motivate a person's attitude and actions.
Ethics
The moral or principles that govern an individual or group. These principles are based
on society's understanding of right and wrong.
Ethical Behavior
Decision making based on ethical values, performed on a daily basis for personal and
professional reasons.
Stereotyping
A fixed idea or opinion of a person, group, or a subject.
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.
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.
, Assumption
A notion, statement, or belief about a person, group, or event that may or may not be
factual.
Professionalism
Behavior that demonstrates good character and is marked by pride in self and career.
Chain of Command
The order of authority within an organization.
Organization
A group of two or more people who cooperate to accomplish an objective or multiple
objectives.
Insubordination
Failure to follow lawful orders from supervisors.
Jurisdiction
Types of cases in which the court can make decisions.
67
The number of county courts in the state of Florida and have limited jurisdiction.
20
The number of circuit courts in the state of Florida.
5
The number of District Court of Appeals that the state of Florida has.
Florida Supreme Court
The highest court in the state of Florida which consists of seven judges appointed by
the Governor.
United States Federal Courts System
Consists of the United States District Courts, Courts of Appeals and the US Supreme
Court.
Florida State Court System
Consists of Florida county courts, circuit courts, district courts, and the Florida Supreme
Court.
Florida Correctional System
Consists of prisons(federal and state), county jails, county and municipal holding
facilities, treatment and evaluation centers, probation, parole, and community control,
and juvenile/detention centers.
Office of Institutions
The office in the Department of Corrections that manages facilities where inmates
reside.
Office of Community Corrections
The section of the Department of Corrections that, among other responsibilities,
oversees supervision programs, including probation and community control.
Bill of Rights
The first 10 amendments to the U.S. Constitution.
First Amendment
Protects freedom of speech, the press, and religion, and the right to peacefully
assemble.
Fourth Amendment
Protects against unreasonable search and seizure.
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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.
Florida Administrative Code (FAC)
The body of law that oversees public regulatory agencies.
Florida Model Jail Standards (FMJS)
Standards set by the Florida Sheriff's Association and with which all local jails must
comply.
FS 943.12
The Florida Statute that explains the CJSTC's duties.
Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission
Oversee the certification, employment, training, and conduct of Florida law enforcement,
correctional, and correctional probation officers.
FS 943.13
Sets the minimum requirements and standards that a person must meet before
becoming certified as an officer.
nolo contendere (no contest)
When a person does not accept or deny responsibility for the charges but agrees to
accept punishment.
112.313 F.S.
Statues that defines misusing your official position.
943.1395(6)
Statute that the CJSTC must be in accordance with to revoke an officer's certification.
Values
Principals, standards, or qualities considered worthwhile or desirable. They are core
beliefs that guide or motivate a person's attitude and actions.
Ethics
The moral or principles that govern an individual or group. These principles are based
on society's understanding of right and wrong.
Ethical Behavior
Decision making based on ethical values, performed on a daily basis for personal and
professional reasons.
Stereotyping
A fixed idea or opinion of a person, group, or a subject.
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.
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.
, Assumption
A notion, statement, or belief about a person, group, or event that may or may not be
factual.
Professionalism
Behavior that demonstrates good character and is marked by pride in self and career.
Chain of Command
The order of authority within an organization.
Organization
A group of two or more people who cooperate to accomplish an objective or multiple
objectives.
Insubordination
Failure to follow lawful orders from supervisors.
Jurisdiction
Types of cases in which the court can make decisions.
67
The number of county courts in the state of Florida and have limited jurisdiction.
20
The number of circuit courts in the state of Florida.
5
The number of District Court of Appeals that the state of Florida has.
Florida Supreme Court
The highest court in the state of Florida which consists of seven judges appointed by
the Governor.
United States Federal Courts System
Consists of the United States District Courts, Courts of Appeals and the US Supreme
Court.
Florida State Court System
Consists of Florida county courts, circuit courts, district courts, and the Florida Supreme
Court.
Florida Correctional System
Consists of prisons(federal and state), county jails, county and municipal holding
facilities, treatment and evaluation centers, probation, parole, and community control,
and juvenile/detention centers.
Office of Institutions
The office in the Department of Corrections that manages facilities where inmates
reside.
Office of Community Corrections
The section of the Department of Corrections that, among other responsibilities,
oversees supervision programs, including probation and community control.
Bill of Rights
The first 10 amendments to the U.S. Constitution.
First Amendment
Protects freedom of speech, the press, and religion, and the right to peacefully
assemble.
Fourth Amendment
Protects against unreasonable search and seizure.
