Correctional Officer - ANSWER 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...
Correctional Officer SOCE Exam Review
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Correctional Officer - ANSWER 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) - ANSWER The body of law that oversees public regulatory agencies.
Florida Model Jail Standards (FMJS) - ANSWER Standards set by the Florida Sheriff's Association and with
which all local jails must comply.
FS 943.12 - ANSWER The Florida Statute that explains the CJSTC's duties.
Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission - ANSWER Oversee the certification, employment,
training, and conduct of Florida law enforcement, correctional, and correctional probation officers.
FS 943.13 - ANSWER Sets the minimum requirements and standards that a person must meet before
becoming certified as an officer.
nolo contendere (no contest) - ANSWER When a person does not accept or deny responsibility for the
charges but agrees to accept punishment.
112.313 F.S. - ANSWER Statues that defines misusing your official position.
943.1395(6) - ANSWER Statute that the CJSTC must be in accordance with to revoke an officer's
certification.
, Values - ANSWER Principals, standards, or qualities considered worthwhile or desirable. They are core
beliefs that guide or motivate a person's attitude and actions.
Ethics - ANSWER The moral or principles that govern an individual or group. These principles are based
on society's understanding of right and wrong.
Florida Supreme Court - ANSWER The highest court in the state of Florida which consists of seven judges
appointed by the Governor.
United States Federal Courts System - ANSWER Consists of the United States District Courts, Courts of
Appeals and the US Supreme Court.
Florida State Court System - ANSWER Consists of Florida county courts, circuit courts, district courts, and
the Florida Supreme Court.
Florida Correctional System - ANSWER 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 - ANSWER The office in the Department of Corrections that manages facilities
where inmates reside.
Office of Community Corrections - ANSWER The section of the Department of Corrections that, among
other responsibilities, oversees supervision programs, including probation and community control.
Bill of Rights - ANSWER The first 10 amendments to the U.S. Constitution.
First Amendment - ANSWER Protects freedom of speech, the press, and religion, and the right to
peacefully assemble.
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