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