CORRECTIONAL OFFICER SOCE EXAM

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CORRECTIONAL OFFICER SOCE EXAM

UPDATED ACTUAL EXAM WITH CORRECT

SOLUTIONS.

Correctional Officer - correct 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) - correct answer- The body of law that oversees public regulatory agencies.

Florida Model Jail Standards (FMJS) - correct answer- Standards set by the Florida Sheriff's Association and with which all local jails must comply.

FS 943.12 - correct answer- The Florida Statute that explains the CJSTC's duties.

Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission - correct answer- Oversee the certification, employment, training, and 1 / 3

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conduct of Florida law enforcement, correctional, and correctional probation officers.

FS 943.13 - correct answer- Sets the minimum requirements and standards that a person must meet before becoming certified as an officer.

nolo contendere (no contest) - correct answer- When a person does not accept or deny responsibility for the charges but agrees to accept punishment.

112.313 F.S. - correct answer- Statues that defines misusing your official position.

943.1395(6) - correct answer- Statute that the CJSTC must be in accordance with to revoke an officer's certification.

Values - correct answer- Principals, standards, or qualities considered worthwhile or desirable. They are core beliefs that guide or motivate a person's attitude and actions.

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Ethics - correct answer- The moral or principles that govern an individual or group. These principles are based on society's understanding of right and wrong.

Ethical Behavior - correct answer- Decision making based on ethical values, performed on a daily basis for personal and professional reasons.

Stereotyping - correct answer- A fixed idea or opinion of a person, group, or a subject.

Bias or Prejudice - correct answer- 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 - correct answer- 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 - correct answer- A notion, statement, or belief about a person, group, or event that may or may not be factual.

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