Study Guide for the Florida Corrections Officer's Certification Examination

by Doerner, William G.; Rushing, Charles W.

• ISBN13: 9781561641468
• ISBN10: 1561641464
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 1997-08-01
• Publisher: Pineapple Pr Inc

Summary

-- Hundreds of practice questions modeled after those on the actual exams-- Concise tips on exam registration, testing procedure, and reading exam results-- Test-taking hints and strategies-- Detailed information on seeking employment after passing the exam-- A must-have for anyone thinking about taking these exams

Table of Contents

CHAPTER 1 THE FLORIDA CORRECTIONS OFFICER CERTIFICATION EXAMINATION	5	(5)
Introduction	5	(1)
Background	5	(1)
Examination Eligibility	6	(1)
The Exam Application	6	(1)
Exam Contents	7	(1)
The Day of the Exam	8	(1)
Test Taking Tips	8	(1)
Examination Results	9	(1)
CHAPTER 2 LEGAL ASPECTS OF LAW ENFORCEMENT	10	(40)
Chapter Overview	10	(2)
Questions	12	(36)
Chapter 2 Answer Key	48	(2)
CHAPTER 3 INTERPERSONAL SKILLS I	50	(16)
Chapter Overview	50	(1)
Questions	51	(14)
Chapter 3 Answer Key	65	(1)
CHAPTER 4 CORRECTIONAL OPERATIONS	66	(25)
Chapter Overview	66	(1)
Questions	67	(23)
Chapter 4 Answer Key	90	(1)
CHAPTER 5 COMMUNICATIONS AND INTERPERSONAL SKILLS II	91	(14)
Chapter Overview	91	(1)
Questions	92	(12)
Chapter 5 Answer Key	104	(1)
CHAPTER 6 DEFENSIVE TACTICS, WEAPONS, FIRST RESPONDER, AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS	105	(16)
Chapter Overview	105	(1)
Questions	106	(14)
Chapter 6 Answer Key	120	(1)
CHAPTER 7 LAUNCHING THE JOB SEARCH	121	(8)
Introduction	121	(1)
Who's Hiring?	121	(2)
The Written Application	123	(1)
The Written Examination	124	(1)
The Background Investigation	124	(1)
The Medical Check	125	(1)
Polygraph Testing	125	(1)
The Psychological Interview	125	(1)
The Oral Interview	126	(1)
Evaluating the Offer	127	(2)
APPENDIX A Listing of Local Florida County Sheriff's Offices	129	(4)
APPENDIX B Listing of Florida State Correctional Facilities	133
Central Offices	133	(1)
Major Institutions	133	(3)
Road Prisons, Drug Treatment Centers, Vocational Centers, Vocational Camps, Forestry Camps, Work Camps	136	(1)
Community Correctional Centers	137