Who defines good moral character for Florida correctional officers?

• A. The CJSTC
• B. The Florida Department of Education
• C. Florida Statutes
• D. Local agency policy

Answer: (C)

In Florida, the standard of good moral character for correctional officers is defined by Florida Statutes. The statutes establish the legal criteria and disqualifications that govern who can be employed and certified, and they authorize the Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission (CJSTC) to implement and enforce those certification requirements. The CJSTC uses those statutory provisions to create rules and procedures, but the underlying definition and authority come from the statutes themselves. Local agency policies and agency-specific directives must align with these statutes, and the Department of Education is not involved in shaping correctional officer standards.