# IDAPA 11.11.01.051: Section 051. Mandatory And Voluntary Certification

> Idaho · Regulations · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_ID_IDAPA_11_11_01_051

## Section

- **Citation:** IDAPA 11.11.01.051
- **Heading:** Section 051. Mandatory And Voluntary Certification
- **Jurisdiction:** Idaho
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Idaho Administrative Code / IDAPA 11 (Police, Idaho State) / Chapter 11.11.01 / Section 051

## Text

01. Mandatory Certification. Except as otherwise provided in these rules, no person shall act as a peace officer, marine deputy, county detention officer, emergency communications officer, juvenile detention officer , juvenile probation officer, correctional officer, adult probation and parole officer, juvenile direct care staff o r misdemeanor probation officer in Idaho unless they are certified to do so by POST in accordance with these rules. (3-31-22) 02. Voluntary Certification for Correctional Officers and Adult Probation and Parole Officers Employed Prior to July 1, 2005. Correctional officers and adult probation and parole officers who were employe d prior to July 1, 2005 are not required to be POST certified in those disciplines, but may become certified by meetin g all requirements for certification set forth in these rules. (3-31-22) 03. Voluntary Certification for Emergency Communications Officers Employed Prior to July 1, 2012. Emergency Communications Officers who were employed prior to July 1, 2012 are not required to be POS T certified, but may become certified by meeting all requirements for certification set forth in these rules. (3-31-22) 04. Voluntary Certification for Certain Officials. The director of the Idaho State Police or an y elected official, although specifically excluded by law from meeting the requirements set by the Council, may b e certified if they so desire, provided they meet the minimum requirements for certification as prescribed in these rules. (3-31-22)

## Nearby sections

- [IDAPA 11.11.01.000 Section 000. Legal Authority](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_ID_IDAPA_11_11_01_000.md)
- [IDAPA 11.11.01.001 Section 001. Scope](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_ID_IDAPA_11_11_01_001.md)
- [IDAPA 11.11.01.002 Section 002. Applications And Forms](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_ID_IDAPA_11_11_01_002.md)
- [IDAPA 11.11.01.003 Section 003. Documentation – Copies](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_ID_IDAPA_11_11_01_003.md)
- [IDAPA 11.11.01.004 Section 004. Administrative Procedures Act](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_ID_IDAPA_11_11_01_004.md)
- [IDAPA 11.11.01.010 Section 010. Definitions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_ID_IDAPA_11_11_01_010.md)
- [IDAPA 11.11.01.050 Section 050. Basic Certification Of Law Enforcement Officers](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_ID_IDAPA_11_11_01_050.md)
- [IDAPA 11.11.01.051 Section 051. Mandatory And Voluntary Certification](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_ID_IDAPA_11_11_01_051.md)
- [IDAPA 11.11.01.052 Section 052. Citizenship](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_ID_IDAPA_11_11_01_052.md)
- [IDAPA 11.11.01.053 Section 053. Education](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_ID_IDAPA_11_11_01_053.md)
- [IDAPA 11.11.01.054 Section 054. Age](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_ID_IDAPA_11_11_01_054.md)
- [IDAPA 11.11.01.055 Section 055. Ineligibility Based Upon Past Conduct](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_ID_IDAPA_11_11_01_055.md)
- [IDAPA 11.11.01.056 Section 056. Documentation Of Criminal, Traffic, And Military Discharge Records](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_ID_IDAPA_11_11_01_056.md)
- [IDAPA 11.11.01.057 Section 057. Requirements For Basic Certification](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_ID_IDAPA_11_11_01_057.md)

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