Section 057. Requirements For Basic Certification

In addition to complying with the foregoing standards, each applicant for certification must also comply with th e following requirements. (3-31-22) 01. Agency Employment. Each applicant must be an employee of an agency, as defined in these rules, in a position requiring POST certification, or be a member of POST professional staff. (3-31-22) 02. Background Investigation. The employing agency must conduct a comprehensive backgroun d investigation of each applicant to ensure that he meets requirements for POST certification and employment in th e law enforcement profession. (3-31-22) a. The applicant must complete a comprehensive application and personal history statement prior to a background investigation in aid of determining he is eligible for certification. (3-31-22) b. The applicant must be fingerprinted on a standard FBI Applicant fingerprint card and a search o f local, state, and national fingerprint databases must be made to disclose any criminal record. The employing agenc y must retain originals of all records check results. (3-31-22) c. The employing agency must investigate the applicant’s traffic records in each state in which h e resided. (3-31-22) d. The background investigation must include information from personal references, schools, th e applicant’s last three (3) previous employers, and law enforcement agency or PSAP records in jurisdictions where the applicant has lived or worked. (3-31-22) e. The employing agency must interview each applicant to ascertain his suitability for the la w enforcement profession. Interview topics must include use of intoxicants, controlled substances, physical, mental , and emotional history, family problems, moral outlook and habits, and the applicant’s financial history. (3-31-22) f. An experienced investigator must conduct a thorough investigation into the applicant’s reputation , integrity, honesty, dependability, qualifications, experience, associations, emotional stability, and respect for the law. (3-31-22) 03. Physical Readiness Assessment

sical, mental , and emotional history, family problems, moral outlook and habits, and the applicant’s financial history. (3-31-22) f. An experienced investigator must conduct a thorough investigation into the applicant’s reputation , integrity, honesty, dependability, qualifications, experience, associations, emotional stability, and respect for the law. (3-31-22) 03. Physical Readiness Assessment. The employing agency shall require an assessment of an applicant’s physical readiness to ensure he can perform physically demanding tasks and tests while attending a basic training academy or equivalent program. An applicant who fails a required physical test during an academy may b e dismissed, but may attend a future academy and must pass a physical readiness test prior to certification. (3-31-22) 04. Mental Readiness Assessment. Where there is a question as to whether the applicant may be subject to a mental or emotional disorder that calls his suitability for the law enforcement profession into question , the employing agency shall have a psychiatrist or clinical psychologist conduct a thorough evaluation to ensure he i s capable of performing law enforcement duties. (3-31-22) 05. Application. Each applicant must fill out a POST Application and submit it to the employin g agency, which shall submit it to POST with all required documentation. (3-31-22) a. Upon review of an application, POST may inspect an agency‘s background investigation file t o ensure it is accurate and complete. If a review indicates that information submitted to POST may be inaccurate , incomplete or falsified, the Division Administrator must inspect the agency’s background investigation file. (3-31-22) b. If the application contains inaccuracies or omissions, the Division Administrator may require th e agency to supplement the application, and may approve the application. (3-31-22) c. If the application contains evident falsifications, the Division Administrator shall reject th e application. (3-31-22) 06. Aptitude Test

nistrator must inspect the agency’s background investigation file. (3-31-22) b. If the application contains inaccuracies or omissions, the Division Administrator may require th e agency to supplement the application, and may approve the application. (3-31-22) c. If the application contains evident falsifications, the Division Administrator shall reject th e application. (3-31-22) 06. Aptitude Test. An applicant shall complete an aptitude test to ensure he is capable of performing law enforcement duties. (3-31-22) 07. Code of Ethics/Standards of Conduct. Each applicant shall attest that he will abide by the following Law Enforcement Code of Ethics, and that he understands violations thereof constitute grounds fo r decertification: As a member of the law enforcement profession, my fundamental duty is to serve the community; t o safeguard lives and property; to protect the innocent against deception, the weak against oppression o r intimidation, and the peaceful against violence or disorder; and to respect the Constitutional rights of all t o liberty, equality and justice. I will keep my private life unsullied as an example to all and will behave in a manner that does not brin g discredit to me or my agency. I will maintain courageous calm in the face of danger, scorn, or ridicule ; develop self-restraint; and be constantly mindful of the welfare of others. Honest in thought and deed in bot h my personal and official life, I will be exemplary in obeying the law and the regulations of my department . Whatever I see or hear of a confidential nature or that is confided to me in my official capacity will be kept ever secret, unless revelation is necessary in the performance of my duty. I will never act officiously or permit personal feelings, prejudices, political beliefs, aspirations, animositie s or friendships to influence my decisions

in obeying the law and the regulations of my department . Whatever I see or hear of a confidential nature or that is confided to me in my official capacity will be kept ever secret, unless revelation is necessary in the performance of my duty. I will never act officiously or permit personal feelings, prejudices, political beliefs, aspirations, animositie s or friendships to influence my decisions. With no compromise for crime and the relentless prosecution o f criminals, I will enforce the law courteously and appropriately without fear or favor, malice or ill will, neve r employing unnecessary force or violence and never accepting gratuities. I recognize the badge or position of my office as a symbol of public faith, and I accept it as a public trust t o be held so long as I am true to the ethics of law enforcement/public service. I will never engage in acts o f corruption or bribery, nor will I condone such acts by other law enforcement or emergency communication s officers. I will cooperate with all legally authorized agencies and their representatives in the pursuit o f justice. I know that I alone am responsible for my own standard of professional performance and will take every reasonable opportunity to enhance and improve my level of knowledge and competence. I will constantl y strive to achieve these objectives and ideals, dedicating myself before God or have a sincere and unfalterin g commitment to my chosen profession…law enforcement. (3-31-22) 08. Time for Completing Basic Training Academy or Alternative Training, Field Training and Probationary Period. (3-31-22) a. Except as otherwise provided in these rules, every person attending a basic training academy mus t complete that academy, a minimum of 40 hours of field training and six consecutive months of probation in tha t discipline with that hiring agency within twelve months of beginning employment in order to be certified. (3-31-22) b

ernative Training, Field Training and Probationary Period. (3-31-22) a. Except as otherwise provided in these rules, every person attending a basic training academy mus t complete that academy, a minimum of 40 hours of field training and six consecutive months of probation in tha t discipline with that hiring agency within twelve months of beginning employment in order to be certified. (3-31-22) b. Emergency communications officers attending a basic training academy must complete tha t academy, and six consecutive months of probation in that discipline with that hiring agency within eighteen (18 ) months of beginning employment in order to be certified. (3-31-22) c. Any person who does not become certified in the relevant discipline within three (3) years of graduating from a basic training academy or POST certified equivalent program must repeat that entire academy o r program in order to become certified. (3-31-22) d. Every person seeking certification through the POST challenge process must complete that proces s within one year of beginning employment with an agency. (3-31-22)