# S.D. Admin. R. 02:05:03:09: ARSD 02:05:03:09. 2:05:03:09. Conduct unbecoming of a 911 telecommunicator

> South Dakota · Regulations · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SD_ARSD_T02_A05_C03_S09

## Section

- **Citation:** S.D. Admin. R. 02:05:03:09
- **Heading:** ARSD 02:05:03:09. 2:05:03:09. Conduct unbecoming of a 911 telecommunicator
- **Jurisdiction:** South Dakota
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Administrative Rules of South Dakota / Title 02 / Article 02:05 911 TELECOMMUNICATORS / Chapter 02:05:03 Revocation of 911 telecommunicator certification / ARSD 02:05:03:09

## Text

For the purpose of this chapter, the phrase "conduct unbecoming of a 911 telecommunicator," means the following:
(1) Conduct contrary to professional standards that shows an unfitness to discharge duties, including an act of moral turpitude;
(2) Conduct which adversely affects morale or efficiency of the agency or damages public confidence;
(3) Failure to cooperate with the executive secretary or the commission regarding any investigation into the conduct of a 911 telecommunicator, unless the investigation subjects the telecommunicator to potential criminal liability;
(4) Failure to disclose to the executive secretary any arrest of the 911 telecommunicator within ten days of the arrest; disclosure to the executive secretary may be accomplished by the telecommunicator's agency administrator;
(5) Use or possession of marijuana or any marijuana derivative regardless of whether such use or possession may be legal under state law or pursuant to a valid prescription; or
(6) Use or possession of any controlled substance not obtained pursuant to a valid prescription.

## Nearby sections

- [S.D. Admin. R. 02:05:03:01 ARSD 02:05:03:01. 2:05:03:01. Revocation of certification of 911 telecommunicator](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SD_ARSD_T02_A05_C03_S01.md)
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