12 NCAC 10B .0404          GENERAL CERTIFICATION (effective until june 30, 2024)

(a)  The Commission shall grant an officer general certification if evidence is received by the Division that the officer has:

(1)           complied with all of the requirements of 12 NCAC 10B .0300; and

(2)           successfully completed the required training within the probationary period.

(b)  General certification is continuous from the date of issuance if:

(1)           The certified officer remains continuously employed or appointed as an officer in good standing with an agency and the certification has not been terminated for cause; or

(2)           The certified officer, having separated in good standing from an agency, is reemployed or reappointed as a justice officer within one year, and the certification has not been terminated for cause.

History Note:        Authority G.S. 17E‑4; 17E‑7;

Eff. January 1, 1989;

Amended Eff. January 1, 1993;

Pursuant to G.S. 150B-21.3A, rule is necessary without substantive public interest Eff. March 6, 2018.

12 NCAC 10B .0404          GENERAL CERTIFICATION (effective july 1, 2024)

(a)  The Commission shall grant an officer general certification if evidence is received by the Division that the officer has:

(1)           complied with all of the requirements of 12 NCAC 10B .0300;

(2)           successfully completed the required probationary period pursuant to Rule .0402 of this Section; and

(3)           detention officers and telecommunicators have completed the required training within the probationary period.

(b)  General certification is continuous from the date of issuance if:

(1)           The certified officer remains continuously employed or appointed as an officer with an agency and the certification has not been terminated for cause; or

(2)           The certified officer, having separated without a pending disciplinary action from an agency, is reemployed or reappointed as a justice officer within one year from the date of separation, and the certification has not been terminated for cause.

History Note:        Authority G.S. 17E‑4; 17E‑7;

Eff. January 1, 1989;

Amended Eff. January 1, 1993;

Pursuant to G.S. 150B-21.3A, rule is necessary without substantive public interest Eff. March 6, 2018;

Amended Eff. July 1, 2024.