12 NCAC 10B .1206          HOW TO APPLY

(a)  All applicants for an award of the Basic, Intermediate or Advanced Certificates shall complete an "Application: Professional Certificate/Service Award", (F‑6).

(b)  Documentation of education shall be provided by copies of transcripts, diplomas, or certified letters from the accredited institution.

(c)  Documentation of training shall be provided by copies of training records signed by the agency's training officer or department head, or by providing certificates of completion. No out-of-state training shall be accepted, unless, the officer is employed in North Carolina during the time of training.

(d)  Documentation of the applicant's length of service in North Carolina shall be based upon the Division's certification records, however, certified letters of verification of employment from present or former employers may be requested of applicant. No out-of-state length of service shall be applicable to this certificate program.

(e)  The applicant shall submit the "Application: Professional Certificate/Service Award", (F‑6) to his sheriff who shall attach his recommendation and forward the application to the Commission. Certificates will be issued to the sheriff for award to the applicant.

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

Eff. January 1, 1990;

Amended Eff. August 1, 1998; January 1, 1991;

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