12 NCAC 10B .0401. CERTIFICATION OF PERSONNEL

(a)  Every person performing the duties of a deputy sheriff or a detention officer as defined in 12 NCAC 10B .0103(13) and (14), except those certified pursuant to 12 NCAC 10B .0407; and every person performing the duties of a telecommunicator as defined in 12 NCAC 10B .0103(15) and who is under the direct supervision and control of the Sheriff, shall meet the certification requirements of this Subchapter.

(b)  Every person performing the duties of a telecommunicator as defined in 12 NCAC 10B .0103(15) who is not under the direct supervision and control of the Sheriff, may be appointed to the Division by the employing entity for purposes of obtaining certification; and if so appointed, shall meet the requirements of this Subchapter.

(c)  This Section governs the application requirements for certification and agency responsibilities.  Training requirements for Deputy Sheriffs, Detention Officers, and Telecommunicators are set out in Sections .0500, .0600, and .1300 of this Subchapter, respectively.

 

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

Eff. January 1, 1989;

Amended Eff. February 1, 1998; January 1, 1996; January 1, 1993; January 1, 1991;

Temporary Amendment Eff. March 1, 1998;

Amended Eff. August 1, 2002; August 1, 1998.