Mandatory And Voluntary Certification

01. Mandatory Certification. Except as otherwise provided in these rules, no person shall act as a peace officer, marine deputy, county detention officer, emergency communications officer, juvenile detention officer, juvenile justice officer, juvenile probation officer, correctional officer, adult probation and parole officer, juvenile direct care staff or misdemeanor probation officer in Idaho unless they are certified to do so by POST in accordance with these rules. (7-1-26)T 02. Voluntary Certification for Correctional Officers and Adult Probation and Parole Officers Employed Prior to July 1, 2005. Correctional officers and adult probation and parole officers who were employed prior to July 1, 2005 are not required to be POST certified in those disciplines, but may become certified by meeting IDAHO ADMINISTRATIVE CODE IDAPA 11.11.01 – Rules of the Idaho Peace Idaho State Police Officer Standards & Training (POST) Council Section 052 Page 8 all requirements for certification set forth in these rules. (3-31-22) 03. Voluntary Certification for Emergency Communications Officers Employed Prior to July 1, 2012. Emergency Communications Officers who were employed prior to July 1, 2012 are not required to be POST certified, but may become certified by meeting all requirements for certification set forth in these rules. (3-31-22) 04. Voluntary Certification for Certain Officials. The director of the Idaho State Police or any elected official, although specifically excluded by law from meeting the requirements set by the Council, may be certified if they so desire, provided they meet the minimum requirements for certification as prescribed in these rules. (3-31-22) 05. Exception for Juvenile Detention Officers in Juvenile Corrections. A person who holds a valid POST juvenile detention officer certification may be employed as juvenile direct care staff in a juvenile correction discipline without obtaining additional certification, provided they remain in good standing with their original certification. (7-1-26)T