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Rule 4 CCR 901-1 - PEACE OFFICER TRAINING PROGRAMS AND PEACE OFFICER CERTIFICATION
Rule 4 CCR 901-1-29 - Hiring Standards

4 Colo. Code Regs. § 901-1-29

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Current through Register Vol. 47, No. 22, November 25, 2024
Rule 4 CCR 901-1-29 - Hiring Standards

Effective November 1, 2022

Each agency hiring a Basic certified peace officer, Provisionally certified peace officer, or Reserve certified peace officer should first ensure that they meet the POST minimum standards of employment:

a) Individuals must hold current Basic, Provisional or Reserve certification in the state of Colorado. Hiring agency will confirm certification with POST or utilize this weblink https://post.coag.gov/s/ to verify current POST certifications.
b) Each agency should complete a comprehensive agency background investigation, which may include:
(I) Criminal record checks- local, state, and national;
(II) Employment history checks;
(III) Driving record check;
(IV) Polygraph;
(V) Citizenship or legal residency verification;
(VI) Personal history statements;
(VII) Neighborhood checks;
(VIII) Relatives/personal references checks;
(IX) Credit records check;
(X) Any other investigative measures that the agency finds appropriate.
c) Employment in the state of Colorado as a Basic peace officer, Provisional peace officer, or Reserve peace officer as defined in § 16-2.5-102, § 24-31- 308 and § 16-2.5-110, C.R.S. requires completion of a physical and psychological evaluation within one year prior to the date of appointment.
(I) Physical and psychological evaluations completed for non-certified peace officer positions remain valid for an employee who transfers to a post-certified position at the same organization.
d) Any person renewing their Colorado Basic certification must complete a physical and psychological evaluation within one year prior to the date of appointment.
e) The physical and psychological evaluation affirmation must be submitted to POST.
f) Any person separating from one agency and appointed by another agency must complete a physical and psychological evaluation if one has not been conducted within the preceding three years and made available to the receiving agency.
g) Any person separated from an agency and returning to the same agency within six months does not need a new physical and psychological evaluation.
h) Each agency shall comply with the requirements for physical and psychological evaluations pursuant to § 24-31-303(5), C.R.S.

4 CCR 901-1-29

37 CR 24, December 25, 2014, effective 1/14/2015
39 CR 01, January 10, 2016, effective 1/31/2016
40 CR 08, April 25, 2017, effective 7/1/2017
41 CR 07, April 10, 2018, effective 4/30/2018
42 CR 01, January 10, 2019, effective 1/30/2019
43 CR 01, January 10, 2020, effective 1/30/2020
43 CR 20, October 25, 2020, effective 11/15/2020
44 CR 01, January 10, 2021, effective 1/30/2021
44 CR 08, April 25, 2021, effective 5/15/2021
44 CR 20, October 25, 2021, effective 11/15/2021
45 CR 01, January 10, 2022, effective 1/30/2022
45 CR 07, April 10, 2022, effective 5/15/2022
45 CR 19, October 10, 2022, effective 11/1/2022
46 CR 01, January 10, 2023, effective 1/30/2023