12 N.C. Admin. Code 10B.0407

Current through Register Vol. 39, No. 9, November 1, 2024

Section 10B .0407 - CERTIFICATION OF FORMER SHERIFF

(a) The Division shall issue a General Certification to any person as either a deputy sheriff, a detention officer, or telecommunicator who has previously served as an elected or appointed sheriff for a minimum of eight years, if the person:

(1) applies to the Commission within one year of ceasing to serve as an elected or appointed sheriff; and

(2) left the office of sheriff in good standing.

(b) The Division shall issue a General Certification to any person as either a deputy sheriff, a detention officer, or telecommunicator who has previously served as an elected or appointed sheriff for a minimum of four years, if the person:

(1) applies to the Commission within one year of ceasing to serve as an elected or appointed sheriff;

(2) held a General Certification as deputy sheriff, detention officer, or telecommunicator with the North Carolina Sheriffs' Education and Training Standards Commission or has held a General Certification as a sworn officer with the North Carolina Criminal Justice Commission, with a break in service not to exceed one year prior to serving as an elected or appointed sheriff; and

(3) left the office of sheriff in good standing.

(c) In order for an officer to be certified under this Rule, the employing agency shall:

(1) comply with the Report of Appointment form requirement of Rule .0403 of this Section;

(2) submit to the Division, a copy of the Oath of Office for applicants requesting certification as a deputy sheriff; and

(3) submit to the Division verification that the applicant meets the requirement of this Rule .0407(a)(2).

12 N.C. Admin. Code 10B .0407

Authority G.S. 17E-4; 17E-7;
Eff. January 1, 1991;
Amended Eff. January 1, 1996;
Temporary Amendment Eff. March 1, 1998;
Amended Eff. August 1, 1998;
Pursuant to G.S. 150B-21.3A, rule is necessary without substantive public interest Eff. March 6, 2018;
Amended Eff. July 1, 2020.

Authority G.S. 17E-4; 17E-7;
Eff. January 1, 1991;
Amended Eff. January 1, 1996;
Temporary Amendment Eff. March 1, 1998;
Amended Eff. August 1, 1998.

Amended by North Carolina Register Volume 35, Issue 03, August 3, 2020 effective 7/1/2020.