- (a) If a licensee hires an individual required to be licensed, credentialed, or commissioned by the Division of Arkansas State Police, the licensee must file an application to obtain a license, credential, or commission for the employee within fourteen (14) days of the hire.
(b)
- (1) The employee may work under the supervision of the licensee or credential holder until the application has been processed by the division.
- (2) “Supervision” is defined as the licensee or credential holder watching and directing the applicant’s activities while in the immediate presence (line of sight proximity) of the applicant at all times.
- (3) If the required state and federal background check uncovers a potential disqualifying factor in the applicant’s criminal history, the applicant shall immediately cease work upon notification by the division until the disqualifying factor has been resolved.
- (4) A commissioned applicant cannot work in an armed capacity until the application has been fully processed and the identification card issued.