1. (1) Individuals who have successfully completed a Commission-approved Basic Recruit Training Program or are exempt from a Basic Recruit Training Program, pursuant to subsection 11B-30.006(2), F.A.C., shall be allowed to apply for and take the State Officer Certification Examination (SOCE) corresponding to the specific law enforcement, correctional, or correctional probation discipline and curriculum for which training was completed or exempted. Individuals completing a Basic Recruit Training Program shall pass the SOCE within four years of the beginning date of training pursuant to subsection 11B-27.002(4), F.A.C. Individuals exempt from a Basic Recruit Training Program shall pass the SOCE within one year of receiving the exemption pursuant to section 943.131, F.S.
2. (2) Should an individual fail to achieve an overall passing score on the SOCE, the individual shall be permitted two opportunities to reapply and retake the examination.

Rulemaking Authority 943.03(4), 943.12(1) FS. Law Implemented 943.12(17), 943.13(10), 943.1397 FS. History–New 7-29-01, Amended 11-5-02, 11-30-04, 6-9-08, 5-21-12, 3-13-13, 7-19-17.