1. (a) An individual may not be given or accept a probationary or permanent appointment as a correctional officer, correctional supervisor, or correctional administrator unless the individual satisfactorily meets minimum qualifications established by the Commission.
2. (b) A probationary appointment as a correctional officer, correctional supervisor, or correctional administrator may be made for no more than 1 year for the purpose of enabling the individual seeking permanent appointment to take a training course prescribed by the Commission.
3. (c) A probationary appointee is entitled to a leave of absence with pay during the period of the training program.
4. (d) The Commission shall establish the minimum qualifications for probationary or permanent appointment as a Department of Juvenile Services employee.

Added by Acts 1999, c. 54, § 2, eff. Oct. 1, 1999. Amended by Acts 2000, c. 483, § 1, eff. July 1, 2000; Acts 2003, c. 53, § 4, eff. July 1, 2003; Acts 2009, c. 60, § 1, eff. April 14, 2009; Acts 2015, c. 305, § 2, eff. July 1, 2015.

Formerly Art. 41, § 4-301.