1. (a) The Commission shall grant an officer general certification if evidence is received by the Division that the officer has:

   1. (1) complied with all of the requirements of 12 NCAC 10B .0300;
   2. (2) successfully completed the required probationary period pursuant to Rule .0402 of this Section; and
   3. (3) detention officers and telecommunicators have completed the required training within the probationary period.

2. (b) General certification is continuous from the date of issuance if:

   1. (1) The certified officer remains continuously employed or appointed as an officer with an agency and the certification has not been terminated for cause; or
   2. (2) The certified officer, having separated without a pending disciplinary action from an agency, is reemployed or reappointed as a justice officer within one year from the date of separation, and the certification has not been terminated for cause.

History Note: Authority G.S. 17E‑4; 17E‑7;
Eff. January 1, 1989;
Amended Eff. January 1, 1993;
Pursuant to G.S. 150B-21.3A, rule is necessary without substantive public interest Eff. March 6, 2018;
Amended Eff. July 1, 2024.