1. (a) A juvenile probation officer, juvenile supervision officer or youth activities supervisor shall pass the competency exam prescribed by the Commission in order to be eligible for certification.
2. (b) A juvenile probation officer, juvenile supervision officer or youth activities supervisor shall complete the mandatory training required in §344.620(a)(1) or (2) of this chapter prior to attempting the competency exam.
3. (c) The Commission shall establish a plan for the administration of the examination, including any required fees.
4. (d) The Commission shall determine the satisfactory level of performance.
5. (e) Scores shall be sent electronically or by other means established by the Commission to the examinee and the chief administrative officer or designee upon completion of the exam.
6. (f) The Commission shall maintain a record of competency examination results.

7. (g) The requirements of this subchapter apply to applicants for positions requiring certification who begin employment as:

   1. (1) a juvenile probation officer on or after September 1, 2011; or
   2. (2) a juvenile supervision officer or youth activities supervisor on or after September 1, 2012.

Source Note:The provisions of this §344.700 adopted to be effective January 1, 2010, 34 TexReg 4191; amended to be effective July 1, 2011, 36 TexReg 3601.