After the applicant meets the requirements of RCW 18.185.020 (1), (2) and (3), and is in good standing with the department, they shall:
- (1) Complete an application for a license or an endorsement on a form provided by the department;
- (2) Submit to a criminal history background check;
- (3) Attest on the application form to having earned a high school diploma or GED or submit proof of three years experience in the bail industry;
- (4) Submit a copy of a current and valid concealed pistol license;
- (5) If applicant is retired or separated from a local or state police department, or a branch of the armed forces trained to carry out the duties of a peace officer within the last six years, submit proof to the department describing length of service, duties and date of retirement or separation or; submit a certificate or transcript showing the applicant has completed 32 hours of field operations classes as stated in WAC 308-19-305;
- (6) Pay a fee or fees as listed in WAC 308-19-130;
- (7) Pass a written exam administered by the department.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 18.165.170, 18.170.180, and 18.235.030. WSR 26-02-056, s 308-19-101, filed 1/6/26, effective 2/6/26. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.235.030(1). WSR 16-13-002, § 308-19-101, filed 6/1/16, effective 7/2/16. Statutory Authority: Chapter 18.185 RCW. WSR 08-20-036, § 308-19-101, filed 9/23/08, effective 11/1/08; WSR 05-08-027, § 308-19-101, filed 3/30/05, effective 4/30/05.]