Wyo. Code R. 015-0009-4
Peace Officers Standards & Training Commission
Chapter 4: Satisfaction of Minimum Training Req for Detention Officers
Effective Date: 05/09/1994 to 10/29/2001
Rule Type: Superceded Rules & Regulations
Reference Number: 015.0009.4.05091994
(a) The basic course curriculum and number of training hours shall be approved yearly by the commission.
(i) Copies of the approved curriculum may be obtained from the director.
(b) All full-time detention officers for any law enforcement unit in or for the State of Wyoming shall forfeit their position unless they previously have completed or within one (1) year from the date of appointment completes a commission approved detention officer basic training program.
(a) Detention officers awarded certification must meet continuing education requirements of twenty (20) hours each two (2) year period. Verification of required training must be received by the director within two (2) years following the date of certification, and every two (2) years thereafter.
The commission may grant an extension of time limit for completion of any course required by these rules upon a presentation of evidence by the department that an officer is unable to complete the required course within the time limit prescribed because of illness, injury, military service, special duty assigned or required in the public interest of the concerned jurisdiction, or because of restriction on the availability of required training.
(a) The commission may, by a majority vote, waive the basic detention officer training program and certify those applicants who can pass a written examination provided by the commission and an oral interview conducted by the employing department attesting to the applicant's ability and knowledge of corrections. The applicant shall show proof of having satisfactorily completed a basic detention officer training program which in the commission's opinion is comparable to that otherwise required by these Rules before such waiver shall be granted.
(b) An applicant shall not apply for and take the written examination to secure a waiver more than twice.
(c) Successfully completed job related courses offered by accredited universities and community colleges shall be accepted toward continuing training requirements.
(d) Any person certified as a peace officer prior to June 8, 1989, and who is currently employed as a detention officer, shall be certified as a detention officer by the director without having complied with W.S. 9-1-704(e).
(i) Those officers who hold current Wyoming certification may be re-employed providing the employing agency shall ensure that the applicant meets the background standards of Chapter 2, Section 1(e).
(ii) The employing agency must submit a Re-entry Employment Form to the Peace Officers Standards and Training Commission within fifteen (15) days of their appointment.
(i) Those officers who have been out of detention less than three (3) years may be recertified provided the applicant meets the provisions of W.S.9-1-704(b) (Minimum Standards for Employment.)
(ii) Those officers who have been out of detention for more then three (3) years but less than five (5) years may be recertified provided the applicant meets the provisions of W.S.91-704(b) (Minimum Standards for Employment); and
(A) Provided the applicant can pass a written challenge examination provided by the commission,
(B) The applicant must attend that portion of the Wyoming detention officer basic course pertaining to law and procedures at the Wyoming Law Enforcement Academy or a commission approved course.
(C) The applicant officer must prove firearms proficiency by passing the WLEA firearms qualification course required for detention basic. The instructor must be a WLEA certified firearms instructor and use the form provided by the commission.
(D) The applicant officer must provide proof of current CPR certification.
(c) Those officers who have been out of detention for more than five (5) years must attend the current commission approved detention officer basic training program.
(d) Those officers who have previously established certification in states other than Wyoming may petition the commission for certification:
(i) If the applicant has received training in a state which has adopted a Peace Officer’s Standards and Training Act substantially similar to that adopted in Wyoming, and such state does grant reciprocity for training received in the state of Wyoming.
(ii) If the applicant officer has been out of detention less than five (5) years.
(iii) If the officer can provide documentation that they have satisfactorily completed a detention officer basic program that is in the commission’s opinion comparable to that required by this section. The following formula will be used to evaluate the hours which will be accepted as comparable to the Wyoming basic.
| Prior to Feb. 1985 | - | 80 hours |
|---|---|---|
| Mar. 1985 to Nov. 1985 | - | 120 hours |
| Dec. 1985 to Aug. 1986 | - | 133 hours |
| Sept. 1986 to Dec. 1987 | - | 152 hours |
| Jan. 1988 to Dec. 1989 | - | 170 hours |
| Jan. 1990 to Dec. 1990 | - | 200 hours |
| Jan. 1991 to Dec. 1991 | - | 205 hours |
| Jan. 1992 to Dec. 1992 | - | 206 hours |
| Jan. 1993 to Dec. 1993 | - | 212 hours |
| Jan. 1994 to present | - | 220 hours |
(iv) If the applicant officer can pass a written challenge examination provided by the commission.
(v) The applicant officer must prove firearms proficiency by passing the WLEA firearms qualification course required for detention basic. The instructor must be a WLEA certified firearms instructor and use the form provided by the commission.
(vi) The applicant officer must provide proof of current CPR certification.
(vii) The applicant officer must meet the provisions of W.S.9-1-704(a)(b) (Minimum Standards for Employment.)
(a) Job related semester credits will be equivalent to ten (10) commission training hours.
(b) College hours can only be applied to continuing training requirements.