If a peace officer candidate was previously fingerprinted by the department for a different classification of employment (e.g., C.S.O. or dispatcher), is it necessary for the department to fingerprint the individual again?
A.Yes, because peace officer applicants have unique reporting and disclosure requirements (as well as a firearms clearance requirement). Even if the individual has been in the department’s continuous employment since last having been fingerprinted, peace officer candidate fingerprints need to be submitted, requesting FBI, DOJ and Firearms Clearance checks.
Related Questions
- If a present or former employer of a peace officer candidate within the past ten years refuses to or is unable to provide information, can the agency opt not to appoint the candidate?
- If a peace officer candidate took the POST test several years ago, does he or she need to retake it again?
- Can I get fingerprinted at the Mount Pleasant Police Department for employment purposes?
