If an agency is not in the POST program, are there any selection standards that apply to their peace officer candidates?
A.Yes. State law – California Government Code (GC) § 1031 – establishes the minimum selection standards for all California peace officers. These standards cover statutory minimums on age, citizenship, education, and legal history, as well as mandates for a pre-employment background investigation, and medical and psychological evaluations. Additionally, there are other applicable statutes (e.g., GC §§ 1029-1031.5) that apply to all peace officers, including those who are employed by agencies that are not in the POST program.
Related Questions
- If a peace officer is assigned to dispatcher duties in the same POST-participating agency, must s/he be re-screened per these selection requirements?
- Is a reserve peace officer under Penal Code § 830.6 subject to the same POST selection standards as a full-time peace officer under § 830.1?
- The same selection standards apply to reserve officers, "regular" officers, or any other peace officer classification. Why?
