PHS.1.5.050 Law Enforcement Officer Qualifications

The qualifications of law enforcement officer shall be as follows:

(a) A sound physical and mental condition and ability to perform the required duties as established by this ordinance.

(b) Certification as a law enforcement officer or in attendance at the police academy if not currently certified.

(c) High moral character and absence of conviction of a felony or a Class A misdemeanor.

(d) Within five years of their date of hire, completion of the educational requirements as follows:

(1) Possess a two year associate degree from a vocational, technical, or tribal college;

(2) Possess documentation showing a minimum of 60 fully accredited college level credits. Documentation will be required in the form of an official transcript; or

(3) Possess a bachelor's degree from a college or university.