CHAPTER 2:05:02
TRAINING PROGRAM
Section
2:05:02:01 Priority for training.
2:05:02:02 Temporary or probationary appointment.
2:05:02:02.01 Calculation of temporary or probationary appointment period.
2:05:02:02.02 Temporary or probationary period reset.
2:05:02:03 Reciprocity.
2:05:02:03.01 Refresher course, Repealed.
2:05:02:04 Certificate of qualification.
2:05:02:05 Approved basic training course.
2:05:02:06 Successful completion of training course.
2:05:02:07 Place of training.
2:05:02:08 Time course is conducted.
2:05:02:09 Student discipline during basic training course.
2:05:02:10 Dismissal.
2:05:02:11 Appeal.
2:05:02:12 Training program fees.
2:05:02:02. Temporary or probationary appointment. A person qualified under chapter 2:05:01 who has not completed the training program required by SDCL 34-45-24 may be appointed on a temporary or probationary basis as a noncertified 911 telecommunicator for a period not to exceed twelve cumulative months. In municipalities of the third class, the Law Enforcement Officers Standards and Training Commission may extend the one-year temporary or probationary period for an additional year if a written request has been received by the commission from the hiring agency prior to the expiration of the first year.
Source: 25 SDR 124, effective April 8, 1999; 50 SDR 63, effective November 28, 2023.
General Authority: SDCL 34-45-26, 34-45-29.
Law Implemented: SDCL 34-45-24, 34-45-29(3).
02:05:02:02.01. Calculation of temporary or probationary appointment period. The Law Enforcement Officers Standards and Training Commission shall count any time the 911 telecommunicator served as a noncertified 911 telecommunicator and subtract said time from the period authorized by § 2:05:02:02 to complete the training program required by SDCL 34-45-24. The commission will allow the 911 telecommunicator the remaining balance of time to complete the training program required by SDCL 34-45-24.
Source: 50 SDR 63, effective November 28, 2023.
General Authority: SDCL 34-45-26, 34-45-29.
Law Implemented: SDCL 34-45-24, 34-45-29(3).
02:05:02:02.02. Temporary or probationary period reset. Notwithstanding § 2:05:02:02.01, the Law Enforcement Officers Standards and Training Commission shall grant a person an additional twelve months to complete the training program required by SDCL 34-45-24 if said person:
(1) Separated from a public safety agency during the person's temporary or probationary period;
(2) Has not been employed as a noncertified 911 telecommunicator for three or more years from date of first appointment; and
(3) Is appointed to a South Dakota public safety agency.
Source: 50 SDR 63, effective November 28. 2023.
General Authority: SDCL 34-45-26, 34-45-29.
Law Implemented: SDCL 34-45-24, 34-45-29(3).
2:05:02:03. Reciprocity. The Law Enforcement Officers Standards and Training Commission may waive any part of the training required by SDCL 34-45-24 upon application requesting a waiver, and a showing that the applicant:
(1) Meets the minimum standards for certification set forth in § 2:05:01:01; and
(2) Has completed within two years prior to appointment a training program of equivalent content and quality in another jurisdiction, or has been continuously employed as a certified 911 telecommunicator in another jurisdiction since the date of the equivalent training.
The executive secretary of the commission shall administer a written test to the applicant to determine the applicant's competence. Upon successful completion of the test, the commission must issue the applicant a certificate as a certified 911 telecommunicator or notify the applicant of additional training to be completed before the applicant can be certified. Upon successful completion of the additional training, the commission must issue the applicant a certificate as a certified 911 telecommunicator.
Upon application, the commission may permit a person to undertake the reciprocity certification process outlined in this section if that person has, more than two years prior to appointment, completed a training program of equivalent content and quality in another jurisdiction. In determining whether to grant reciprocity eligibility, the commission shall consider in totality the person's 911 telecommunicator experience, training, and related substantiative experience. Prior to considering the application, the executive secretary shall conduct a review of the person's 911 telecommunicator experience, training and related substantiative experience and provide a recommendation to the commission.
Source: 25 SDR 124, effective April 8, 1999; 50 SDR 63, effective November 28, 2023.
General Authority: SDCL 34-45-26, 34-45-29.
Law Implemented: SDCL 34-45-24, 34-45-29(3).
2:05:02:03.01. Refresher course. Repealed.
Source: 28 SDR 150, effective May 2, 2002; 50 SDR 63, effective November 28, 2023.
2:05:02:04. Certificate of qualification. Upon successful completion of the training program required by SDCL 34-45-24, or the waiver of the training program under § 2:05:02:03, and upon receipt of a statement signed by the head of the hiring agency verifying compliance with chapter 2:05:01, the commission shall issue a certificate indicating that the telecommunicator is a certified South Dakota 911 telecommunicator.
Source: 25 SDR 124, effective April 8, 1999.
2:05:02:05. Approved basic training course. The commission shall approve a basic training course for certification as a 911 telecommunicator which consists of a curriculum of at least 80 hours of training and includes the following subject areas:
(1) Program administration;
(2) Communication skills;
(3) 911 telecommunicator practices and procedures;
(4) Legal aspects; and
(5) Human behavior.
Source: 25 SDR 124, effective April 8, 1999.
2:05:02:06. Successful completion of training course. An applicant, to successfully complete the training course, must receive a passing score on all written and skills examinations administered in connection with the course. The executive director, at the direction of the commission, shall establish rules of internal management setting forth the passing score for each examination. The executive secretary shall, prior to the commencement of the training course, notify applicants of the level of performance that constitutes a passing score for each examination. An applicant may retake the test within seven days of failing the test. An applicant may not take a test more than twice. The executive secretary may, for cause, allow an applicant to retake a test at other times.
Source: 25 SDR 124, effective April 8, 1999; 28 SDR 150, effective May 2, 2002.
2:05:02:09. Student discipline during basic training course. The executive secretary may enforce restrictions and rules of internal management as are necessary to maintain the orderly instruction of students and efficient operation of the school. Students must comply with such restrictions and rules as set forth by the executive secretary in the basic certification course student handbook, or such other specific directives as the executive secretary may issue.
Source: 25 SDR 124, effective April 8, 1999; 31 SDR 94, effective January 4, 2005.
2:05:02:10. Dismissal. The executive secretary of the Law Enforcement Officers Standards and Training Commission may dismiss from the school any person who violates any restrictions or regulation established by the executive secretary to administer or maintain order during the basic training course. The executive secretary may dismiss any person who engages in conduct that would be grounds for revocation or suspension of certification if the person was certified. The executive secretary may dismiss from the school any person who fails to meet academic or skills proficiency standards.
Source: 25 SDR 124, effective April 8, 1999; 50 SDR 63, effective November 28, 2023.
General Authority: SDCL 34-45-26, 34-45-29.
Law Implemented: SDCL 34-45-24, 34-45-29(2)(3).
