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August 1, 2011

Department of Public Safety Standards and Training
Chapter 259

Rule Caption: Remove “rebuttable presumption” language and implement plain language standards.

Adm. Order No.: DPSST 7-2011

Filed with Sec. of State: 6-23-2011

Certified to be Effective: 6-23-11

Notice Publication Date: 6-1-2011

Rules Amended: 259-020-0030

Subject: Removes language regarding the “rebuttable presumption.” The burden of proof was previously placed on the polygraph examiner who is presumed incompetent and unable to perform their duties. Per Department of Justice recommendation, that burden of proof lies with the Department. Plain language standards are also implemented.

Rules Coordinator: Linsay Bassler—(503) 378-2431

259-020-0030

Denial, Suspension, or Revocation of Licenses

(1) The Department may deny, suspend or revoke the license of any polygraph examiner or trainee, if it finds that the person:

(a) Failed to inform an individual being examined as to the nature of the examination or failed to advise the individual or authorized representative of the results of the examination;

(b) Failed to inform an individual being examined that participation in the examination is voluntary;

(d) Willfully disregarded or violated any provision of the Act or any rule adopted pursuant to it, including, but not limited, to the willful making of a false report of a polygraph examination or failing to appear for re-examination as directed by the Director and on the recommendation of the Polygraph Licensing Advisory Committee;

(e) Made any willful misrepresentation or employed any false or misleading advertising to obtain business or the services of a trainee;

(f) Has demonstrated any inability or incompetency to carry out the duties of a polygraph examiner. The following are indicators of inability or incompetence to carry out the duties of a polygraph examiner:

(A) Illegal conduct involving moral turpitude;

(B) Conduct involving dishonesty, fraud, deceit, or misrepresentation;

(D) Use of test questions relating to sexual, religious, or political matters, unless such matters relate to the issue under investigation;

(E) Deliberately using unclear, misleading, circuitous, or ambiguous language in describing or explaining any part of an examination, including, but not limited to, the results of the examination; or

(F) Failing to maintain any or all written records, along with polygraph charts or polygrams, of all polygraph examinations which they conduct. For purposes of validation, credibility, or accreditation these records and charts are to be maintained in a manner consistent with State Archivist rules pertaining to reports of investigations conducted by Oregon State Police.

(g) Has permitted a license granted under the Act or any rule adopted pursuant to it to be used by another person;

(h) Has willfully aided or abetted any violation of provisions of the Act or any rule adopted pursuant to it; or

(i) Has failed, within a reasonable amount of time, to provide any information requested by the Director after the receipt by the Department of a complaint alleging a violation of the Act or any rule adopted pursuant to it.

(2) The Department shall suspend the trainee’s license of any person who fails to pass the oral or written portion of the examination required by OAR 259-020-0015(1)(h) after three attempts in accordance with OAR 259-020-0015(3)(b). The applicant may not reapply for internship until after retaking and successfully completing a polygraph examiner’s course approved by the Department.

(3) Upon receipt of written notification of the suspension or revocation by the Department of a license, a polygraph examiner or trainee shall immediately surrender the license to the Director. The Department may restore a suspended license to the prior holder or may issue a license previously denied under subsection (1) of this rule upon written application and receipt by the Department of evidence that the conditions which caused the denial or suspension have been corrected to the satisfaction of the Department. All actions taken by the Department pursuant to this section will be in conformance with the Oregon Administrative Procedures Act.

(4) The Department shall conduct all proceedings under the Act in accordance with ORS Chapter 183. Judicial review of an action by the Department shall be provided in ORS 183.480 to 183.500.

(5) Waivers of the standards will not be allowed unless the trainee or examiner can present evidence that the circumstances are so extraordinary that the rule should not apply to them and that, if approved, the waiver will not adversely affect the safety of the public. All requests for waivers will be submitted to the Polygraph Licensing Advisory Committee for approval.

Stat. Auth.: ORS 703.230

Stats. Implemented: ORS 703.230

Hist.: PS 12, f. & ef. 12-19-77; PS 1-1979, f. 10-1-79, ef. 10-3-79; PS 3-1987, f. & ef. 10-26-87; PS 10-1997(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 11-5-97; BPSST 1-1998, f. & cert. ef. 5-6-98; BPSST 2-1998(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 5-6-98 thru 6-30-98; BPSST 3-1998, f. & cert. ef. 6-30-98; BPSST 7-1999, f. & cert. ef. 7-29-99; BPSST 9-2001, f. & cert. ef. 9-19-01; BPSST 14-2002, f. & cert. ef. 7-1-02; DPSST 7-2011, f. & cert. ef. 6-23-11

Rule Caption: Update form names and processes pertaining to the maintenance process. Housekeeping changes.

Adm. Order No.: DPSST 8-2011

Filed with Sec. of State: 6-24-2011

Certified to be Effective: 6-24-11

Notice Publication Date: 6-1-2011

Rules Amended: 259-008-0060

Subject: Remove all reference to Forms F-15M (Multi-Discipline Maintenance Log) and F-15T (Telecommunications/EMD Maintenance Log) and replace with Form F-16 (Maintenance Training Log — Tele/EMD/Multi-Discipline). The maintenance process was changed for the 2009-2010 maintenance period, but the processes and form references in this rule were not updated. All references to training points were removed, as requirements to obtain and maintain certification reference training hours rather than converting them to points. Other obsolete rule references regarding training were also removed. Finally, this update removes obsolete statutory references, updates OAR references, and makes minor housekeeping changes for clarity.

Rules Coordinator: Linsay Bassler—(503) 378-2431

259-008-0060

Public Safety Officer Certification

(1) Basic, Intermediate, Advanced, Supervisory, Management, Executive and Instructor Certificates are awarded by the Department to law enforcement officers and telecommunicators meeting prescribed standards of training, education, experience; and the levels established by the employing law enforcement units, or public or private safety agencies. Emergency medical dispatchers may be awarded basic certification only.

(2) Basic certification is mandatory and must be acquired by all police officers, parole and probation officers, telecommunicators, and emergency medical dispatchers within 18 months of employment, and by all corrections officers within one year of employment unless an extension is granted by the Department.

(3) To be eligible for the award of a certificate, law enforcement officers must be full-time employees as defined by ORS 181.610 and OAR 259-008-0005 or part-time parole and probation officers, as described in ORS 181.610 and OAR 259-008-0066.

(4) To be eligible for the award of a certificate, law enforcement officers must meet the Board’s prescribed minimum employment standards as established by OAR 259-008-0010.

(5) To be eligible for the award of a certificate, telecommunicators must meet the Board’s prescribed minimum employment standards as established by OAR 259-008-0011.

(6) To be eligible for the award of a certificate, law enforcement officers must subscribe to and swear or affirm to abide by the Criminal Justice Code of Ethics (Form F11). Telecommunicators and emergency medical dispatchers must subscribe to and swear or affirm to abide by the Telecommunicator Code of Ethics. (Form F-11T).

(7) Application for certification must be submitted on Form F7 (Application for Certification), with all applicable sections of the form completed. The form must be signed by the applicant. In order to ensure that the applicant meets the minimum standards of employment, training, education, and experience, and is competent to hold the level of certification for which the applicant has applied, the department head or authorized representative must sign the form recommending that the certificate be issued or withheld. If the department head chooses not to recommend the applicant’s request for certification, the reason for this decision must be specified in writing and must accompany the Form F7.

(8) When a department head is the applicant, the above recommendation must be made by the department head’s appointing authority such as the city manager or mayor, or in the case of a specialized agency, the applicant’s superior. Elected department heads are authorized to sign as both applicant and department head.

(9) In addition to the requirements set forth above, each applicant must have completed the designated education and training, combined with the prescribed corrections, parole and probation, police or telecommunications experience for the award of an Intermediate, Advanced, Supervisory, Management, or Executive Certificate.

(a) Each quarter credit unit granted by an accredited college or university which operates on a quarterly schedule will equal one (1) education credit.

(b) Each semester credit unit granted by an accredited college or university operating on a semester schedule will equal one and one half (1-1/2) education credits.

(c) The Department must receive sealed official transcripts from a college prior to entering college credit on an individual’s official record.

(10) Training:

(a) Basic courses certified by the Department shall be approved by the Board.

(b) The Department may record training hours for departmental or other in-service training which is recorded and documented in the personnel files of the trainee’s department. These records must include the subject, instructor, classroom hours, date, sponsor, and location.

(c) Training completed in other states, military training, and other specialized training, if properly documented, may be accepted, subject to staff evaluation and approval. These records must include the subject, date, and classroom hours, and must be certified true copies of the original.

(d) College credits earned may be counted for either training hours or education credits, whichever is to the advantage of the applicant.

(e) College credit awarded based on training completed may be applied toward either training hours or education credits, whichever is to the advantage of the applicant.

(A) Prior to applying an applicant’s college credit toward any upper level of certification, the Department must receive documentation of the number of college credits awarded based on training attended.

(B) The training hours identified under paragraph (A) and submitted as college credit toward an upper level of certification will not be included in any calculation of whether the applicant has earned sufficient training hours to qualify for the requested certification level.

(i) Any college credit received for practical or skills-based training attended will be calculated at a ratio of 1:20 hours for each quarter credit, for purposes of training hour deductions.

(ii) Any college credit received for academic training attended will be calculated at a ratio of 1:10 hours for each quarter credit, for purposes of training hour deductions.

(f) No credit can be applied toward both education credits and training hours when originating from the same training event.

(11) Experience/Employment:

(a) Experience gained as a corrections, parole and probation, or police officer employed full time with municipal, county, state, or federal agencies, may be accepted if the experience is in the field in which certification is requested and is approved by the Department. For the purpose of this rule, creditable service time for experience will not accrue under the following circumstances:

(A) When an individual is employed in a casual, seasonal, or temporary capacity;

(B) When an individual is on leave. A public safety professional may submit a written request for credit for military time served upon return from his or her military duty. The Department will evaluate each written request to determine whether an individual is eligible for any credit for time served;

(D) When a public safety professional fails to obtain Basic certification within a mandated timeframe and is prohibited from being employed as a public safety professional.

(b) Experience acquired as a telecommunicator or emergency medical dispatcher employed with a public or private safety agency may be accepted if the experience is in the field in which certification is requested and is approved by the Department.

(c) Experience acquired as a certified part-time telecommunicator or emergency medical dispatcher as defined in OAR 259-008-0005, or part time parole and probation officer as defined under 259-008-0005 and 259-008-0066, will count on a pro-rated basis.

(d) Police, corrections, parole and probation, telecommunicator, or emergency medical dispatch experience in fields other than that in which certification is requested may receive partial credit when supported by job descriptions or other documentary evidence. In all cases, experience claimed is subject to evaluation and approval by the Department.

(12) The Basic Certificate. In addition to the requirements set forth in section (1) of this rule, the following are required for the award of the Basic Certificate:

(a) Applicants must have completed a period of service of not less than nine (9) months with one or more law enforcement units or public or private safety agencies in a certifiable position in the field in which certification is being requested;

(b) Applicants must have satisfactorily completed the required Basic Course in the field in which certification is requested or have completed equivalent training as determined by the Department; and

(13) The Intermediate Certificate. In addition to the requirements set forth in section (1) of this rule, the following are required for the award of the Intermediate Certificate:

(a) Applicants must possess a Basic Certificate in the field in which certification is requested; and

(b) Applicants must have acquired the following combinations of education hours and training hours combined with the prescribed years of police, corrections, parole and probation or telecommunications experience, or the college degree designated combined with the prescribed years of experience: [Table not included. See ED. NOTE.]

(14) The Advanced Certificate. In addition to the requirements set forth in section (1) of this rule, the following are required for the award of the Advanced Certificate:

(a) Applicants must possess or be eligible to possess the Intermediate Certificate in the field in which certification is requested; and

(b) Applicants must have acquired the following combinations of education and training hours combined with the prescribed years of corrections, parole and probation, police, telecommunications experience, or the college degree designated combined with the prescribed years of experience: [Table not included. See ED. NOTE.]

(15) The Supervisory Certificate. In addition to requirements set forth in section (1) of this rule, the following are required for the award of the Supervisory Certificate:

(a) Applicants must possess or be eligible to possess the Advanced Certificate in the field in which certification is requested;

(b) Applicants must have satisfactorily completed no less than 45 education credits as defined in section (10) of this rule;

(c) Applicants must have satisfactorily completed the prescribed Supervision Course or an equivalent number of hours of Department-approved supervisory level training within five (5) years prior to application for the Supervisory Certificate; and

(d) Applicants must be presently employed in, or have satisfactorily performed the duties associated with, the position of a first-level supervisor as defined in OAR 259-008-0005 and as attested to by the applicant’s department head during the time such duties were performed for a period of one (1) year. The required experience must have been acquired within five (5) years prior to the date of application.

(e) Upon request of the employing agency, the Department may waive the requirements of subsection (c) or (d) of this section, provided the employing agency demonstrates that the applicant performs, on a regular basis, supervisory duties.

(16) The Management Certificate. In addition to requirements set forth in section (1) of this rule, the following are required for the award of the Management Certificate:

(a) Applicants must possess or be eligible to possess the Supervisory Certificate in the field in which certification is requested;

(b) Applicants must have satisfactorily completed no less than 90 education credits as defined in section (10) of this rule;

(c) Applicants must have satisfactorily completed the prescribed Middle Management Course or an equivalent number of hours of Department-approved management level training within five (5) years prior to application for the Management Certificate; and

(d) Applicants must be presently employed in and must have served satisfactorily in a Middle Management position as a Department Head or Assistant Department Head as defined in OAR 259-008-0005 for a period of two (2) years. The required experience must have been acquired within five (5) years prior to the date of application.

(17) The Executive Certificate. In addition to requirements set forth in section (1) of this rule, the following are required for the award of the Executive Certificate:

(a) Applicants must possess or be eligible to possess the Management Certificate in the field in which certification is requested;

(b) Applicants must have satisfactorily completed no less than 90 education credits as defined in section (10) of this rule;

(c) Applicants must have satisfactorily completed 100 hours of Department-approved executive level training within five (5) years prior to application for the Executive Certificate; and

(d) Applicants must be presently employed in and must have served satisfactorily in a Middle Management position as Department Head or Assistant Department Head as defined in OAR 259-008-0005 for a period of two (2) years. The required experience must have been acquired within five (5) years prior to the date of the application.

(18) Multi-discipline Certification. Upon receiving written request from the department head stating a justified and demonstrated need exists for the efficient operation of the employing agency, the Department may approve multi-discipline certification for law enforcement officers who meet all minimum employment, training and education standards established in OAR 259-008-0010, 259-008-0011, 259-008-0025, and this rule, in the disciplines which they are requesting certification. The officer must meet the following requirements for the award of multi-discipline certification:

(a) Basic certification. A law enforcement officer who is certified in one discipline may apply for multi-discipline certification if employed in or transferred to another discipline within the same law enforcement unit. The applicant must demonstrate completion of all training requirements in the discipline in which certification is being requested.

(b) Higher levels of certification. Law enforcement officers who possess higher levels of certification in one discipline may, upon employment in or transfer to another discipline within the same law enforcement unit, apply for the same level of certification after completion of nine (9) months experience in the discipline in which they are requesting certification and meeting the requirements for those higher levels of certification as outlined in this rule. This section does not apply to the emergency medical dispatcher discipline since it only exists at the basic certification level.

(c) Retention of multi-discipline certification. In order to maintain multi-discipline certification, each discipline in which certification is held requires successful completion and documentation of training hours by the holders of the certificates every twelve (12) months. The training must be reported to the Department, as follows:

(A) For a law enforcement officer who also holds emergency medical dispatcher certification, a minimum of four (4) hours of training specific to the emergency medical dispatcher discipline must be reported annually as required under OAR 259-008-0064.

(B) For a law enforcement officer who also holds telecommunicator certification, a minimum of twelve (12) hours of training specific to the telecommunicator discipline must be reported annually as required under OAR 259-008-0064.

(C) A minimum of twenty (20) hours of training specific to each law enforcement discipline in which certification is held must be reported annually as required under subsections (h) through (l) of this section.

(d) The same training may be used for more than one discipline if the content is specific to each discipline. It is the responsibility of the agency head to determine if the training is appropriate for more than one discipline.

(e) The maintenance training cycle for law enforcement officers who are certified in more than one discipline begins on July 1st of each year and ends on June 30th the following year.

(f) The employing agency must maintain documentation of all required maintenance training completed.

(g) If reported on a Form F-6 (Course Attendance Roster), required maintenance training must be submitted to the Department by June 30th of each year. Training reported on a Form F-6 will result in credit for training hours. No training hours will be added to a law enforcement officer’s record, unless accompanied by a Form F-6 Course Attendance Roster.

(h) On or after July 1st of each year, the Department will identify all law enforcement officers who are deficient in maintenance training according to Department records and provide notification to the individual and the employing agency.

(A) Within 30 days of receipt of notification, the agency must notify the Department of the training status of any law enforcement officer identified as deficient by submitting a Form F-16 (Maintenance Training Log) to the Department identifying the maintenance training completed during the previous one (1) year reporting period.

(B) Maintenance training hours reported to the Department on a Form F-16 will be used solely to verify completion of maintenance training requirements and will not be added to an officer’s training record.

(i) Failure to notify the Department of completion of any required training for individuals with identified training deficiencies will result in a notification of recall letter being sent to the agency head and the officer.

(j) The Department will recall a law enforcement officer’s certification for:

(A) Failure to complete or report any required maintenance training above on or before June 30th of each year; or

(B) Failure to submit a Form F-16 within 30 days after a warning notification letter has been sent.

(k) A law enforcement officer with a recalled certification is prohibited from being employed in any position for which the certification has been recalled.

(l) Recertification following a recall may be obtained at the approval of the Department by submitting the following:

(A) A written request from the employing agency head requesting recertification, along with a justification of why the maintenance training was not completed; and

(B) Verification that the missing training was completed.

(m) Failure to complete the required maintenance training may not result in a recall of certification if the law enforcement officer is on leave from a public or private safety agency.

(19) Certificates and awards are the property of the Department. The Department has the power to revoke or recall any certificate or award as provided in the Act.

[ED. NOTE: Forms & Tables referenced are available from the agency.]

Stat. Auth.: ORS 181.640, 181.644, 181.651, 181.652, 181.653, 181.654, 181.665

Stats. Implemented: ORS 181.640, 181.644, 181.651, 181.652, 181.653, 181.654 & 181.665

Hist.: PS 12, f. & ef. 12-19-77; PS 1-1979, f. 10-1-79, ef. 10-3-79; PS 1-1980(Temp), f. & ef. 6-26-80; PS 2-1980, f. & ef. 12-8-80; PS 1-1981, f. 9-26-81, ef. 11-2-81; PS 1-1983, f. & ef. 12-15-83; PS 1-1985, f. & ef. 4-24-85; Renumbered from 259-010-0055, PS 1-1990, f. & cert. ef. 2-7-90; PS 1-1995, f. & cert. ef. 3-30-95, PS 2-1995, f. & cert. ef. 9-27-95; PS 7-1997, f. 3-20-97, cert. ef. 3-25-97; PS 10-1997(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 11-5-97; BPSST 1-1998, f. & cert. ef. 5-6-98; BPSST 2-1998(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 5-6-98 thru 6-30-98; BPSST 3-1998, f. & cert. ef. 6-30-98; BPSST 1-1999, f. & cert. ef. 3-9-99; BPSST 6-1999, f. & cert. ef. 7-29-99; BPSST 11-2000, f. 11-13-00, cert. ef. 11-15-00; BPSST 13-2001(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 10-26-01 thru 4-10-02; BPSST 8-2002, f. & cert. ef. 4-3-02; BPSST 21-2002, f. & cert. ef. 11-21-02; DPSST 1-2004, f. 1-16-04, cert. ef. 1-20-04; DPSST 5-2004, f. & cert. ef. 4-23-04; DPSST 2-2008, f. & cert. ef. 1-15-08; DPSST 9-2008, f. & cert. ef. 7-15-08; DPSST 22-2008, f. & cert. ef. 12-29-08; DPSST 4-2009, f. & cert. ef. 4-8-09; DPSST 1-2010, f. & cert. ef. 1-11-10; DPSST 2-2010, f. & cert. ef. 3-15-10; DPSST 4-2010, f. & cert. ef. 6-2-10; DPSST 7-2010, f. 7-15-10, cert. ef. 8-1-10; DPSST 8-2010, f. & cert. ef 8-13-10; DPSST 8-2011, f. & cert. ef. 6-24-11

Rule Caption: Update education standards for public safety personnel to include documentary evidence of post-secondary education.

Adm. Order No.: DPSST 9-2011

Filed with Sec. of State: 6-28-2011

Certified to be Effective: 6-28-11

Notice Publication Date: 6-1-2011

Rules Amended: 259-008-0010, 259-008-0011

Subject: Adds language allowing law enforcement applicants to furnish documentary evidence of a four-year, post-secondary degree from an accredited college or university to satisfy the minimum education standard.

Rules Coordinator: Linsay Bassler—(503) 378-2431

259-008-0010

Minimum Standards for Employment as a Law Enforcement Officer

(1) Citizenship.

(a) A person may not be employed as a corrections officer for more than one year unless the person is a citizen of the United States.

(b) A person may not be employed as a police or parole and probation officer for more than 18 months unless the person is a citizen of the United States.

(2) Age. No law enforcement unit in this state shall employ as a police officer, corrections officer or parole and probation officer, any person who has not yet attained the age of 21 years.

(3) Fingerprints. On or within 90 days prior to the date of employment, each police, corrections, or parole and probation officer shall be fingerprinted on standard applicant fingerprint cards. The hiring agency is responsible for fingerprinting and shall forward two (2) cards to the Oregon State Police Identification Services Section for processing and assignment of identification number.

(a) Applicant’s fingerprints will be retained and kept on file with the Oregon State Police Identification Services Section.

(b) The Oregon State Police Identification Services Section will notify the Department and the employing agency of any criminal record disclosed through processing the applicant’s fingerprint card.

(c) If any procedural change is made by either the Federal Bureau of Investigation or the Oregon State Police Identification Services Section the Department shall comply with the most current requirements.

(d) If the fingerprint clearance has not been obtained prior to submission of the application for certification, a criminal history affidavit provided by the Department shall be completed and returned to the Department by the applicant pending fingerprint clearance.

(4) Criminal Records. No police, corrections, or parole and probation officer shall have been convicted:

(a) In this state or any other jurisdiction, of a crime designated under the law where the conviction occurred as being punishable as a felony or as a crime for which a maximum term of imprisonment of more than one (1) year may be imposed;

(b) Of violating any law involving the unlawful use, possession, delivery, or manufacture of a controlled substance, narcotic, or dangerous drug;

(c) In this state of violating any law subject to denial or revocation as identified in OAR 259-008-0070 or has been convicted of violating the statutory counterpart of any of those offenses in any other jurisdiction.

(5) Notification of Conviction:

(a) A law enforcement officer, instructor, telecommunicator, or EMD who is convicted of a crime, as identified in OAR 259-008-0070, while employed by a public or private safety agency must notify the agency head within 72 hours of the conviction.

(b) When an agency receives notification of a conviction from its employee, or another source, they must notify the Department within five (5) business days. The notification to the Department must be in writing and include the specific charges of the conviction, the county and state where the conviction occurred, the investigating agency and the date of the conviction.

(6) Moral Fitness (Professional Fitness). All law enforcement officers must be of good moral fitness.

(a) For purposes of this standard, lack of good moral fitness includes, but is not limited to:

(A) Mandatory disqualifying misconduct as described in OAR 259-008-0070(3); or

(B) Discretionary disqualifying misconduct described in OAR 259-008-0070(4).

(7) Education:

(a) Applicants for the position of a law enforcement officer will be required to furnish documentary evidence of one of the following:

(A) High School diploma;

(B) Successful completion of the General Educational Development (GED) Test; or

(C) A four-year, post-secondary degree issued by an accredited, degree-granting college or university recognized by the Oregon Office of Degree Authorization under the provisions of ORS 348.604.

(i) For the purpose of determining high school graduation level as required by these rules, the applicant must have achieved a score no less than that required by the Oregon Board of Education before issuing an Oregon GED certificate.

(ii) Applicants holding a GED from another state may be required to obtain an Oregon certificate at the discretion of the Department.

(b) Evidence of the above shall consist of official transcripts, diplomas, or GED test report forms. Other documentation may be accepted, at the discretion of the Department.

(c) Reading and Writing Standard. Before beginning basic police training, challenging basic police training, or beginning the police career officer development course, each applicant shall provide evidence to DPSST that the applicant has attained a minimum of a 12th grade reading and writing level in the English language.

(A) The hiring agency is responsible for administering a reading and writing instrument, approved by DPSST, and shall forward the results to DPSST on an application for training (Form F-5) prior to the applicant being admitted to basic police training.

(B) Individuals submitting transcripts verifying that they possess at least a four-year academic degree from an institution recognized by DPSST under the provisions of OAR 259-008-0045 are exempt from completing the 12th grade reading/writing test prior to attending a course identified in this section.

(8) Physical Examination. All law enforcement officers and applicants must be examined by a licensed physician or surgeon.

(a) The medical examination shall be completed not more than 180 days prior to initial offer of employment, nor more than 90 days after initial offer of employment, and shall conform to applicable standards of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Title 42 USC 12101.

(b) Individuals who have had a successfully completed physical examination (while at the same employer) and are selected for a certifiable position in a discipline in which the individual is not yet certified must complete and pass a new physical examination.

(c) Except as provided in (e) below, the Department will not require a new physical examination when a law enforcement officer obtains employment, or re-employment, in the same discipline if the officer:

(A) Has had a successfully completed a physical examination, and

(B) Is currently certified; or

(C) Is an officer currently employed full-time in another jurisdiction who has successfully completed a comparable physical examination in that jurisdiction.

(d) Notwithstanding subsection (c), a medical examination may be required by a hiring agency at its discretion.

(e) Notwithstanding subsection (c), any law enforcement officer who is separated from employment for a reason related to a physical inability to perform an essential task of a law enforcement officer must successfully complete a physical examination prior to obtaining re-employment in a certifiable position or applying for certified retired officer status.

(f) Police, Corrections, and Parole and Probation applicants must meet the following criteria:

(A) Visual Acuity. Corrected vision must be at least 20/30 (Snellen) in each eye. Due to the demonstrated likelihood of dislodgment or breakage, candidates who are able to wear only glasses with frames must meet an uncorrected standard not worse than 20/100 (Snellen) in each eye. Those candidates who use soft contact lenses (SCLs) must have vision correctable to at least 20/30 in each eye, with no uncorrected standard, provided the employing agency will monitor compliance. Replacement glasses or lenses (as appropriate) must be on the person or readily available at all times during each work shift.

(B) Color Vision. Red or green deficiencies may be acceptable, providing the applicant can read at least nine (9) of the first thirteen (13) plates of the Ishihara Test (24 Plate Edition). Applicants who fail the Ishihara test can meet the color vision standard by demonstrating that they can correctly discriminate colors via a field test conducted by the employer and approved by DPSST.

(C) Depth Perception. Depth Perception must be sufficient to demonstrate stereopsis adequate to perform the essential tasks of the job. The recommended test is the Random Stereo Test with 60 seconds of arc.

(D) Peripheral Vision. Visual Field Performance must be 140 degrees in the horizontal meridian combined.

(E) Night Blindness. A history of night blindness should be evaluated to determine applicant’s capacity to perform essential tasks at night or in dark or low light settings.

(g) Applicants for the position of police or corrections officer must have sufficient hearing in both ears to perform essential tasks without posing a direct threat to themselves or others. The applicant must have no average loss greater than 25 decibels (db) at the 500, 1,000, 2,000 and 3,000-Hertz levels in either ear with no single loss in excess of 40 db.

(h) Applicants for the position of parole and probation officer must have sufficient hearing in both ears to perform essential tasks without posing a direct threat to themselves or others. The applicant must have no average loss greater than 35 decibels (db) at the 500, 1000, 2000, and 3000 Hertz levels in either ear with no single loss in excess of 45 db.

(i) If amplification device(s) is (are) necessary to meet the criteria in (g) or (h) above, or if applicant cannot meet the above criteria and wishes to pursue application, applicant must:

(A) Obtain a hearing evaluation by a licensed audiologist or otorhinolaryngologist (ear, nose, throat) to determine current hearing aid requirement; and

(B) Achieve a Speech Reception Threshold (SRT) of no greater than 25 db for each ear;

(C) Police, corrections and parole and probation officers must achieve a Speech Discrimination test score of no less than 90% utilizing a standard 50-word presentation at 60 db Hearing Threshold Level (HTL). The Department may require an applicant to have another examination by a licensed audiologist or otorhinolaryngologist (ear, nose, and throat) designated by the Department to verify that the applicant’s hearing meets the Board’s minimum hearing standard. The verification examination will be at the expense of the applicant or the applicant’s employing agency. The equipment utilized for all of these evaluations must be calibrated annually using current ANSI standards.

(D) Hearing amplification devices used to meet the hearing standard must be the type that protects the applicant from further hearing degradation due to amplification of loud sounds.

(j) Applicants for the position of police, corrections, or parole and probation officer must be able to use vocal chords and have significant speaking ability to perform speaking-related essential tasks. For police and corrections officers abnormalities of the nose, throat or mouth must not interfere with the applicant’s breathing or proper fitting of gas mask or similar device.

(k) Applicants for the position of police, corrections, or parole and probation officer who have a history of organic cardio-vascular disease or a finding during the medical examination of organic cardio-vascular disease will necessitate further medical evaluation.

(A) Resting blood pressure must be less than or equal to 140 mmHg systolic and 90 mmHg diastolic on three successive readings.

(B) Applicants must not have a functional and therapeutic cardiac classification greater than the Heart Association’s Class A.

(D) If the applicant has controlled hypertension not exceeding the above standards and is on medication with side effect profiles, which do not interfere with performance of duty, then the condition may not be excludable.

(E) Functional Capacity I patients with cardiac disease may not be excludable, if they have no limitations of physical activity and ordinary physical activity does not cause discomfort and they do not have symptoms of cardiac insufficiency, nor experience angina pain.

(F) Therapeutic Classification A patients with cardiac disease, whose physical activity is restricted, should be evaluated thoroughly.

(G) If further medical examination is required under (k), it will be at the expense of the applicant or hiring authority.

(l) All law enforcement applicants must submit a current-version DPSST Medical Examination Report (DPSST Form F2), or a medical report completed by a licensed physician containing at a minimum the information on Form F2 and a signed statement by the examining physician that the applicant does not have any condition, physical, mental, or emotional, which, in his/her opinion, suggests further examination. This Report will be furnished to the examining physician by the hiring agency. The physician must indicate that the applicant is or is not physically able to perform the duties of a law enforcement officer as prescribed by DPSST.

(m) A copy of the Medical Examination Report must be sent to the Department prior to acceptance into a basic course, or any course where such report is required by the Department.

(n) The Department may require an applicant offered conditional employment to take a subsequent examination by a licensed physician of the Department’s choice at the expense of the applicant or the hiring authority.

(o) The Board may waive any physical requirement where, in its judgment, the waiver would not be detrimental to the performance of an officer’s duties, including the protection of the public and the safety of co-workers. The applicant may be required to demonstrate the ability to perform the essential functions of the job.

(p) A person or department head requesting a waiver of any physical requirement set forth in section (8) of this rule shall submit the request to the Department in writing, accompanied by supporting documents or pertinent testimony which would justify the action requested. The supporting documents must include information pertinent to the waiver request. The Board or Department may require additional documentation or testimony by the person or department head requesting the waiver if clarification is needed. Any expense associated with providing documentation or testimony will be borne by the person requesting the waiver or the requesting agency. If the person requesting the waiver does not obtain employment within one (1) year from the date a waiver is granted, the waiver will be considered void.

(A) If the Board grants a waiver, it will be recorded on the certification and any subsequent certification unless removed by the Board upon proof that the condition prompting the waiver no longer exists.

(B) If the Board denies a request for a waiver of any physical requirement set forth in section (8) of this rule, the Department will issue Notice and proceed as provided in section (9) of this rule.

(9) Contested Case Hearing Process for denial of waiver.

(a) Initiation of Proceedings: Upon determination that the reason for denial of a waiver is supported by factual data meeting the statutory and administrative rule requirements, a contested case notice will be prepared.

(b) Contested Case Notice: The “Contested Case Notice” will be prepared in accordance with the Attorney General’s Model Rules of Procedure adopted under OAR 259-005-0015. The Department will have a copy of the notice served on the public safety professional or individual.

(c) Response Time: A party who has been served with a “Contested Case Notice” has 60 days from the date of mailing or personal service of the notice in which to file with the Department a written request for a hearing.

(d) Default Order: If a timely request for a hearing is not received, the Contested Case Notice will become a final order denying the requested waiver.

(e) Hearing Request: When a request for a hearing is received in a timely manner, the Department will refer the matter to the Office of Administrative Hearings.

(f) Proposed Order: The assigned Administrative Law Judge will prepare Findings of Fact, Conclusions of Law and Proposed Final Order and serve a copy on the Department and on each party.

(g) Exceptions and Arguments: A party must file specific written exceptions and arguments with the Department no later than 14 days from date of service of the Findings of Fact, Conclusions of Law, and Proposed Final Order.

(A) The Department may extend the time within which the exceptions and arguments must be filed upon a showing of good cause.

(B) When the exceptions and arguments are filed, the party making the exceptions and arguments must serve a copy on all parties of record in the case and provide the Department with proof of service. A failure to serve copies and provide proof of service will invalidate the filing of exceptions and arguments as being untimely, and the Department may disregard the filing in making a final determination of the case.

(h) Final Order: The Department will issue a final order if a public safety professional or individual fails to file exceptions and arguments in a timely manner.

[ED. NOTE: Forms referenced are available from the agency.]

Stat. Auth.: ORS 181.640, 181.644, 183.341

Stats. Implemented: ORS 181.640, 181.644, 183.341

Hist.: PS 12, f. & ef. 12-19-77; PS 1-1981, f. 9-26-81, ef. 11-2-81; PS 1-1983, f. & ef. 12-15-83; PS 1-1985, f. & ef. 4-24-85; PS 1-1987, f. & ef. 10-26-87; Renumbered from 259-010-0015, PS 1-1990, f. & cert. ef. 2-7-90; PS 2-1995, f. & cert. ef. 9-27-95; PS 2-1996, f. 5-15-96, cert. ef. 5-20-96; PS 4-1997, f. 3-20-97, cert. ef. 3-25-97; PS 10-1997(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 11-5-97; BPSST 1-1998, f. & cert. ef. 5-6-98; BPSST 2-1998(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 5-6-98 thru 6-30-98; BPSST 3-1998, f. & cert. ef. 6-30-98; BPSST 1-1999, f. & cert. ef. 3-9-99; BPSST 9-2000, f. 11-13-00, cert. ef. 11-15-00; BPSST 3-2001, f. & cert. ef. 8-22-01; BPSST 12-2001(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 10-26-01 thru 4-5-02; BPSST 5-2002(Temp), f. 4-3-02, cert. ef. 4-6-02 thru 8-1-02; BPSST 16-2002, f. & cert. ef. 7-5-2002; BPSST 20-2002, f. & cert. ef. 11-21-02; DPSST 3-2003, f. & cert. ef. 1-22-03; DPSST 6-2003, f. & cert. ef. 4-11-03; DPSST 8-2003, f. & cert. ef. 4-18-03; DPSST 14-2003, f. & cert. ef. 12-22-03; DPSST 3-2006, f. & cert. ef. 2-28-06; DPSST 12-2006, f. & cert. ef. 10-13-06; DPSST 10-2007, f. & cert. ef. 10-15-07; DPSST 13-2007(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 11-1-07 thru 4-18-08; DPSST 1-2008(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 1-15-08 thru 4-18-08; DPSST 4-2008, f. & cert. ef. 4-15-08; DPSST 21-2008, f. 12-15-08, cert. ef. 1-1-09; DPSST 10-2009, f. & cert. ef. 9-21-09; DPSST 9-2011, f. & cert. ef. 6-28-11

259-008-0011

Minimum Standards for Employment as a Telecommunicator and Emergency Medical Dispatcher

(1) On or before the date of employment, each telecommunicator and emergency medical dispatcher shall be fingerprinted on standard applicant fingerprint cards.

(a) The hiring agency, if a public agency, is responsible for fingerprinting and shall forward two (2) cards to the Oregon State Police Identification Services Section for processing and assignment of identification number.

(b) If the hiring agency is a private agency it is responsible for fingerprinting and shall forward two (2) cards to the Department along with the appropriate fee.

(A) Applicant’s fingerprints will be retained and kept on file with the Oregon State Police Identification Services Section.

(B) The Oregon State Police Identification Services Section shall notify the Department and the employing agency of any criminal record disclosed through processing the applicant’s fingerprint card.

(C) If any procedural change is made by either the Federal Bureau of Investigation or the Oregon State Police Identification Services Section, the Department shall comply with the most current requirements.

(D) If the fingerprint clearance has not been obtained prior to submission of the application for certification, a criminal history affidavit provided by the Department shall be completed and returned to the Department by the applicant pending fingerprint clearance.

(2) Criminal Records. No telecommunicator or emergency medical dispatcher shall have been convicted:

(b) Of violating any law involving the unlawful use, possession, delivery, or manufacture of a controlled substance, narcotic, or dangerous drug;

(3) Moral Fitness (Professional Fitness). All telecommunicators and emergency medical dispatchers must be of good moral fitness. For purposes of this standard, lack of good moral fitness includes, but is not limited to:

(a) Mandatory disqualifying misconduct as described in OAR 259-008-0070(3); or

(b) Discretionary disqualifying misconduct as described in OAR 259-008-0070(4).

(4) Education:

(a) Applicants for the position of a telecommunicator or emergency medical dispatcher will be required to furnish documentary evidence of one of the following:

(A) High School diploma;

(B) Successful completion of the General Educational Development (GED) Test; or

(C) A four-year, post-secondary degree issued by a degree-granting college or university accredited by a recognized national or regional accrediting body, or recognized by the Oregon Office of Degree Authorization under the provisions of ORS 348.604.

(ii) Applicants holding a GED from another state may be required to obtain an Oregon certificate at the discretion of the Department.

(b) Evidence of the above shall consist of official transcripts, diplomas, or GED test report forms. Other documentation may be accepted, at the discretion of the Department.

(5) Reading Standard. Before beginning basic telecommunicator or Emergency Medical Dispatcher (EMD) training or challenging basic telecommunicator training, each applicant shall provide evidence to DPSST that the applicant has attained a minimum of a 12th grade reading level in the English language.

(a) The hiring agency is responsible for administering a reading test, approved by DPSST, and shall forward the results to DPSST on an application for training (Form F-5) prior to the applicant being admitted to basic telecommunicator or EMD training.

(b) Individuals submitting transcripts verifying that they possess at least a four-year academic degree from an institution recognized by DPSST under the provisions of OAR 259-008-0045 are exempt from completing the 12th grade reading test prior to attending a course identified in this section.

(6) Physical Examination. All Telecommunicators and Emergency Medical Dispatcher applicants must be examined by a licensed physician.

(a) The medical examination must be completed not more than 180 days prior to initial offer of employment, nor more than 90 days after initial offer of employment, and must conform to applicable standards of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Title 42 USC 12101.

(c) The Department will not require a new physical examination when a Telecommunicator or Emergency Medical Dispatcher obtains employment, or re-employment, in the same discipline if the Telecommunicator or Emergency Medical Dispatcher:

(A) Has had a successfully completed a physical examination, and

(B) Is currently certified; or

(C) Is currently employed full-time in another jurisdiction and has successfully completed a comparable physical examination in that jurisdiction.

(d) Notwithstanding subsection (c), a medical examination may be required by a hiring agency at its discretion.

(e) Telecommunicator and Emergency Medical Dispatcher applicants must meet the following criteria:

(A) Visual Acuity. Corrected vision must be at least 20/30 (Snellen) when tested using both eyes together.

(i) Any employing agency that conducts a field test to meet the color vision standard must also complete a Department approved affidavit attesting that the applicant can either correctly discriminate colors or is able to successfully perform the required tasks of a Telecommunicator or Emergency Medical Dispatcher, notwithstanding the applicant’s inability to correctly discriminate colors.

(ii) Any affidavit required by (i), that the Department receives and accepts, is non-transferable to any subsequent employer and may not be used by any other entity for certification purposes.

(iii) Notwithstanding subsection (c) of this rule, each employer must complete an agency-specific field test and a Department approved affidavit as described in subsection (i) of this section for any Telecommunicator or Emergency Medical Dispatcher who previously met the color vision standard by completing a field test.

(f) Applicants for the position of Telecommunicator or Emergency Medical Dispatcher must have sufficient hearing in both ears to perform essential tasks without posing a direct threat to themselves or others. The applicant must meet National Emergency Number Association (NENA) hearing standard 54-002 (June 10, 2006).

(g) Applicants for the position of Telecommunicator or Emergency Medical Dispatcher must be able to use vocal cords and exhibit normal speech patterns, sufficient to perform speaking-related essential tasks.

(7) If further medical examination is required, it will be at the expense of the applicant or the hiring authority.

(8) All Telecommunicator and Emergency Medical Dispatcher applicants must submit a current-version DPSST Medical Examination Report for Telecommunicators and Emergency Medical Dispatchers (DPSST Form F-2T), or a medical report completed by a licensed physician containing at a minimum the information on Form F-2T. This Report will be furnished to the examining physician by the hiring agency.

(9) A copy of the Medical Examination Report must be sent to the Department prior to acceptance into a basic course, or any course where such report is required by the Department.

(10) The Department may require an applicant offered conditional employment to take a subsequent examination by a licensed physician of the Department’s choice at the expense of the applicant or the hiring authority.

(11) The Board may waive any physical requirement where, in its judgment, the waiver would not be detrimental to the performance of a Telecommunicator or Emergency Medical Dispatcher’s duties. The applicant may be required to demonstrate the ability to perform the essential functions of the job.

(12) A person or department head requesting a waiver of any physical requirement set forth in section (11) of this rule must submit the request to the Department in writing, accompanied by supporting documents or pertinent testimony which would justify the action requested. The supporting documents must include information pertinent to the waiver request. The Board or Department may require additional documentation or testimony by the person or department head requesting the waiver if clarification is needed. Any expense associated with providing documentation or testimony will be borne by the person requesting the waiver or the requesting agency. If the person requesting the waiver does not obtain employment within one (1) year from the date a waiver is granted, the waiver will be considered void.

(a) If the Board grants a waiver, it will be recorded on the certification and any subsequent certification unless removed by the Board upon proof that the condition prompting the waiver no longer exists.

(b) If the Board denies a request for a waiver of any physical requirement set forth in section (8) of this rule, the Department will issue Notice and proceed as provided in section (13) of this rule.

(13) Contested Case Hearing Process for denial of waiver.

(d) Default Order: If a timely request for a hearing is not received, the Contested Case Notice will become a final order denying the requested waiver.

(e) Hearing Request: When a request for a hearing is received in a timely manner, the Department will refer the matter to the Office of Administrative Hearings.

(f) Proposed Order: The assigned Administrative Law Judge will prepare Findings of Fact, Conclusions of Law and Proposed Final Order and serve a copy on the Department and on each party.

(A) The Department may extend the time within which the exceptions and arguments must be filed upon a showing of good cause.

(h) Final Order: The Department will issue a final order if a public safety professional or individual fails to file exceptions and arguments in a timely manner.

[ED. NOTE: Forms referenced are available from the agency.]

Stat. Auth.: ORS 181.640, 181.644 & 183.341

Stats. Implemented: ORS 181.640, 181.644 & 183.341

Hist.: BPSST 1-2002, f. & cert. ef. 2-6-02; DPSST 1-2004, f. 1-16-04, cert. ef. 1-20-04; DPSST 5-2004, f. & cert. ef. 4-23-04; DPSST 3-2007, f. & cert. ef. 1-12-07; DPSST 10-2007, f. & cert. ef. 10-15-07; DPSST 5-2008, f. & cert. ef. 4-15-08; DPSST 21-2008, f. 12-15-08, cert. ef. 1-1-09; DPSST 6-2009, f. & cert. ef. 7-13-09; DPSST 9-2010(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 10-15-10 thru 4-12-11; DPSST 13-2010, f. & cert. ef. 12-23-10; DPSST 9-2011, f. & cert. ef. 6-28-11

Rule Caption: Repeal rules allowing Department employees to act as Department representatives during contested case hearings.

Adm. Order No.: DPSST 10-2011

Filed with Sec. of State: 6-30-2011

Certified to be Effective: 6-30-11

Notice Publication Date: 6-1-2011

Rules Repealed: 259-008-0072, 259-009-0072, 259-060-0305

Subject: Oregon Revised Statutes previously allowed for Department of Public Safety Standards and Training (DPSST) employees or officers to as as Department representatives during a contested case hearing, however, the statute granting this authority has been changed. The agency is represented by the Oregon Department of Justice at all such proceedings.

Rules Coordinator: Linsay Bassler—(503) 378-2431

Rule Caption: Update mandatory and discretionary disqualifier list; amends order or denials/revocations due process.

Adm. Order No.: DPSST 11-2011

Filed with Sec. of State: 7-1-2011

Certified to be Effective: 7-1-11

Notice Publication Date: 6-1-2011

Rules Amended: 259-008-0070, 259-009-0070

Subject: This rule filing updates the listed mandatory and discretionary disqualifiers for public safety and fire service professionals to maintain consistency between Oregon Criminal Code and Administrative Rule. Also, the order of due process for certification denials and revocations is updated as required by HB 2790.

Rules Coordinator: Linsay Bassler—(503) 378-2431

259-008-0070

Denial/Revocation

(1) It is the responsibility of the Board to set the standards, and of the Department to uphold them, to insure the highest levels of professionalism and discipline. These standards shall be upheld at all times unless the Board determines that neither the safety of the public or respect of the profession is compromised.

Definitions

(2) For purposes of this rule, the following definitions apply:

(a) “Denial” or “Deny” means the refusal to grant a certification for mandatory grounds or discretionary disqualifying misconduct as identified in this rule, pursuant to the procedures identified in (9) of this rule.

(b) “Discretionary Disqualifying Misconduct” means misconduct identified in OAR 259-008-0070(4).

(c) “Revocation” or “Revoke” means to withdraw the certification of a public safety professional or instructor for mandatory grounds or discretionary disqualifying misconduct as identified in this rule, pursuant to the procedures identified in section (9) of this rule.

Grounds for Mandatory Denial or Revocation of Certification

(3) Mandatory Grounds for Denying or Revoking Certification of a Public Safety Professional or Instructor:

(a) The Department must deny or revoke the certification of any public safety professional or instructor after written notice and hearing, based upon a finding that:

(A) The public safety professional or instructor has been discharged for cause from employment as a public safety professional or instructor. For purposes of this rule, “discharged for cause,” means an employer-initiated termination of employment for any of the following reasons after a final determination has been made. If, after service by the Department of a Notice of Intent to Deny or Revoke Certifications (NOI), the public safety professional or instructor provides notice to the Department within the time stated in the NOI that the discharge has not become final, then the Department may stay further action pending a final determination.

(i) Dishonesty: Includes untruthfulness, dishonesty by admission or omission, deception, misrepresentation, falsification; (Comment: Conduct underlying the mandatory disqualifying misdemeanors involving these elements in Subsection (D) and the Category I offenses in section (4), is illustrative of the types of conduct falling within this definition. However, misconduct need not have resulted in a criminal conviction.)

(ii) Disregard for the Rights of Others: Includes violating the constitutional or civil rights of others, conduct demonstrating a disregard for the principles of fairness, respect for the rights of others, protecting vulnerable persons, and the fundamental duty to protect and serve the public. (Comment: Conduct underlying the Category II offenses identified in section (4) is illustrative of the types of conduct falling within this definition. However, misconduct need not have resulted in a criminal conviction.)

(iii) Gross Misconduct: means an act or failure to act that creates a danger or risk to persons, property, or to the efficient operation of the agency, recognizable as a gross deviation from the standard of care that a reasonable public safety professional or instructor would observe in a similar circumstance; (Comment: Conduct underlying the Category IV offenses identified in section (4) is illustrative of the types of conduct falling within this definition. However, misconduct need not have resulted in a criminal conviction).

(iv) Incompetence: means a demonstrated lack of ability to perform the essential tasks of a public safety professional or instructor that remedial measures have been unable to correct.

(v) Misuse of Authority: Includes abuse of public trust, abuse of authority to obtain a benefit, avoid a detriment, or harm another, and abuse under the color of office. (Comment: Conduct underlying the Category III offenses identified in section (4) is illustrative of the types of conduct falling within this definition. However, misconduct need not have resulted in a criminal conviction.)

(B) The public safety professional or instructor has been convicted in this state or any other jurisdiction of a crime designated under the law where the conviction occurred as being punishable as a felony or as a crime for which a maximum term of imprisonment of more than one year may be imposed;

(C) The public safety professional or instructor has been convicted of violating any law of this state or any other jurisdiction involving the unlawful use, possession, delivery or manufacture of a controlled substance, narcotic or dangerous drug except the Department may deny certification for a conviction of possession of less than one ounce of marijuana, which occurred prior to certification; or

(D) The public safety professional or instructor has been convicted in this state of any of the following offenses, or of their statutory counterpart(s) in any other jurisdiction, designated under the law where the conviction occurred as being punishable as a crime:

162.075 (False swearing),

162.085 (Unsworn falsification),

162.145 (Escape in the third degree),

162.175 (Unauthorized departure),

162.195 (Failure to appear in the second degree),

162.235 (Obstructing governmental or judicial administration),

162.247 (Interfering with a peace officer),

162.257 (Interfering with a firefighter or emergency medical technician),

162.295 (Tampering with physical evidence),

162.305 (Tampering with public records),

162.315 (Resisting arrest),

162.335 (Compounding),

162.365 (Criminal impersonation),

162.369 (Possession of false law enforcement identification),

162.375 (Initiating a false report),

162.385 (Giving false information to a peace officer for a citation or arrest warrant),

162.415 (Official misconduct in the first degree),

163.200 (Criminal mistreatment in the second degree),

163.454 (Custodial sexual misconduct in the second degree),

163.687 (Encouraging child sexual abuse in the third degree),

163.732 (Stalking),

164.045 (Theft in the second degree),

164.085 (Theft by deception),

164.095 (Theft by receiving),

164.125 (Theft of services),

164.235 (Possession of a burglary tool or theft device),

164.877 (Unlawful tree spiking; unlawful possession of substance that can damage certain wood processing equipment)

165.007 (Forgery in the second degree),

165.017 (Criminal possession of a forged instrument in the second degree),

165.037 (Criminal simulation),

165.042 (Fraudulently obtaining a signature),

165.047 (Unlawfully using slugs),

165.055 (Fraudulent use of a credit card),

165.065 (Negotiating a bad check),

165.080 (Falsifying business records),

165.095 (Misapplication of entrusted property),

165.100 (Issuing a false financial statement),

165.102 (Obtain execution of documents by deception),

165.825 (Sale of drugged horse),

166.065(1)(b) (Harassment),

166.155 (Intimidation in the second degree),

166.270 (Possession of weapons by certain felons),

166.350 (Unlawful possession of armor-piercing ammunition),

166.416 (Providing false information in connection with a transfer of a firearm),

166.418 (Improperly transferring a firearm),

166.470 (Limitations and conditions for sales of firearms),

167.007 (Prostitution),

167.054 (Furnishing sexually explicit material to a child),

* the above listed statute has been declared unconstitutional by the Ninth Circuit Court.

167.075 (Exhibiting an obscene performance to a minor),

167.080 (Displaying obscene materials to minors),

167.132 (Possession of gambling records in the second degree),

167.147 (Possession of a gambling device),

167.222 (Frequenting a place where controlled substances are used),

167.262 (Adult using minor in commission of controlled substance offense),

167.320 (Animal abuse in the first degree),

167.330 (Animal neglect in the first degree),

167.332 (Prohibition against possession of domestic animal),

167.333 (Sexual assault of animal),

167.337 (Interfering with law enforcement animal),

167.355 (Involvement in animal fighting),

167.370 (Participation in dogfighting),

167.431 (Participation in cockfighting),

167.820 (Concealing the birth of an infant),

475.525 (Sale of drug paraphernalia),

475.840 (Manufacture or deliver a controlled substance),

475.860 (Unlawful delivery of marijuana),

475.864 (Unlawful possession of marijuana),

475.906 (Distribution of controlled substance to minors),

475.910 (Application of controlled substance to the body of another person),

475.912 (Unlawful delivery of imitation controlled substance),

475.914 (Unlawful acts, registrant delivering or dispensing controlled substance),

475.916 (Prohibited acts involving records and fraud),

475.918 (Falsifying drug test results),

475.920 (Providing drug test falsification equipment),

475.950 (Failure to report precursor substances transaction),

475.955 (Failure to report missing precursor substances),

475.960 (Illegally selling drug equipment),

475.965 (Providing false information on precursor substances report or record),

475.969 (Unlawful possession of phosphorus),

475.971 (Unlawful possession of anhydrous ammonia),

475.973 (Unlawful possession of ephedrine, pseudoephedrine or phenylpropanolamine; unlawful distribution),

475.975 (Unlawful possession of iodine in its elemental form),

475.976 (Unlawful possession of iodine matrix),

807.520 (False swearing to receive license),

807.620 (Giving false information to police officer),

Any offense involving any acts of domestic violence as defined in ORS 135.230.

(b) The Department must take action on a mandatory disqualifying conviction, regardless of when it occurred, unless the Department, or the Board, has previously reviewed the conviction and approved the public safety professional or instructor for certification under a prior set of standards.

Discretionary Disqualifying Misconduct as Grounds for Denying or Revoking Certification

(4) Discretionary disqualifying misconduct as Grounds for Denying or Revoking Certification(s) of a Public Safety Professional or Instructor:

(a) The Department may deny or revoke the certification of any public safety professional or instructor, after written notice, and a hearing, if requested, based upon a finding that:

(A) The public safety professional or instructor falsified any information submitted on the application for certification or on any documents submitted to the Board or Department;

(B) The public safety professional or instructor fails to meet the applicable minimum standards, minimum training or the terms and conditions established under ORS 181.640;

(C) The public safety professional or instructor has been convicted of an offense, listed in subsection (4), punishable as a crime, other than a mandatory disqualifying crime listed in section (3) of this rule, in this state or any other jurisdiction; or

(D) A public safety professional failed to attend at least one session with a mental health professional within six months after the public safety professional was involved in using deadly physical force, as required by ORS 181.789.

(b) For purposes of this rule, discretionary disqualifying misconduct includes misconduct falling within the following categories:

(A) Category I: Dishonesty: Includes untruthfulness, dishonesty by admission or omission, deception, misrepresentation, falsification; (Comment: Conduct underlying the mandatory disqualifying misdemeanors involving these elements in Subsection (D) and the Category I offenses in section (4), is illustrative of the types of conduct falling within this definition. However, misconduct need not have resulted in a criminal conviction.)

(B) Category II: Disregard for the Rights of Others: Includes violating the constitutional or civil rights of others, and conduct demonstrating a disregard for the principles of fairness, respect for the rights of others, protecting vulnerable persons, and the fundamental duty to protect and serve the public. (Comment: Conduct underlying the Category II offenses identified in section (4) is illustrative of the types of conduct falling within this definition. However, misconduct need not have resulted in criminal conviction.)

(C) Category III: Misuse of Authority: Includes abuse of public trust, obtaining a benefit, avoidance of detriment, or harming another, and abuses under the color of office. (Comment: Conduct underlying the Category III offenses identified in section (4) is illustrative of the types of conduct falling within this definition. However, misconduct need not have resulted in a criminal conviction.)

(D) Category IV: Gross Misconduct: Means an act or failure to act that creates a danger or risk to persons, property, or to the efficient operation of the agency, recognizable as a gross deviation from the standard of care that a reasonable public safety professional or instructor would observe in a similar circumstance; (Comment: Conduct underlying the Category IV offenses identified in section (4) is illustrative of the types of conduct falling within this definition. However, misconduct need not have resulted in a criminal conviction.)

(E) Category V: Misconduct: Misconduct includes conduct that violates the law, practices or standards generally followed in the Oregon public safety profession. NOTE: It is the intent of this rule that “Contempt of Court” meets the definition of Misconduct within this category; (Comment: Conduct underlying the Category V offenses identified in section (4) is illustrative of the types of conduct falling within this definition. However, misconduct need not have resulted in a criminal conviction.) or

(F) Category VI: Insubordination: Includes a refusal by a public safety professional or instructor to comply with a rule or order, where the order was reasonably related to the orderly, efficient, or safe operation of the agency, and where the public safety professional’s or instructor’s refusal to comply with the rule or order constitutes a substantial breach of that person’s duties. (Note: There are no category VI crimes.)

(c) For discretionary disqualifying misconduct under (a) (A) or (B), the applicable category will be determined based on the facts of each case. For discretionary disqualifying misconduct under (a)(C), the following list identifies the applicable category for each discretionary offense:

97.931 (Registration of Salesperson for Endowment Care Cemeteries, Preconstruction Sales and Prearrangement Sales) – Category V,

97.933 (Certification of Provider of Prearrangement or Preconstruction) – Category V,

97.937 (Deposit of Trust Funds made by Endowment Care Cemeteries) – Category V,

97.941 (Prearrangement or Preconstruction Trust Fund Deposits) – Category V,

97.990(4) (Maintaining a Nuisance) – Category V,

162.405 (Official Misconduct in the Second Degree) — Category III,

162.425 (Misuse of Confidential Information) — Category III,

162.455 (Interfering with Legislative Operations) — Category V,

162.465 (Unlawful Legislative Lobbying) — Category I,

163.160 (Assault in the Fourth Degree) — Category II,

163.187 (Strangulation) — Category II,

163.190 (Menacing) — Category II,

163.195 (Recklessly Endangering Another Person) — Category IV,

163.212 (Unlawful Use of Stun Gun, Tear Gas or Mace in the Second Degree) — Category IV,

163.415 (Sexual Abuse in the Third Degree) — Category II,

163.435 (Contributing to the Sexual Delinquency of a Minor) — Category II,

163.445 (Sexual Misconduct) — Category II,

163.465 (Public Indecency) — Category II,

163.467 (Private Indecency) — Category II,

163.545 (Child Neglect in the Second Degree) — Category IV,

163.693 (Failure to Report Child Pornography) — Category IV,

163.575 (Endangering the Welfare of a Minor) — Category III,

163.700 (Invasion of Personal Privacy) — Category II,

163.709 (Unlawful Directing of Light from a Laser Pointer) — Category IV,

164.043 (Theft in the Third Degree) — Category V,

164.132 (Unlawful Distribution of Cable Equipment) — Category V,

164.140 (Criminal Possession of Rented or Leased Personal Property) — Category V,

164.162 (Mail Theft or Receipt of Stolen Mail) — Category I,

164.243 (Criminal Trespass in the Second Degree by a Guest) — Category V,

164.245 (Criminal Trespass in the Second Degree) — Category V,

164.255 (Criminal Trespass in the First Degree) — Category V,

164.265 (Criminal Trespass While in Possession of a Firearm) — Category IV,

164.272 (Unlawful Entry into a Motor Vehicle) — Category V,

164.278 (Criminal Trespass at Sports Event) — Category V,

164.335 (Reckless Burning) — Category IV,

164.345 (Criminal Mischief in the Third Degree) — Category V,

164.354 (Criminal Mischief in the Second Degree) — Category V,

164.373 (Tampering with Cable Television Equipment) — Category V,

164.377 (Computer Crime) — Category V,

164.775 (Deposit of Trash Within 100 Yards of Water) — Category V,

164.785 (Placing Offensive Substances in waters/on highways or property) — Category IV,

164.805 (Offensive Littering) — Category V,

164.813 (Unlawful Cutting and Transporting of Special Forest Products) — Category V,

164.815 (Unlawful Transport of Hay) — Category V,

164.825 (Cutting and Transport of Coniferous Trees without Permit/Bill of Sale) — Category V,

164.845 (FTA on Summons for ORS 164.813 or 164.825) — Category V,

164.863 (Unlawful Transport of Meat Animal Carcasses) — Category V,

164.865 (Unlawful Sound Recording) — Category V,

164.875 (Unlawful Video Tape Recording) — Category V,

164.887 (Interference with Agricultural Operations) — Category II,

165.107 (Failing to Maintain a Metal Purchase Record) — Category V,

165.109 (Failing to Maintain a Cedar Purchase Record) — Category V,

165.540 (Obtaining Contents of Communications) — Category V,

165.555 (Unlawful Telephone Solicitation) — Category V,

165.570 (Improper Use of Emergency Reporting System) — Category IV,

165.572 (Interference with Making a Report) — Category II,

165.577 (Cellular Counterfeiting in the Third Degree) — Category I,

165.805 (Misrepresentation of Age by a Minor) — Category I,

166.025 (Disorderly Conduct in the Second Degree) — Category IV,

166.027 (Disorderly Conduct in the First Degree) — Category IV,

166.075 (Abuse of Venerated Objects) — Category II,

166.076 (Abuse of a Memorial to the Dead) — Category II,

166.090 (Telephonic Harassment) — Category II,

166.095 (Misconduct with Emergency Telephone Calls) — Category IV,

166.155 (Intimidation in the Second Degree) — Category II,

166.180 (Negligently Wounding Another) — Category IV,

166.190 (Pointing a Firearm at Another) — Category IV,

166.240 (Carrying a Concealed Weapon) — Category V,

166.250 (Unlawful Possession of a Firearm) — Category V,

166.320 (Setting of a Springgun or Setgun) — Category IV,

166.385 (Possession of Hoax Destructive Device) — Category IV,

166.425 (Unlawful Purchase of Firearm) — Category I,

166.427 (Register of Transfers of Used Firearms) — Category V,

166.480 (Sale or Gift of Explosives to Children) — Category IV,

166.635 (Discharging Weapon or Throwing Object at Trains) — Category IV,

166.638 (Discharging Weapon Across Airport Operational Surfaces) — Category IV,

166.645 (Hunting in Cemeteries) — Category V,

166.649 (Throwing Object off Overpass in the Second Degree) — Category IV,

167.122 (Unlawful Gambling in the Second Degree) — Category V,

167.312 (Research and Animal Interference) — Category II,

167.315 (Animal Abuse in the Second Degree) — Category IV,

167.325 (Animal Neglect in the Second Degree) — Category IV,

167.340 (Animal Abandonment) –— Category IV,

167.351 (Trading in Nonambulatory Livestock) — Category V,

167.352 (Interfering with Assistance, Search and Rescue or Therapy Animal) — Category IV,

167.385 (Unauthorized Use of Livestock Animal) — Category II,

167.388 (Interference with Livestock Production) — Category II,

167.390 (Commerce in Fur of Domestic Cats and Dogs) — Category V,

167.502 (Sale of Certain Items at Unused Property Market) — Category V,

167.506 (Record Keeping Requirements) — Category V,

167.808 (Unlawful Possession of Inhalants) — Category IV,

167.810 (Creating a Hazard) — Category IV,

167.822 (Improper Repair Vehicle Inflatable Restraint System) — Category IV,

411.320 (Disclosure and Use of Public Assistance Records) — Category II,

468.922 (Unlawful disposal, storage or treatment of hazardous waste in the second degree) — Category V,

468.929 (Unlawful transport of hazardous waste in the second degree) — Category V,

468.936 (Unlawful Air Pollution in the Second Degree) — Category V,

468.943 (Unlawful Water Pollution in the Second Degree) — Category V,

468.956 (Refusal to Produce Material Subpoenaed by the Commission) — Category V,

471.410 (Providing Liquor to Person under 21 or to Intoxicated Person) — Category IV,

Chapter 496 – 498 (When treated as a misdemeanor crime) — Category based on the elements of the specific crime,

609.341 (Permit Requirement for Keeping of Exotic Animals; Breeding of Animals) — Category V,

609.405 (Requirement for Destroying Dog or Cat) – Category V,

609.505 (Unlawfully Obtaining Dog or Cat) – Category V,

609.520(c) (Animal Dealer Failing to Turn Over Dog or Cat) – Category V,

609.805 (Misrepresentation of Pedigree; Mutilation of Certificate or Proof of Pedigree) – Category I,

609.990(3)(a) (Violation of ORS 609.098 – Maintaining a Dangerous Dog) – Category IV,

717.200 to 717.320 (Any violation) — Category V,

803.225 (Failure to Designate Replica..Vehicle in Title or Registration Application) — Category I,

807.430 (Misuse of Identification Card) — Category I,

807.510 (Transfer of documents for the purpose of misrepresentation) — Category I,

807.530 (False Application for License) — Category I,

807.570 (Failure to Carry or Present License) — Category V,

807.580 (Using Invalid License) — Category I,

807.590 (Permitting Misuse of License) — Category I,

807.600 (Using Another’s License) — Category I,

811.060 (Vehicular Assault of Bicyclist or Pedestrian) — Category V,

811.140 (Reckless Driving) — Category IV,

811.172 (Improperly Disposing of Human Waste) — Category V,

811.182 (Criminal Driving While Suspended or Revoked) — Category V,

811.231 (Reckless Endangerment of Highway Workers) — Category IV,

811.540 (Fleeing or Attempt to Elude a Police Officer) — Category IV,

811.700 (Failure to Perform Duties of Driver when Property is Damaged) — Category V,

811.740 (False Accident Report) — Category I, and

813.010 (Driving Under the Influence of Intoxicants) — Category IV.

830.035(2) (Fleeing; Attempts to Elude) — Category IV,

830.053 (False or Fraudulent Report of Theft of Boat) — Category I,

830.315(1) (Reckless Operation) — Category IV,

830.325 (Operation a Boat while Under the Influence of Intoxicating Liquor or Controlled Substance) — Category IV,

830.383 (Person Required to Remedy Especially Hazardous Condition) — Category V,

830.460(2) (Prohibited Activities — Operating a Vessel that Fails to Comply with Equipment Requirements) — Category V,

830.460(3) (Prohibited Activities — Operating a Vessel without Liability Protection) — Category V,

830.475(1) (Failure to Perform the Duties of an Operator at Accident) — Category V,

830.730 (False Information) — Category I,

830.909 (Abandoning Boat, Floating Home, or Boathouse) — Category V,

830.955(1) (Prohibition of Installation of Submersible Polystyrene Device) — Category V,

830.992 (Purchase of a Boat or Equipment from which Hull or Component Identification Number Removed) — Category V,

830.994 (Operates a Boat in Violation of a Court Order) – Category V

Initial Periods of Ineligibility

(d) Upon determination to proceed with the denial or revocation of a public safety professional’s or instructor’s certification based on discretionary disqualifying misconduct identified in subsection (a), an initial minimum period of ineligibility to apply for certification will be determined based upon the category of misconduct (i.e., Dishonesty, Disregard for Rights of Others, Misuse of Authority, Gross Misconduct, Misconduct or Insubordination).

(e) Following review and recommendation by a Policy Committee, the Board will determine the initial minimum period of ineligibility for discretionary disqualifying misconduct identified in subsection (a) from the time frame identified below for each category of discretionary disqualifying misconduct:

(A) Category I: Dishonesty (5 years to Lifetime).

(B) Category II: Disregard for Rights of Others (5 years to 15 years).

(D) Category IV: Gross Misconduct (5 years to 10 years).

(E) Category V: Misconduct (3 years to 7 years).

(F) Category VI: Insubordination (3 years to 7 years).

Eligibility to Reapply; Ineligibility Periods

(5) A person is not eligible to reapply for training or certification if the person had training or certification denied or revoked for:

(a) Mandatory grounds identified in section (3) of this rule; or

(b) Discretionary Disqualifying Misconduct identified in section (4) of this rule that is determined to be a Category I lifetime disqualifier.

(6) Eligibility to reapply for certification:

(a) In determining the initial minimum period of ineligibility within any category for discretionary disqualifying misconduct listed in section (4) of this rule, the Board will take into consideration any mitigating or aggravating factors, subject to the provisions of section (9) of this rule.

(b) The initial minimum period of ineligibility will be included in any Final Order of the Department.

(c) Any subsequent eligibility to apply for certification will be determined by the Board, after Policy Committee review, subject to the provisions of section (11) of this rule.

Guidelines for Denial or Revocation Based on Discretionary Disqualifying Misconduct

(7) In determining whether to take action on a conviction, the Department must use the following guidelines:

(a) In making a decision on a discretionary denial or revocation, the Department will consider the implementation dates relating to new mandatory conviction notification requirements adopted in 2003 and statutory changes dealing with lifetime disqualifier convictions for public safety officers adopted in 2001.

(b) The Department will not take action on a conviction constituting discretionary disqualifying misconduct that occurred prior to January 1, 2001. However, the Department may consider such conviction as evidence that a public safety professional or instructor does not meet the established moral fitness guidelines.

(c) The Department may take action on any conviction constituting discretionary disqualifying misconduct that occurred after January 1, 2001.

(d) The Board may reconsider any mandatory conviction which subsequently becomes a conviction constituting discretionary disqualifying misconduct, upon the request of the public safety professional or instructor.

(e) The length of ineligibility for training or certification based on a conviction begins on the date of conviction.

(f) The Department will not take action against a public safety professional, instructor, or agency for failing to report, prior to January 1, 2003, a conviction that constitutes discretionary disqualifying misconduct.

(g) The Department may take action against a public safety professional, instructor, or agency for failing to report, after January 1, 2003, any conviction that constitutes discretionary disqualifying misconduct.

Procedure for Denial or Revocation of a Certificate

(8) Scope of Revocation. Whenever the Department revokes the certification of any public safety professional or instructor under the provisions of OAR 259-008-0070, the revocation will encompass all public safety certificates, except fire certification(s), the Department has issued to that person.

(9) Denial and Revocation Procedure.

(a) Agency Initiated Review: When the entity utilizing a public safety professional or instructor requests that a public safety professional’s or instructor’s certification be denied or revoked, it must submit in writing to the Department the reason for the requested denial or revocation and all factual information supporting the request.

(b) Department Initiated Review: Upon receipt of factual information from any source, and pursuant to ORS 181.662, the Department may request that the public safety professional’s or instructor’s certification be denied or revoked.

(c) Department Staff Review: When the Department receives information, from any source, that a public safety professional or instructor may not meet the established standards for Oregon public safety professionals or instructors, the Department will review the request and the supporting factual information to determine if the request for denial or revocation meets statutory and administrative rule requirements.

(A) If the reason for the request does not meet the statutory and administrative rule requirements for denial or revocation the Department will notify the requestor.

(B) If the reason for the request does meet statutory and administrative rule requirements but is not supported by adequate factual information, the Department will request further information from the employer or conduct its own investigation of the matter.

(C) If the Department determines that a public safety professional or instructor may have engaged in discretionary disqualifying misconduct listed in subsection (4), the case may be presented to the Board, through a Policy Committee.

(D) The Department will seek input from the affected public safety professional or instructor, allowing him or her to provide, in writing, information for the Policy Committee and Board’s review.

(E) In misconduct cases in which there has been an arbitrator’s opinion related to the public safety professional’s or instructor’s employment, the Department will proceed as follows:

(i) If the arbitrator’s opinion finds that underlying facts supported the allegations of misconduct, the department will proceed as identified in paragraphs (A) through (D) of this subsection.

(ii) If the arbitrator has ordered employment reinstatement after a discharge for cause without a finding related to whether the misconduct occurred, the Department will proceed as identified in paragraphs (A) through (D) of this subsection.

(iii) If the arbitrator’s opinion finds that underlying facts did not support the allegation(s) of misconduct, the Department will proceed as identified in paragraph (A) of this subsection and administratively close the matter.

(d) Policy Committee and Board Review: In making a decision to authorize initiation of proceedings under subsection (e) of this rule, based on discretionary disqualifying misconduct, the Policy Committees and Board will consider mitigating and aggravating circumstances, including, but not limited to, the following:

(A) When the misconduct occurred in relation to the public safety professional’s or instructor’s employment in public safety (i.e., before, during after);

(B) If the misconduct resulted in a conviction:

(i) Whether it was a misdemeanor or violation;

(ii) The date of the conviction(s);

(iii) Whether the public safety professional or instructor was a minor at the time and tried as an adult;

(iv) Whether the public safety professional or instructor served time in prison/jail and, if so, the length of incarceration;

(v) Whether restitution was ordered, and whether the public safety professional or instructor met all obligations;

(vi) Whether the public safety professional or instructor has ever been on parole or probation. If so, the date on which the parole/probation period expired or is set to expire; and

(vii) Whether the public safety professional or instructor has more than one conviction and if so, over what period of time;

(C) Whether the public safety professional or instructor has engaged in the same misconduct more than once, and if so, over what period of time;

(D) Whether the actions of the public safety professional or instructor reflect adversely on the profession, or would cause a reasonable person to have substantial doubts about the public safety professional’s or instructor’s honesty, fairness, respect for the rights of others, or for the laws of the state or the nation;

(E) Whether the misconduct involved domestic violence;

(F) Whether the public safety professional or instructor self-reported the misconduct;

(G) Whether the conduct adversely reflects on the fitness of the public safety professional or instructor to perform as a public safety professional or instructor;

(H) Whether the conduct renders the public safety professional or instructor otherwise unfit to perform their duties because the agency or public has lost confidence in the public safety professional or instructor; and

(I) What the public safety professional’s or instructor’s physical or emotional condition was at the time of the conduct.

(e) Initiation of Proceedings: Upon determination that the reason for denial or revocation is supported by factual data meeting the statutory and administrative rule requirements, a contested case notice will be prepared and served on the public safety professional or instructor.

(A) All contested case notices will be prepared in accordance with OAR 137-003-0001 of the Attorney General’s Model Rules or Procedures adopted under OAR 259-005-0015.

(B) In discretionary cases heard by a policy committee, the contested case notice will be served on the public safety professional or instructor prior to Board review. If the Board disapproves the policy committee’s recommendation, the Department will withdraw the Contested Case Notice.

(f) Response Time:

(A) A party who has been served with a “Contested Case Notice of Intent to Deny Certification” has 60 days from the date of mailing or personal service of the notice in which to file with the Department a written request for a hearing.

(B) A party who has been served with the “Contested Case Notice of Intent to Revoke Certification” has 20 days from the date of mailing or personal service of the notice in which to file with the Department a written request for hearing.

(g) Default Order: If a timely request for a hearing is not received, the Contested Case Notice will become a final order denying or revoking certification pursuant to OAR 137-003-0645.

(h) Hearing Request: When a request for a hearing is received in a timely manner, the Department will refer the matter to the Office of Administrative Hearings in accordance with OAR 137-003-0515.

(i) Proposed Order: The assigned Administrative Law Judge will prepare Findings of Fact, Conclusions of Law and Proposed Final Order and serve a copy on the Department and on each party.

(j) Exceptions and Arguments: A party must file specific written exceptions and arguments with the Department no later than 14 days from date of service of the Findings of Fact, Conclusions of Law, and Proposed Final Order.

(A) The Department may extend the time within which the exceptions and arguments must be filed upon a showing of good cause.

(k) Final Order:

(A) A final order will be issued pursuant to OAR 137-003-0070 if a public safety professional or instructor fails to file exceptions and arguments in a timely manner.

(B) Department-proposed amendments to the proposed order in a case that was originally heard by a policy committee must be considered and approved by the policy committee that originally reviewed the case before a final order is issued.

(l) Stipulated Order Revoking Certification: The Department may enter a stipulated order revoking the certification of a public safety professional or instructor upon the person’s voluntary agreement to terminate an administrative proceeding to revoke a certification, or to relinquish a certification, under the terms and conditions outlined in the stipulated order.

Appeals, Reapplication, and Eligibility Determinations

(10) Appeal Procedure. A public safety professional or instructor, aggrieved by the findings and Order of the Department may, as provided in ORS 183.480, file an appeal with the Court of Appeals from the final Order of the Department.

(11) Reapplication Process.

(a) Any public safety professional or instructor whose certification has been denied or revoked pursuant to section (4) of this rule, may reapply for certification within the applicable timeframes described in sections (4) through (6) of this rule. The initial minimum ineligibility period will begin on the date an Order of the Department denying or revoking certification becomes final. The initial minimum ineligibility period will cease when the applicable timeframe stated in the Order has been satisfied.

(b) Any public safety professional or instructor whose certification has been denied or revoked based on discretionary disqualifying misconduct may not reapply for certification until:

(A) The initial minimum period of ineligibility stated in an Order of the Department denying or revoking certification has been satisfied;

(i) If the initial period of ineligibility for the individual was for a period of less than the maximum period identified in section (4) of this rule, and the Board determines that an individual must remain ineligible to apply for certification, then the individual may not reapply for certification under the provisions of this rule until after the maximum initial period of ineligibility identified in (4) of this rule has been satisfied.

(ii) If the individual has satisfied the maximum initial period of ineligibility and the Board determines that an individual must remain ineligible to apply for certification, then the individual may not submit any further requests for an eligibility determination, and the original denial or revocation remains permanent.

(B) A written request for an eligibility determination has been submitted to the Department and a Policy Committee has recommended that a public safety professional’s or instructor’s eligibility to apply for public safety or instructor certification be restored and the Board has upheld the recommendation;

(i) A request for an eligibility determination should include documentation or information that supports the public safety professional’s or instructor’s request for eligibility to apply for certification.

(ii) In considering a request for an eligibility determination, the Policy Committee and the Board may consider mitigating and aggravating circumstances identified in Section 9(d) of this rule.

(iii) After reviewing a written request for an eligibility determination, the Board, through a Policy Committee, may determine that the individual’s eligibility to apply for certification be restored if the criteria for certification have been met; or determine that the factors that originally resulted in denial or revocation have not been satisfactorily mitigated and the individual must remain ineligible to apply for certification.

(D) All requirements for certification have been met.

Stat. Auth.: ORS 181.640, 181.661, 181.662, 181.664 & 183.341

Stats. Implemented: ORS 181.640, 181.661, 181.662 & 181.664

Hist.: PS 12, f. & ef. 12-19-77; PS 1-1979, f. 10-1-79, ef. 10-3-79; PS 1-1980(Temp), f. & ef. 6-26-80; PS 2-1980, f. & ef. 12-8-80; PS 1-1981, f. 9-26-81, ef. 11-2-81; PS 1-1983, f. & ef. 12-15-83; PS 1-1985, f. & ef. 4-24-85; Renumbered from 259-010-0055, PS 1-1990, f. & cert. ef. 2-7-90; PS 2-1995, f. & cert. ef. 9-27-95; PS 2-1996, f. 5-15-96, cert. ef. 5-20-96; PS 10-1997(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 11-5-97; BPSST 1-1998, f. & cert. ef. 5-6-98; BPSST 2-1998(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 5-6-98 thru 6-30-98; BPSST 3-1998, f. & cert. ef. 6-30-98; BPSST 6-2000, f. & cert. ef. 9-29-00; BPSST 14-2001(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 10-26-01 thru 4-5-02; BPSST 5-2002(Temp) f. 4-3-02, cert. ef. 4-6-02 thru 8-1-02; BPSST 16-2002, f. & cert. ef. 7-5-02; BPSST 22-2002, f. & cert. ef. 11-18-02; DPSST 7-2003, f. & cert. ef. 4-11-03; DPSST 7-2004, f. & cert. ef. 4-23-04; DPSST 10-2006, f. & cert. ef. 7-6-06; DPSST 16-2008, f. & cert. ef. 10-15-08; DPSST 21-2008, f. 12-15-08, cert. ef. 1-1-09; DPSST 11-2011, f. & cert. ef. 7-1-11

259-009-0070

Denial/Revocation

(2) For purposes of this rule, the following definitions will apply:

(a) “Denial” or “Deny” means the refusal to grant a fire service certification for mandatory grounds or discretionary disqualifying misconduct as identified in this rule, pursuant to the procedures identified in (9) of this rule.

(b) “Discretionary Conviction” means a conviction identified in OAR 259-009-0070(6).

(d) “Revocation” or “Revoke” means to withdraw the certification of a fire service professional or instructor for mandatory grounds or discretionary disqualifying misconduct as identified in this rule, pursuant to the procedures identified in subsection (9) of this rule.

Grounds for Mandatory Denial or Revocation of Certification

(3) Mandatory Grounds for Denying or Revoking Certification of a Fire Service Professional or Instructor:

(a) The Department must deny or revoke the certification of any fire service professional or instructor, after written notice, and a hearing if requested, based upon a finding that:

(A) The fire service professional or instructor has been convicted in this state of a crime listed in ORS 137.700 or in any other jurisdiction of a crime that, if committed in this state would constitute a crime listed in 137.700. Those crimes are:

163.095 Attempted Aggravated Murder;

163.115 Attempted Murder;

163.115 Murder;

163.118 Manslaughter in the First Degree;

163.125 Manslaughter in the Second Degree;

163.149 Aggravated Vehicular Homicide;

163.175 Assault in the Second Degree;

163.185 Assault in the First Degree;

163.225 Kidnapping in the Second Degree;

163.235 Kidnapping in the First Degree;

163.365 Rape in the Second Degree;

163.375 Rape in the First Degree;

163.395 Sodomy in the Second Degree;

163.405 Sodomy in the First Degree;

163.408 Sexual Penetration in the Second Degree;

163.411 Sexual Penetration in the First Degree;

163.427 Sexual Abuse in the First Degree;

163.670 Using a Child in a Display of Sexually Explicit Conduct

164.325 Arson in the First Degree (See exception under OAR 259-009-0070(4));

164.405 Robbery in the Second Degree;

164.415 Robbery in the First Degree;

167.017 Compelling Prostitution.

(B) The fire service professional or instructor has been discharged for cause from employment as a fire service professional or instructor.

(b) For purposes of this rule, “discharged for cause”, means an employer initiated termination of employment for any of the following reasons after a final determination has been made. If, after service by the Department of a Notice of Intent to Deny or Revoke Certifications (NOI), the fire service professional or instructor provides notice to the Department within the time stated in the NOI that the discharge has not become final, then the Department may stay further action pending a final determination.

(i) Dishonesty: Includes untruthfulness, dishonesty by admission or omission, deception, misrepresentation, falsification;

(iii) Gross Misconduct means an act or failure to act that creates a danger or risk to persons, property, or to the efficient operation of the agency, recognizable as a gross deviation from the standard of care that a reasonable fire service professional or instructor would observe in a similar circumstance;

(iv) Incompetence: means a demonstrated lack of ability to perform the essential tasks of a fire service professional or instructor that remedial measures have been unable to correct.

(v) Misuse of Authority: Includes abuse of public trust, abuse of authority to obtain a benefit, avoid a detriment, or harm another, and abuse under the color of office.

Discretionary Disqualifying Misconduct as Grounds for Denying or Revoking Certification

(4) Discretionary disqualifying misconduct as Grounds for Denying or Revoking Certification(s) of a Fire Service Professional or Instructor:

(a) The Department may deny or revoke the certification of any fire service professional or instructor, after written notice, and a hearing, if requested, based upon a finding that:

(A) The fire service professional or instructor falsified any information submitted on the application for certification or on any documents submitted to the Board or Department;

(B) The fire service professional or instructor has been convicted of an offense listed in subsection (4)(c), punishable as a crime, other than a mandatory disqualifying crime listed in section (3) of this rule, in this state or any other jurisdiction.

(b) For purposes of this rule, the Department, through the Fire Policy Committee and Board, has defined core values that are integral to the fire service profession. These values are:

(A) Category I: Honesty. Honesty includes straightforwardness of conduct; integrity, adherence to the facts; freedom from subterfuge or duplicity; truthfulness and sincerity.

(B) Category II: Professionalism. Professionalism includes the conduct, aims, or qualities that characterize or mark a profession or a professional person; extreme competence in an occupation or pursuit.

(C) Category III: Justice. Justice includes just treatment, the quality or characteristics of being just, impartial, or fair.

(c) Pursuant to ORS 181.662(3)(b), the Department has determined that, in the absence of a determination to the contrary by the Fire Policy Committee and Board, a Fire Service Professional or Instructor who has been convicted of the following crimes has violated the core values of the fire service profession and may not be fit to receive or hold certification:

162.015 (Bribe Giving) — Category III;

162.025 (Bribe Receiving) — Category III;

162.065 (Perjury) — Category I;

162.117 (Public Investment Fraud) — Category I;

162.155 (Escape in the Second Degree) — Category II;

162.165 (Escape in the First Degree) — Category II;

162.185 (Supplying Contraband) — Category II;

162.205 (Failure to Appear in the First Degree) — Category II;

162.265 (Bribing a Witness) — Category III;

162.275 (Bribe Receiving by a Witness) — Category III;

162.285 (Tampering with a Witness) — Category III;

162.305 (Tampering with Public Records) — Category III;

162.325 (Hindering Prosecution) — Category III;

162.355 (Simulating Legal Process) — Category III;

162.365 (Criminal Impersonation) — Category I;

162.367 (Criminal Impersonation of a Peace Officer) — Category I;

162.415 (Official Misconduct in the First Degree) — Category II;

163.145 (Criminally Negligent Homicide) — Category III;

163.160 (Assault in the Fourth Degree) — Category III;

163.165 (Assault in the Third Degree) — Category III;

163.205 (Criminal Mistreatment in the First Degree) — Category III;

163.207 (Female Genital Mutilation) — Category III;

163.208 (Assaulting a Public Safety Officer) — Category III;

163.213 (Unlawful Use of an Electrical Stun Gun, Tear Gas or Mace in the First Degree) — Category II;

163.245 (Custodial Interference in the Second Degree) — Category III;

163.257 (Custodial Interference in the First Degree) — Category III;

163.275 (Coercion) — Category III;

163.355 (Rape in the Third Degree) — Category III;

163.425 (Sexual Abuse in the Second Degree) — Category III;

163.465 (Public Indecency) — Category III;

163.515 (Bigamy) — Category III;

163.525 (Incest) — Category III;

163.535 (Abandonment of a Child) — Category III;

163.537 (Buying or Selling a Person Under 18 years of age) — Category III;

163.547 (Child Neglect in the First Degree) — Category III;

163.555 (Criminal Non-Support) — Category III;

163.684 (Encouraging Child Sexual Abuse in the First Degree) — Category III;

163.686 (Encouraging Child Sexual Abuse in the Second Degree) — Category III;

163.688 (Possession of Materials Depicting Sexually Explicit Conduct of a Child in the Second Degree) — Category III;

163.689 (Possession of Materials Depicting Sexually Explicit Conduct of a Child in the Second Degree) — Category III;

163.732 (Stalking) — Category III;

163.750 (Violating Court’s Stalking Protective Order) — Category III;

164.045 (Theft in the Second Degree) — Category I;

164.055 (Theft in the First Degree) — Category I;

164.057 (Aggravated Theft in the First Degree) — Category I;

164.075 (Theft by Extortion) — Category I;

164.125 (Theft of Services: by Deception) — Category I;

164.135 (Unauthorized Use of a Vehicle) — Category I;

164.140 (Criminal Possession of Rented or Leased Personal Property: felony only) — Category I;

164.170 (Laundering a Monetary Instrument) — Category I;

164.172 (Engaging in a Financial Transaction in Property Derived from Unlawful Activity) — Category I;

164.215 (Burglary in the Second Degree) — Category III;

164.225 (Burglary in the First Degree) — Category III;

164.235 (Possession of a Burglary Tool or Theft Device) — Category III;

164.315 (Arson in the Second Degree) — Category II;

164.325 (Arson in the First Degree — If not a conviction under ORS 137.700) — Category II;

164.365 (Criminal Mischief in the First Degree) — Category III;

164.377 (Computer Crime) — Category III;

164.395 (Robbery in the Third Degree) — Category III;

164.868 (Unlawful Labeling of a Sound Recording) — Category III;

164.869 (Unlawful Recording of a Live Performance) — Category III;

164.872 (Unlawful Labeling of a Videotape Recording) — Category III;

164.885 (Endangering Aircraft) — Category II;

164.889 (Interference with Agricultural Research) — Category III;

165.013 (Forgery in the First Degree) — Category I;

165.022 (Criminal Possession of a Forged Instrument in the First Degree) — Category I;

165.032 (Criminal Possession of a Forgery Device) — Category I;

165.055 (Fraudulent Use of a Credit Card: Felony Only) — Category I;

165.065 (Negotiating a Bad Check) — Category I;

165.070 (Possessing Fraudulent Communications Device) — Category I;

165.074 (Unlawful Factoring of Payment Card Transaction) — CategoryI;

165.085 (Sports Bribery) — Category III;

165.090 (Sports Bribe Receiving) — Category III;

165.579 (Cellular Counterfeiting in the Second Degree) — Category III;

165.581 (Cellular Counterfeiting in the First Degree) — Category III;

165.692 (Making False Claim for Health Care Payment) — Category I;

165.800 (Identity Theft) — Category I;

165.810 (Unlawful Possession of a Personal Identification Device) — Category I;

165.813 (Unlawful Possession of Fictitious Identification) — Category I;

166.005 (Treason) — Category II;

166.015 (Riot) — Category II;

166.085 (Abuse of Corpse in the Second Degree) — Category II;

166.087 (Abuse of Corpse in the First Degree) — Category II;

166.155 (Intimidation in the Second Degree) — Category III;

166.165 (Intimidation in the First Degree) — Category III;

166.220 (Unlawful Use of Weapon) — Category I;

166.270 (Possession of Weapons by Certain Felons: Felony only) — Category II;

166.275 (Possession of Weapons by Inmates of Institutions) — Category II;

166.370 (Possession of Firearm or Dangerous Weapon in Public Building or Court Facility; Exceptions; Discharging Firearm at School) — Category II;

166.382 (Possession of Destructive Device Prohibited) — Category II;

166.384 (Unlawful Manufacture of Destructive Device) — Category II;

166.429 (Firearms Used in Felony) — Category II;

166.438 (Transfer of Firearms at Gun Shows: Felony Only) — Category II;

166.450 (Obliteration or Change of Identification Number on Firearms) — Category II;

166.642 (Felon in Possession of Body Armor) — Category II;

166.643 (Unlawful Possession of Body Armor) — Category II;

166.649 (Throwing an Object Off an Overpass in the Second Degree) — Category III;

166.651 (Throwing an Object Off an Overpass in the First Degree) — Category III;

166.660 (Unlawful Paramilitary Activity) — Category III;

166.720 (Racketeering Activity Unlawful) — Category II;

167.012 (Promoting Prostitution) — Category III;

167.062 (Sadomasochistic Abuse or Sexual Conduct in Live Show: Felony Only) — Category III;

167.164 (Possession of Gray Machine) — Category I;

167.212 (Tampering with Drug Records) — Category I;

167.262 (Adult Using Minor in Commission of Controlled Substance Offense: Felony Only) — Category III;

167.322 (Aggravated Animal Abuse in the First Degree) — Category III;

167.339 (Assaulting Law Enforcement Animal) — Category III;

475.840 (Prohibited Acts Generally: Manufacture or Deliver a Controlled Substance) — Category II;

475.846 (Unlawful Manufacture of Heroin) — Category II;

475.848 (Unlawful Manufacture of Heroin Within 1,000 Feet of School) — Category III;

475.850 (Unlawful Delivery of Heroin) — Category II;

475.852 (Unlawful Delivery of Heroin Within 1,000 Feet of School) — Category III;

475.854 (Unlawful Possession of Heroin) — Category II;

475.856 (Unlawful Manufacture of Marijuana) — Category II;

475.858 (Unlawful Manufacture of Marijuana Within 1,000 Feet of School) — Category III;

475.860 (Unlawful Delivery of Marijuana: Felony only) — Category II;

475.862 (Unlawful Delivery of Marijuana Within 1,000 Feet of School) — Category III;

475.864 (Unlawful Possession of Marijuana: Felony only) — Category II;

475.866 (Unlawful Manufacture of 3,4-Methylenedioxymethamphetamine (Ecstasy)) — Category II;

475.868 (Unlawful Manufacture of 3,4-Methylenedioxymethamphetamine (Ecstasy) Within 1,000 Feet of School) — Category III;

475.870 (Unlawful Delivery of 3,4-Methylenedioxymethamphetamine (Ecstasy)) — Category II;

475.872 (Unlawful Delivery of 3.4-Methylenedioxymethamphetamine (Ecstasy) Within 1,000 Feet of School) — Category II;

475.874 (Unlawful Possession of 3.4-Methylenedioxymethamphetamine (Ecstasy)) — Category II;

475.876 (Unlawful Manufacture of Cocaine) — Category II;

475.878 (Unlawful Manufacture of Cocaine Within 1,000 Feet of School) — Category III;

475.880 (Unlawful Delivery of Cocaine) — Category II;

475.882 (Unlawful Delivery of Cocaine Within 1,000 Feet of School) — Category III;

475.884 (Unlawful Possession of Cocaine) — Category II;

475.886 (Unlawful Manufacture of Methamphetamine) — Category II;

475.888 (Unlawful Manufacture of Methamphetamine Within 1,000 Feet of School) — Category III;

475.890 (Unlawful Delivery of Methamphetamine) — Category II;

475.892 (Unlawful Delivery of Methamphetamine Within 1,000 Feet of School) — Category III;

475.894 (Unlawful Possession of Methamphetamine) — Category II;

475.904 (Unlawful Manufacture or Delivery of Controlled Substance Within 1,000 Feet of School) — Category III;

475.908 (Causing Another Person to Ingest a Controlled Substance) — Category III;

475.910 (Application of Controlled Substance to the Body of Another Person) — Category III;

475.914 (Prohibited Acts for Registrants: Deliver or Dispense Controlled Substance) — Category II;

475.962 (Distribution of Equipment, Solvent, Reagent or Precursor Substance with Intent to Facilitate Manufacture of Controlled Substances) — Category II;

475.967 (Possession of Precursor Substance With Intent to Manufacture Controlled Substance) — Category II;

475.977 (Possessing or Disposing of Methamphetamine Manufacturing Waste) — Category II;

811.182 (Criminal Driving While Suspended or Revoked) — Category II;

811.540 (Fleeing or Attempting to Elude Police Officer: Felony Only) — Category II;

811.705 (Failure to Perform Duties of a Driver to Person Injured) — Category II;

813.010 (DUII: Felony Only) — Category II.

Any crime that requires the fire service professional or instructor to register as a sex offender. “Attempt,” “Solicitation,” or “Conspiracy” to commit a crime listed in ORS 137.700 or in any other jurisdiction that, if committed in this state would constitute an attempt, solicitation, or conspiracy to commit a crime listed in 137.700 (and identified in OAR 259-009-0070(3)). Conviction of felony or Class A misdemeanor “Attempt”, “Solicitation” or “Conspiracy” to commit a crime identified in this rule as a discretionary disqualifier.

(d) If a fire service professional or instructor held certification on or before January 15, 2008 and applies for a new certification, the Department will proceed as follows:

(A) No action will be taken on a discretionary conviction that occurred prior to January 15, 2003.

(B) The Department will not initiate revocation proceedings based on a discretionary disqualifying conviction that occurred between January 15, 2003 and January 15, 2008.

(C) The Department may initiate denial of a new certification based on a discretionary disqualifying conviction that occurred between January 15, 2003 and January 15, 2008.

(e) If a fire service professional or instructor held certification on January 15, 2008 and applies for or obtains certification after that date, the Department may initiate denial or revocation of all certifications held based on a discretionary disqualifying conviction that occurred prior to January 15, 2008.

(f) If a fire service professional or instructor is convicted of a discretionary disqualifying crime on or after January 15, 2008, the Department may initiate a denial or revocation of all certification(s) upon learning of the conviction.

Initial Minimum Periods of Ineligibility

(5) Upon determination to proceed with the denial or revocation of a fire service professional’s or instructor’s certification based on discretionary disqualifying misconduct identified in section (4), the Fire Policy Committee and Board will determine an initial minimum period of ineligibility to apply for certification. The initial minimum period of ineligibility will range from 30 days to 7 (seven) years.

(a) In determining the initial minimum period of ineligibility for discretionary disqualifying misconduct listed in section (4) of this rule, the Fire Policy Committee and the Board will take into consideration any aggravating or mitigating factors subject to the provisions of section (7) of this rule.

(b) A person is not eligible to reapply for training or certification if the person had training or certification denied or revoked for mandatory grounds identified in section (3) of this rule.

(d) Any subsequent eligibility to apply for certification will be determined by the Board, after a review by the Fire Policy Committee, subject to the provisions of section (9) of this rule.

Procedure for Denial or Revocation of a Certificate

(6) Scope of Revocation. Except as provided in (4) above, when the Department denies or revokes the certification of any fire service professional or instructor under the provisions of OAR 259-009-0070, the revocation will encompass all fire service certificates the Department has issued to that person.

(7) Denial and Revocation Procedure.

(a) Agency Initiated Review: When the entity utilizing a fire service professional or instructor requests that a fire service professional’s or instructor’s certification be revoked or denied, it must submit in writing to the Department the reason for the requested revocation or denial and all factual information supporting the request.

(b) Department Initiated Review: Upon receipt of factual information from any source, and pursuant to ORS 181.662, the Department may request that the fire service professional’s or instructor’s certification be revoked or denied.

(c) Department Staff Review: When the Department receives information, from any source, that a fire service professional or instructor may not meet the established standards for Oregon fire service professionals or instructors, the Department will review the request and the supporting factual information to determine if the request for denial or revocation meets statutory and administrative rule requirements.

(A) If the reason for the request does not meet the statutory and administrative rule requirements for denial or revocation the Department will notify the requestor.

(C) If the Department determines that a fire service professional or instructor may have engaged in discretionary disqualifying misconduct listed in subsection (4), the case may be presented to the Board, through the Fire Policy Committee.

(D) The Department will seek input from the affected fire service professional or instructor, allowing him or her to provide, in writing, information for the Fire Policy Committee and Board’s review.

(E) In misconduct cases in which there has been an arbitrator’s opinion related to the fire service professional’s or instructor’s employment, the Department will proceed as follows:

(i) If the arbitrator’s opinion finds that underlying facts supported the allegations of misconduct, the department will proceed as identified in paragraphs (A) through (D) of this subsection.

(d) Policy Committee and Board Review: In making a decision to authorize initiation of proceedings under subsection (e) of this rule, based on discretionary disqualifying misconduct, the Fire Policy Committee and Board will consider mitigating and aggravating circumstances including, but not limited to the following:

(A) When the misconduct occurred in relation to the fire service professional’s or instructor’s service as a fire service professional or instructor (i.e., before, during, after);

(B) Whether the fire service professional or instructor served time in prison/jail; and if so, the length of incarceration;

(D) Whether the fire service professional or instructor has ever been on parole or probation. If so, the date on which the parole or probation period expired or is set to expire;

(E) Whether the fire service professional or instructor has more than one conviction and if so, over what period of time;

(F) Whether the misconduct involved domestic violence;

(G) Whether the fire service professional or instructor self-reported the misconduct;

(H) Whether the conduct involved dishonesty, fraud, deceit, or misrepresentation;

(I) Whether the conduct was prejudicial to the administration of justice;

(J) Whether the conduct adversely reflects on the fitness of the fire service professional or instructor to perform as a fire service professional or instructor;

(K) Whether the conduct makes the fire service professional or instructor otherwise unfit to render effective service because of the agency’s or public’s loss of confidence that the fire service professional or instructor possesses the core values integral to the fire service profession; and

(L) What the fire service professional’s or instructor’s physical or emotional condition was at the time of the conduct.

(e) Initiation of Proceedings: Upon determination by the policy committee that the reason for denial or revocation is supported by factual data meeting the statutory and administrative rule requirements, a contested case notice will be prepared and served on the fire service professional or instructor.

(A) All contested case notices will be prepared in accordance with OAR 137-003-0001 of the Attorney General’s Model Rules or Procedures adopted under OAR 259-005-0015.

(B) In discretionary cases heard by a policy committee, the contested case notice will be served on the fire service professional or instructor prior to Board review. If the Board disapproves the policy committee’s recommendation, the Department will withdraw the Contested Case Notice.

(f) Response Time:

(B) A party who has been served with a “Contested Case Notice of Intent to Revoke Certification” has 20 days from the date of mailing or personal service of the notice in which to file with the Department a written request for a hearing.

(g) Default Order: If a timely request for a hearing is not received, the Contested Case Notice will become a final order revoking or denying certification pursuant to OAR 137-003-0645.

(h) Hearing Request: When a request for a hearing is received in a timely manner, the Department will refer the matter to the Office of Administrative Hearings in accordance with OAR 137-003-0515.

(i) Proposed Order. The assigned Administrative Law Judge will prepare Findings of Fact, Conclusions of Law and Proposed Final Order and serve a copy on the Department and on each party.

(A) The Department may extend the time within which the exceptions and arguments must be filed upon a showing of good cause.

(k) Final Order:

(A) A final order will be issued pursuant to OAR 137-003-0070 if a fire service professional or instructor fails to file exceptions and arguments in a timely manner.

(l) Stipulated Order Revoking Certification: The Department may enter a stipulated order revoking the certification of a fire service professional or instructor upon the person’s voluntary agreement to terminate an administrative proceeding to revoke a certification, or to relinquish a certification under the terms and conditions outlined in the stipulated order.

Appeals, Reapplication, and Eligibility Determinations

(8) Appeal Procedure. A fire service professional or instructor, aggrieved by the findings and Order of the Department may, as provided in ORS 183.480, file an appeal with the Court of Appeals from the final Order of the Department.

(9) Reapplication Process.

(a) Any fire service professional or instructor whose certification has been denied or revoked under section (4) of this rule for discretionary disqualifying misconduct may reapply for certification within the applicable timeframes described in (4) and (5) of this rule.

(b) Any fire service professional or instructor whose certification has been denied or revoked based on discretionary disqualifying misconduct may not reapply for certification until:

(A) The initial minimum period of ineligibility stated in an Order of the Department denying or revoking certification has been satisfied;

(i) If the initial period of ineligibility for the individual was for a period of less than the maximum period identified in section (4) of this rule, and the Board determines that an individual must remain ineligible to apply for certification, then the individual may not reapply for certification under the provisions of this rule until the maximum initial period of ineligibility identified in (5) of this rule has been satisfied.

(B) A written request for an eligibility determination has been submitted to the Department and the Fire Policy Committee has recommended that a fire service professional’s or instructor’s eligibility to apply for fire service or instructor certification be restored and the Board has upheld the recommendation;

(i) A request for an eligibility determination should include documentation or information that supports the fire service professional’s or instructor’s request for eligibility to apply for certification.

(ii) In considering a request for an eligibility determination, the Fire Policy Committee and the Board may consider mitigating and aggravating circumstances identified in Section (7)(d) of this rule.

(iii) After reviewing a written request for an eligibility determination, the Board, through the Fire Policy Committee, may determine that the individual’s eligibility to apply for certification be restored if the criteria for certification have been met; or determine that the factors that originally resulted in denial or revocation have not been satisfactorily mitigated and the individual must remain ineligible to apply for certification.

(D) All requirements for certification have been met.

[ED. NOTE: Tables referenced are available from the agency.]

Stat. Auth.: ORS 181.640, 181.661, 181.662, 181.664 & 183.341

Stats. Implemented: ORS 181.640, 181.661, 181.662 & 181.664

Hist.: BPSST 22-2002, f. & cert. ef. 11-18-02; DPSST 3-2008, f. & cert. ef. 1-15-08; DPSST 7-2009, f. & cert. ef. 7-13-09; DPSST 7-2010, f. 7-15-10, cert. ef. 8-1-10; DPSST 1-2011, f. 2-24-11, cert. ef. 4-1-11; DPSST 11-2011, f. & cert. ef. 7-1-11

Notes
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