id-11-1101-2602: Rules of the Idaho Peace Officer Standards and Training Council
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The proposed regulations from the Idaho State Police aim to merge the roles of juvenile detention officers and juvenile corrections officers into a single category known as juvenile justice officers. This change seeks to eliminate redundant training and certification requirements, making it easier for individuals to transition between the two positions without undergoing additional training.
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Dear Senators Lakey, Shippy, Wintrow, and Representatives Skaug, Alfieri, Gannon: The Legislative Services Office, Research and Legislation, has received the enclosed rules of the Idaho State Police - POST: IDAPA 11.11.01 - Rules of the Idaho Peace Officer Standards and Training Council-Temporary and Proposed Rule (Docket No. 11-1101-2602). Pursuant to Section 67-454, Idaho Code, a meeting on the enclosed rules may be called by the cochairmen or by two (2) or more members of the subcommittee giving oral or written notice to Research and Legislation no later than fourteen (14) days after receipt of the rules' analysis from Legislative Services. The final date to call a meeting on the enclosed rules is no later than 07/27/2026. If a meeting is called, the subcommittee must hold the meeting within forty-two (42) days of receipt of the rules' analysis from Legislative Services. The final date to hold a meeting on the enclosed rules is 08/24/2026. The germane joint subcommittee may request a statement of economic impact with respect to a proposed rule by notifying Research and Legislation. There is no time limit on requesting this statement, and it may be requested whether or not a meeting on the proposed rule is called or after a meeting has been held. To notify Research and Legislation, call 334-4854, or send a written request to the address on the memorandum attached below. Page 1 of 1 Terri Kondeff Director MEMORANDUM TO: Rules Review Subcommittee of the Senate Judiciary & Rules Committee and the House Judiciary, Rules & Administration Committee FROM: Principal Legislative Drafting Attorney - Ryan Bush DATE: July 8, 2026 SUBJECT: Idaho State Police - POST IDAPA 11.11.01 - Rules of the Idaho Peace Officer Standards and Training Council-Temporary and Pro- posed Rule (Docket No. 11-1101-2602) Summary and Stated Reasons for the Rule The Idaho State Police (ISP) provides notice of temporary and proposed rulemaking at IDAPA 11.11.01 - Rules of the Idaho Peace Officer Standards and Training Council (Docket No. 11-1101-2602). This rulemak- ing would combine the positions of juvenile detention officers and juvenile corrections officers into a single discipline of juvenile justice officers. ISP states that this change would reduce any duplicative training and certification for persons who transition from a juvenile detention officer to a juvenile corrections officer or vice versa. Negotiated Rulemaking / Fiscal Impact ISP states that negotiated was not conducted because of time constraints regarding certification of law enforcement officers, but a public hearing on this rulemaking is scheduled for July 15. There is no anticipated fiscal impact associated with this rule change. Statutory Authority The temporary and proposed rulemaking appears to be within the statutory authority granted to ISP in Section 19-5107, Idaho Code. cc: Idaho State Police - POST Tecia Ferguson *** PLEASE NOTE *** Per the Idaho Constitution, all administrative rules may be reviewed by the Legislature during the next legisla- tive session. The Legislature has 3 options with this rulemaking docket: 1) Approve the docket in its entirety; 2) Reject the docket in its entirety; or 3) Reject the docket in part. Paul Headlee, Deputy DirectMatt Drake, Manager Keith Bybee, ManagerApril Renfro, Manager Norma Clark, Manager Legislative Services OffResearch & Legislation Budget & Policy AnalysLegislative AuditsInformation Technology Statehouse, P.O. Box 83720 Tel: 208–334–2475 Boise, Idaho 83720–0054 legislature.idaho.gov IDAPA 11 – IDAHO STATE POLICE PEACE OFFICER STANDARDS AND TRAINING COUNCIL 11.11.01 – RULES OF THE IDAHO PEACE OFFICER STANDARDS AND TRAINING COUNCIL DOCKET NO. 11-1101-2602 NOTICE OF RULEMAKING – TEMPORARY AND PROPOSED RULE GOVERNOR’S STATEMENT: An earlier effective date prior to legislative review is required in accordance with the provisions of Idaho Code Section 67-5226(2) because it reduces a regulatory burden that would otherwise impact individuals or businesses.
Effective Date
The effective date of the temporary rule is July 1, 2026. AUTHORITY: In compliance with Idaho Code Sections 67-5221(1) and 67-5226 notice is hereby given that this agency has adopted a temporary rule and proposed regular rulemaking procedures have been initiated. The action is authorized pursuant to Idaho Code Section 19-5107 Idaho Code. PUBLIC HEARING SCHEDULE: Apublic hearing concerning this rulemaking will be held as follows: Wednesday, July 15, 2026 9:00 a.m. (MT) Idaho Peace Officer Standards and Training Facility Building 3, Plott Board Room 700 South Stratford Drive Meridian, ID 83642 Web meeting link: Click here to join the meeting Meeting ID: 274 934 116 830 435 Passcode: oM2UK7mz The hearing site(s) will be accessible to persons with disabilities. Requests for accommodation must be made not later than five (5) days prior to the hearing, to the agency address below. DESCRIPTIVE SUMMARY: The following is the required finding and concise statement of its supporting reasons for adopting a temporary rule and a nontechnical explanation of the substance and purpose of the proposed rulemaking: Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) is tasked with establishing the requirements for basic training and certification, providing academy and in-service training, issuing certifications, and maintaining permanent files and transcripts for all law enforcement officers in the State of Idaho. POST is also responsible for conducting decertification investigations of officers who violate standards of conduct as established by the POST Council’s code of ethics. This rule must be adopted to allow POST to carry out the statutory duties of providing training and certification to the law enforcement officers who provide public safety services to the citizens of the State of Idaho. This rule change reduces the regulatory burden that would otherwise impact individuals or businesses, specifically juvenile justice officers. By combining two separate disciplines into one, officers can be trained and certified in the new, single discipline (Juvenile Justice Officer), reducing the need to manage certification and training of two disciplines and no longer requiring officers to attend an additional basic training academy to attain certification when transitioning from one discipline to the other, i.e. Juvenile Detention Officer to Juvenile Corrections Officer. IdahoAdministrative Bulletin Page 52 July 1, 2026 – Vol. 26-7 ISP / POST COUNCIL Docket No. 11-1101-2602 Rules of the Idaho POST Council Temporary & Proposed Rule FISCAL IMPACT: The following is a specific description, if applicable, of any negative fiscal impact on the state general fund greater than ten thousand dollars ($10,000) during the fiscal year: NA. NEGOTIATED RULEMAKING: Pursuant to Idaho Code Section 67-5220(2) negotiated rulemaking was not conducted because of time constraints associated with the POST Council implementing these provisions to allow for certification of law enforcement officers. However, the POST Council plans to host a public hearing on July 15th to ensure that stakeholders have sufficient opportunity to provide comments on the proposed rule and share feedback with the POST Council. INCORPORATION BY REFERENCE: Pursuant to Idaho Code Section 67-5229(2)(a) the following is a brief synopsis of why the materials cited are being incorporated by reference into this rule: NA. There are no documents incorporated by reference affected by this rulemaking. ASSISTANCE ON TECHNICAL QUESTIONS, SUBMISSION OF WRITTEN COMMENTS: For assistance on technical questions concerning the temporary and proposed rule, contact Chief of Staff, Russ Wheatley, email: Russ.wheatley@isp.idaho.gov, phone: (208) 884-7004. Anyone may submit written comments regarding this proposed rulemaking. All written comments must be directed to the undersigned and must be delivered on or before July 22, 2026. DATED this 28th day of May, 2026. Lt. Colonel Russ Wheatley Chief of Staff Idaho State Police 700 S. Stratford Dr. Meridian, ID 83642 (208) 884-7004 Russ.wheatley@isp.idaho.gov THE FOLLOWING IS THE TEMPORARY RULEAND THE PROPOSED TEXT OF DOCKET NO. 11-1101-2602 (Only Those Sections WithAmendmentsAre Shown.) 11.11.01 – RULES OF THE IDAHO PEACE OFFICER STANDARDS AND TRAINING COUNCIL 010. DEFINITIONS. In addition to the definitions under 19-5101, Idaho Code, the following terms apply: (3-31-22)
02. Agency. A law enforcement agency which is a part of or administered by the state of Idaho or any
political subdivision thereof and which is responsible for the prevention and detection of crime and the enforcement of penal, traffic or highway laws of this state or any political subdivision; a juvenile detention center; a juvenile probation department; an adult misdemeanor probation department, a Public-Safety Answering Point (PSAP); the Idaho Department of Juvenile Corrections; the Idaho Department of Correction; or a private prison contractor of the IdahoAdministrative Bulletin Page 53 July 1, 2026 – Vol. 26-7 ISP / POST COUNCIL Docket No. 11-1101-2602 Rules of the Idaho POST Council Temporary & Proposed Rule State Board of Correction that is responsible for the first-line supervision, security, protection, and risk reduction of offenders housed in the a private correctional facility. (3-31-22)
03. Agency Head. A chief of police of a city, sheriff of a county or chief administrator of a law
enforcement agency, as defined herein. (3-31-22)
06. Canine Team. A specific person and a specific dog controlled by that person as its handler,
formally assigned to perform law enforcement duties together. (3-31-22)
08. College Credit. A unit of work toward an academic or vocational degree awarded by a college or
university accredited by one of the accrediting agencies listed in Subsection 11.11.01.053.01.d. or other POST accepted U.S. regional accrediting agency. (3-31-22)
09. Conviction. Any conviction in any federal, tribal, state, county, or municipal court; a voluntary
forfeiture of bail, bond, or collateral deposited to secure a defendant’s appearance in court as final disposition; the payment of a fine or civil penalty; a plea of guilty or nolo contendere; or a finding of guilt, notwithstanding the form of judgment or withheld judgment, regardless of whether the sentence is imposed, suspended, deferred, or withheld, or whether the plea or conviction is set aside or withdrawn, or the case or charge is dismissed or reduced, or the record expunged under Section 19-2604, Idaho Code, or any other comparable statute or procedure, where the setting aside of the plea or conviction, or dismissal or reduction of the case or charge, or expungement of the record is based upon lenity or rehabilitation rather than upon a defect in the legality or factual basis of the plea, finding of guilt, or conviction. “Conviction” does not include a misdemeanor conviction upon a bond forfeiture for a violation that is or would at the time have in Idaho been an infraction violation, if the only reason it is classified as a misdemeanor is due to the bond forfeiture. (3-31-22)
10. Correction Officer. An employee of the Idaho Department of Correction or a private prison
contractor of the State Board of Correction who is responsible for the first-line supervision, security, protection, and risk reduction of offenders housed in a correction facility. (3-31-22)
12. Crime of Deceit.Any offense described in Section 18-1301 et seq., Idaho Code, (Bribery), Section
18-1401 et seq. (Burglary), Sections 18-1901 (Fictitious Stock Subscription), 18-1902 (Exhibition of False Papers to Public Officers), 18-1903 (Use of False Name in Prospectus), 18-1904 (Illegal Dividends and Reductions of Capital), 18-1905 (Falsification of Corporate Books), 18-1906 (Fraudulent Reports by Officers), 18-2202(1) (Computer Crime), 18-2302 (False Swearing as to Qualifications as Voter), 18-2304 (Procuring Illegal Votes), 18-2305 (Intimidation, Corruption and Frauds), 18-2306 (Illegal Voting or Interference with Election), 18-2307 (Attempting to Vote When Not Qualified or to Repeat Voting), 18-2309 (Officers Attempting to Change Result), 18-2310 (Forging or Counterfeiting Returns), 18-2311 (Adding to or Subtracting From Votes), 18-2316 (Tampering with Certificates of Nomination or Ballots), 18-2320 (Bribery of Electors), Section 18-2401 et seq. (Theft), Section 18- 2601 et seq. (Falsifying Evidence -- Offering Forged or Fraudulent Documents in Evidence), Section 18-2701 et seq. (Bribery of Executive Officers), Sections 18-3105 (False Statement by Commission Merchant, Broker,Agent, Factor or Consignee to Principal or Consignor), 18-3106 (Drawing Check Without Funds -- Drawing Check With Insufficient Funds -- Prima Facie Evidence of Intent -- Standing of Person Having Acquired Rights -- Probation Conditions), 18- 3123 (Forgery of a Financial Transaction Card), 18-3124 (Fraudulent Use of a Financial Transaction Card), 18-3125 (Criminal Possession of Financial Transaction Card and FTC Forgery Devices), 18-3125A (Unauthorized Factoring of Credit Card Sales Drafts), 18-3126 (Misappropriation of Personal Identifying Information), 18-3127 (Receiving or Possessing Fraudulently Obtained Goods or Services), 18-3201 (Officer IdahoAdministrative Bulletin Page 54 July 1, 2026 – Vol. 26-7 ISP / POST COUNCIL Docket No. 11-1101-2602 Rules of the Idaho POST Council Temporary & Proposed Rule Stealing, Mutilating or Falsifying Public Records), 18-3202 (Private Person Stealing, Mutilating or Falsifying Public Records), 18-3203 (Offering False or Forged Instrument for Record), 18-3204 (False Certificates or Other Instruments from Officers), 18-3206 (Mutilating Written Instruments), Section 18-3601 et seq. (Forgery and Counterfeiting), Sections 18-4616 (Defacing Marks on Logs or Lumber), 18-4617 (Stealing Rides on Trains), 18- 4621 (Stealing Electric Current -- Tampering with Meters), 18-4622 (Stealing Electric Current -- Accessories Liable as Principals), 18-4624 (Taken or Converted Merchandise as Theft), 18-4626 (Willful Concealment of Goods, Wares or Merchandise -- Defense for Detention), 18-4630 (Illegal Use of Documents), 18-4701 (Alteration of Bills), 18- 4702 (Alteration of Enrolled Copies), 18-4703 (Offering Bribes to Legislators), 18-4704 (Legislators Receiving Bribes), Section 18-5401 et seq. (Perjury), Section 18-6501 et seq. (Robbery), Sections 18-8201 (Money Laundering and Illegal Investment -- Penalty -- Restitution), 41-293 (Insurance Fraud), 41-294 (Damage to or Destruction of Insured Property), 41-1306 (False Financial Statements), 49-228 (Receiving or Transferring Stolen Vehicles), 49-231 (Farm Implements -- Purchasing or Selling When Identifying Number Altered or Defaced a Felony), 49-232 (Fraudulent Removal or Alteration of Numbers Prohibited), 49-518 (Altering or Forging Certificate -- Stolen Cars -- Destroying or Altering Engine or Decal Number -- Use of Fictitious Name -- Fraud), or any attempt, conspiracy or solicitation to commit any of the foregoing offenses, or any racketeering offense under Section 18-7801 et seq., Idaho Code, in which any of the foregoing offenses constitutes at least one (1) of the predicate acts, or any other crime defined in the Idaho Code involving any form of theft or including fraudulent intent as an element, or an offense equivalent to any of the foregoing in any other jurisdiction. (3-31-22)
13. Division Administrator. The administrator of the Idaho Peace Officers Standards and Training
Division of the Idaho State Police. (3-31-22)
15. Full Time. An employee who is, for a calendar month, employed on average at least thirty (30)
hours of service per week, or one hundred thirty (130) hours of service per month. (3-31-22)
16. Hearing Board. A board of three members designated by the Chair of the Council to hear
contested cases and enter recommended orders for the Council’s decision. (3-31-22)
17. Hearing Officer. A person designated by the Council to preside over decertification proceedings
and to render findings of fact, conclusions of law and a recommended order at the conclusion of those proceedings. (3-31-22)
19. Juvenile Detention Center. A facility that is part of or administered by an Idaho county and is
responsible for the safety, care, protection, and monitoring of juvenile offenders. (3-31-22)
20. Juvenile Detention Officer. An employee working in a juvenile detention center who is
responsible for the safety, care, protection, and monitoring of juvenile offenders. (3-31-22)
21. Juvenile Justice Officer. An employee working in a juvenile detention center or in a correctional
facility operated by the Idaho Department of Juvenile Corrections, who is responsible for the safety, care, protection, and monitoring of juvenile offenders. (7-1-26)T 212. Juvenile Probation Department. A public or private agency administered by or contracted with the court, and providing juvenile probation services to a county at the concurrence and expense of the county commissioners. (3-31-22) 223. Juvenile Probation Officer. An employee of a juvenile probation department who is responsible for preparing social history reports to the court, making recommendations regarding conditions of probation, and the supervision of juvenile offenders' compliance with court orders. (3-31-22) 234. Law Enforcement Certification Program. A program operated by a college or university, law enforcement agency, or private entity and satisfying POST basic training academy requirements. (3-31-22) IdahoAdministrative Bulletin Page 55 July 1, 2026 – Vol. 26-7 ISP / POST COUNCIL Docket No. 11-1101-2602 Rules of the Idaho POST Council Temporary & Proposed Rule 245. Law Enforcement Certification Program Facility. A facility at which law enforcement certification programs conduct training. (3-31-22) 256. Law Enforcement Profession. As used in these rules in reference to agreements authorized pursuant to Section 19-5112, Idaho Code, the “law enforcement profession” includes the following positions: Peace Officer, County Detention Officer, Emergency Communications Officer, Juvenile Detention Officer, Juvenile Justice Officer, Juvenile Probation Officer, Correction Officer, Juvenile Corrections Direct Care Staff, Adult Felony Probation and Parole Officer, Idaho Department of Juvenile Corrections Direct Care Staff, and Adult Misdemeanor Probation Officer. (3-31-22)(7-1-26)T 267. Marine Deputy. A person employed by a county sheriff whose primary function is to perform marine-related enforcement duties within established policies and procedures. (3-31-22) 278. Misdemeanor Probation Department. A public or private agency administered by or contracted with the county, and providing misdemeanor probation services to a county at the concurrence and expense of the county commissioners. (3-31-22) 289. Part-Time Employee. An employee, regardless of discipline, who works less than thirty (30) hours per week or one hundred thirty (130) hours per month. (3-31-22) 2930. POST. The Idaho Peace Officer Standards and Training Program. (3-31-22) 301. POST Certified Instructor. A person certified by POST as qualified to instruct or assess students in a course of instruction which meets POST standards for certification or training. (3-31-22) 312. Program Coordinator. A person designated by a college, university, or agency to be responsible for a law enforcement certification program. (3-31-22) 323. Public Safety Answering Point (PSAP). A city, county, or state emergency call center that receives direct or transferred 9-1-1 calls for police, firefighting, and ambulances. (3-31-22) 334. Regional Training Specialist. A POST employee who is assigned to a specific region of the state, and who assesses training materials and instruction for law enforcement personnel to assure compliance with POST standards. (3-31-22) 345. Reserve Peace Officer. A person appointed by an agency to perform the duties of a peace officer on a limited basis. (3-31-22) 356. School. A school, college, university, academy, or local training program which offers law enforcement training and which is certified by the Council. (3-31-22) 367. State. Unless otherwise indicated, the state of Idaho. (3-31-22) 378. Student. A person participating in any Council-approved basic training program or law enforcement certification training program. (3-31-22) 389. Temporary/Seasonal. Employment of less than one hundred eighty (180) consecutive days. (3-31-22) 3940. Trainee.APOST certified officer participating in in-service training. (3-31-22) (BREAK IN CONTINUITY OF SECTIONS) 051. MANDATORYAND VOLUNTARY CERTIFICATION. IdahoAdministrative Bulletin Page 56 July 1, 2026 – Vol. 26-7 ISP / POST COUNCIL Docket No. 11-1101-2602 Rules of the Idaho POST Council Temporary & Proposed Rule
01. Mandatory Certification. Except as otherwise provided in these rules, no person shall act as a
peace officer, marine deputy, county detention officer, emergency communications officer, juvenile detention officer, juvenile justice officer, juvenile probation officer, correctional officer, adult probation and parole officer, juvenile direct care staff or misdemeanor probation officer in Idaho unless they are certified to do so by POST in accordance with these rules. (3-31-22)(7-1-26)T
02. Voluntary Certification for Correctional Officers and Adult Probation and Parole Officers
Employed Prior to July 1, 2005. Correctional officers and adult probation and parole officers who were employed prior to July 1, 2005 are not required to be POST certified in those disciplines, but may become certified by meeting all requirements for certification set forth in these rules. (3-31-22)
03. Voluntary Certification for Emergency Communications Officers Employed Prior to July 1,
2012. Emergency Communications Officers who were employed prior to July 1, 2012 are not required to be POST certified, but may become certified by meeting all requirements for certification set forth in these rules.(3-31-22)
04. Voluntary Certification for Certain Officials. The director of the Idaho State Police or any
elected official, although specifically excluded by law from meeting the requirements set by the Council, may be certified if they so desire, provided they meet the minimum requirements for certification as prescribed in these rules. (3-31-22)
05. Exception for Juvenile Detention Officers in Juvenile Corrections. A person who holds a valid
POST juvenile detention officer certification may be employed as juvenile direct care staff in a juvenile correction discipline without obtaining additional certification, provided they remain in good standing with their original certification. (7-1-26)T (BREAK IN CONTINUITY OF SECTIONS) 054. AGE. The minimum age requirements for employment in the following disciplines are: (3-31-22)
01. Twenty-One (21) Years of Age. Patrol officers, felony probation and parole officers,
misdemeanor probation officers, juvenile detention officers, juvenile justice officer, juvenile probation officers, and juvenile corrections direct care staff. (3-31-22)(7-1-26)T
02. Eighteen (18) Years of Age. Corrections officers, adult detention officers, emergency
communications officers. (3-31-22) (BREAK IN CONTINUITY OF SECTIONS) 070. HIGHER LEVEL CERTIFICATION. In addition to basic certification, the Council may issue higher-level certifications in recognition of additional training and experience to full-time officers already possessing a basic POST certification. (3-31-22)
01. Types of Higher-Level Certification. In addition to basic certification, the Council may issue the
following: (3-31-22) a. Intermediate certification for peace officers, detention officers, misdemeanor probation officers, juvenile probation officers, juvenile detention officers, juvenile justice officers, juvenile corrections officers, and emergency communications officers; (3-31-22)(7-1-26)T b. Advanced certification for peace officers, detention officers, misdemeanor probation officers and emergency communications officers; (3-31-22) IdahoAdministrative Bulletin Page 57 July 1, 2026 – Vol. 26-7 ISP / POST COUNCIL Docket No. 11-1101-2602 Rules of the Idaho POST Council Temporary & Proposed Rule c. Supervisor certification for peace officers, detention officers and emergency communications officers; (3-31-22) d. Master certification for peace officers, detention officers and emergency communications officers; (3-31-22) e. Management certification for peace officers, detention officers and emergency communications officers; (3-31-22) f. Executive certification for peace officers. (3-31-22)
02. Requirements. In addition to the requirements otherwise set forth in these rules, the following are
required for higher level certification: (3-31-22) a. An applicant shall possess POST basic certification in the relevant discipline and be a full-time employee of an agency. (3-31-22) b. An applicant shall attach to his POST application all relevant transcripts, certificates, diplomas, degrees, course outlines, or other documents not listed on the applicant’s POST training record, verifying his education and training. (3-31-22) c. The agency of an applicant for a Supervisor, Management, or Executive certification must submit a job description or other documentation verifying the applicant’s duties. (3-31-22) 071. LAW ENFORCEMENT EXPERIENCE, MILITARY EXPERIENCE, AND COLLEGE CREDITS FOR PURPOSES OF HIGHER CERTIFICATION. For purposes of determining whether a person is eligible for higher level certifications based upon experience and education, the following apply. (3-31-22)
01. Law Enforcement Experience. Law enforcement experience shall include actual time served with
a law enforcement agency as a full-time peace officer or county detention officer. POST Council determines the acceptability of time served in one of those positions in a jurisdiction other than Idaho, or one which does not comply with the minimum standards set forth in these rules. (3-31-22)
02. Juvenile Justice Experience. Juvenile justice experience means actual time served as a full-time
juvenile corrections, juvenile detention, juvenile justice, or juvenile probation officer. (3-31-22)(7-1-26)T
03. Emergency Communications Officer Experience. Emergency communications officer
experience means actual time served as a full-time emergency communications officer with a duly constituted law enforcement or PSAP agency. (3-31-22)
04. Misdemeanor Probation Experience. Misdemeanor probation experience means actual time
served as a full-time misdemeanor officer. (3-31-22)
05. Military Law Enforcement Service and Education. An applicant who has served in the military
as a full-time military law enforcement officer may be awarded partial credit toward law enforcement experience and training. The applicant shall have served as a full-time military law enforcement officer for the period of time for which credit is requested. Regular guard duty does not qualify. (3-31-22) a. Credit will be awarded as follows: (3-31-22) i. One (1) year of accepted military law enforcement service shall equal three (3) months of law enforcement experience. (3-31-22) ii. Eight (8) hours of accepted military law enforcement training shall equal four (4) hours of law enforcement training. (3-31-22) IdahoAdministrative Bulletin Page 58 July 1, 2026 – Vol. 26-7 ISP / POST COUNCIL Docket No. 11-1101-2602 Rules of the Idaho POST Council Temporary & Proposed Rule b. No applicant shall be awarded more than two (2) years of law enforcement experience or more than one thousand (1,000) hours of law enforcement training. (3-31-22) c. Educational credit may be awarded for completion of military law enforcement schools. All certificates, course outlines, diplomas, DD-214’s, and certificates of completion showing length of school shall be submitted to POST with the application for higher certification. (3-31-22)
06. College Credits. POST may award credits for college education as follows: (3-31-22)
a. One (1) college or university semester hour or unit shall equal one (1) college credit.(3-31-22) b. One (1) college or university quarter hour or unit shall equal two-thirds (2/3) of one (1) college credit. (3-31-22) c. College credits may be converted to POST training hours at the rate of twenty (20) POST training hours for one (1) college credit. (3-31-22) d. When college credit is awarded or purchased for POST approved training, it may be counted for either POST training hours or college credit, whichever is to the advantage of the applicant. (3-31-22) e. Applicants shall submit an official college transcript as verification of college credi(3-31-22) 072. INTERMEDIATEANDADVANCED CERTIFICATION.
01. Intermediate Certification. An applicant shall hold a current POST basic certification, and have
acquired either the combination of college credits and/or POST training hours, combined with the prescribed years of law enforcement experience, or an associate or baccalaureate degree from a college recognized by a regional accreditation agency, combined with the prescribed years of law enforcement experience, as set forth in the following subsections: (3-31-22) a. Peace officers. POST Training Hours Including 600 800 1,200 1,600 1,800 POST Basic Patrol Academy POST Basic Patrol Academy hours hours hours hours hours One College Credit Equals The above may be a combination of Associate Baccalaureate Twenty (20) POST Training Hours College Credits and POST Training Hours Degree Degree Years of Law 8 or 7 6 5 4 4 2 Enforcement Experience more (3-31-22) b. Detention officers. POST Training Hours Including 600 800 1,200 1,600 1,800 POST Basic Detention Academy hours hours hours hours hours POST Basic Detention Academy IdahoAdministrative Bulletin Page 59 July 1, 2026 – Vol. 26-7 ISP / POST COUNCIL Docket No. 11-1101-2602 Rules of the Idaho POST Council Temporary & Proposed Rule One College Credit Equals The above may be a combination of Associate Baccalaureate Twenty (20) POST Training Hours College Credits and POST Training Hours Degree Degree Years of Law 8 or 7 6 5 4 4 2 Enforcement Experience more (3-31-22) c. Emergency communications officers. The applicant shall: (3-31-22) i. Have completed a minimum of one hundred twenty (120) hours of POST certified training, which must include Emergency Communications basic training. (3-31-22) ii. Aminimum of three (3) years of emergency communications officer experience. (3-31-22) d. Juvenile detention justice officers. POST Training Hours Including POST Basic Juvenile Justice, 200 400 600 800 1,000 POST Basic Juvenile Justice, Juvenile Corrections, or hours hours hours hours hours Juvenile Corrections, or Juvenile Detention Academy Juvenile Detention Academy One College Credit Equals Twenty (20) POST The above may be a combination of Associate Baccalaureate Training Hours College Credits and POST Training Hours Degree Degree Years of Juvenile 8 or Justice Experience more 7 6 5 4 4 2 (3-31-22)(7-1-26)T e. Juvenile probation officers. POST Training Hours 200 400 600 800 1,000 POST Basic Juvenile Including POST Basic Juvenile Probation Academy hours hours hours hours hours Probation Academy One College Credit Equals Twenty (20) POST The above may be a combination of Associate Baccalaureate College Credits and POST Training Hours Degree Degree Training Hours Years of Juvenile 8 or 7 6 5 4 4 2 Justice Experience more (3-31-22) f. Misdemeanor probation officers. IdahoAdministrative Bulletin Page 60 July 1, 2026 – Vol. 26-7 ISP / POST COUNCIL Docket No. 11-1101-2602 Rules of the Idaho POST Council Temporary & Proposed Rule POST Training Hours Including 600 800 1,200 1,600 1,800 POST MPO Basic Academy POST Basic MPO Academy hours hours hours hours hours One College Credit Equals The above may be a combination of Associate Baccalaureate Twenty (20) POST Training Hours College Credits and POST Training Hours Degree Degree Years of Misdemeanor Probation 8 or 7 6 5 4 4 2 Experience more (4-6-23)
02. Advanced Certification. An applicant shall hold a current POST basic certification, possess or be
eligible to possess an intermediate certificate, and have acquired either the combination of college credits and POST training hours, combined with the prescribed years of law enforcement experience, or an associate, baccalaureate, master’s or doctoral degree from a college recognized by a regional accreditation agency, combined with the prescribed years of law enforcement experience, as set forth in the following subsections: (3-31-22) a. Peace officers. POST Training Hours 500 600 700 800 900 1,200 Including POST Basic hours hours hours hours hours hours POST Basic Patrol Academy Patrol Academy Associate Baccalaureate Master’s College Credits 15 20 30 40 45 60 Degree Degree Degree or PhD Years of Law 13 or 12 11 10 9 8 8 6 4 Enforcement Experience more Graduation from the Drug Enforcement Administration School in Washington, D.C., the Northwestern University Traffic Institute School of Police Staff and Command, the FBI National Academy or Southern Police Institute’s Administrative Officers Course/Command Officers Development Course shall be accepted in lieu of the fifteen (15) college credits required for the Advanced Certificate with thirteen (13) years or more of experien(3-31-22) b. Detention officers. POST Training Hours 500 600 700 800 900 1,200 Including POST Basic hours hours hours hours hours hours POST Basic Detention Academy Detention Academy Master’s Associate Baccalaureate College Credits 15 20 30 40 45 60 Degree Degree Degree or PhD Years of Law Enforcement 13 or 12 11 10 9 8 8 6 4 more Experience IdahoAdministrative Bulletin Page 61 July 1, 2026 – Vol. 26-7 ISP / POST COUNCIL Docket No. 11-1101-2602 Rules of the Idaho POST Council Temporary & Proposed Rule Graduation from the Drug Enforcement Administration School in Washington, D.C., the Northwestern University Traffic Institute School of Police Staff and Command, the FBI National Academy or Southern Police Institute’s Administrative Officers Course/Command Officers Development Course shall be accepted in lieu of the fifteen (15) college credits required for the Advanced Certificate with thirteen (13) years or more of experience. (3-31-22) c. Emergency communications officers. (3-31-22) i. Have completed a minimum of five hundred (500) hours of POST certified training, which must include POST approved Emergency Communications basic training. (3-31-22) ii. Have at least ten (10) years of communications specialist experience. (3-31-22) d. Misdemeanor probation officers. POST Training Hours Including 500 600 700 800 900 1,200 POST Basic MPO Academy POST Basic MPO Academy hours hours hours hours hours hours Master’s Associate Baccalaureate College Credits 15 20 30 40 45 60 Degree Degree Degree or PhD Years of Misdemeanor Proba- 13 or 12 11 10 9 8 8 6 4 tion Experience more (4-6-23)
03. Probationary Period. An applicant shall have completed a probationary period of at least six (6)
consecutive months with the employing agency prior to applying for intermediate or advanced certificates. Agencies may require a longer probationary period prior to application. (3-31-22) (BREAK IN CONTINUITY OF SECTIONS) 080. CERTIFICATIONS FOR PART-TIME OFFICERS. In addition to basic POST certification, as set forth in these rules, the Council may issue certifications to the following employees who work under the supervision of full-time, POST certified Officers. (3-31-22)
01. Requirements. Part-time officers in all disciplines except reserve peace officers, marine deputies,
and part-time juvenile detention justice officers will meet the same requirements as full time officers and will be issued a basic certificate. (3-31-22)(7-1-26)T a. Part-time juvenile detention justice officers who attend the basic juvenile detention justice academy will receive a basic certificate. Part-time juvenile detention justice officers who attend the part-time juvenile detention justice training will be issued a part-time juvenile detention justice certificate. (3-31-22)(7-1-26)T b. Part-time misdemeanor probation officers must work sixty (60) hours per year to maintain certification. (3-31-22) c. Reserve peace officers will be issued a reserve peace officer certification. (3-31-22) d. Marine deputies will be issued a marine deputy certification. (3-31-22)
02. Lapse of Certification. All part-time POST certifications shall lapse in the same manner as basic
certifications, and as set forth in these rules. (3-31-22)
03. Decertification. All-part time officers are subject to decertification in the manner set forth in these
IdahoAdministrative Bulletin Page 62 July 1, 2026 – Vol. 26-7 ISP / POST COUNCIL Docket No. 11-1101-2602 Rules of the Idaho POST Council Temporary & Proposed Rule rules. (3-31-22)
04. Limit and Authority. The certification and authority of part-time officers is not limited except
where indicated in these rules. (3-31-22) (BREAK IN CONTINUITY OF SECTIONS) 083. PART-TIME JUVENILE DETENTION JUSTICE OFFICER CERTIFICATION. A part-time juvenile detention justice officer must be certified by the Council within one (1) year of the date he was first employed as a part-time juvenile detention justice officer. (3-31-22)(7-1-26)T
01. Eligibility. An applicant shall: (3-31-22)
a. Meet the definition of part-time juvenile detention justice officer as defined in these rules. (3-31-22)(7-1-26)T b. Meet the minimum standards for certification provided in these rules. (3-31-22) c. Must have been employed by the agency for a minimum six (6) consecutive months, which may include part-time juvenile detention justice officer training time, prior to certification. (3-31-22)(7-1-26)T
02. Requirements for Certification.An applicant must: (3-31-22)
a. Complete POST approved part-time juvenile detention justice officer training. (3-31-22)(7-1-26)T b. Complete POST approved part-time juvenile detention justice officer field-training of no less than forty (40) hours. (3-31-22)(7-1-26)T c. Comply with any additional provisions required by POST. (3-31-22)
03. Retaining Certification. A certified part-time juvenile detention justice officer must work sixty
(60) hours annually in a juvenile detention justice officer capacity to retain certification. Documentation of hours worked must be kept on file at the appointing agency.A part-time juvenile detention justice officer working less than sixty (60) hours annually must complete all requirements for certification set forth in this section to be recertified. (3-31-22)(7-1-26)T
04. Limitations on Certification andAuthority. (3-31-22)
a. A part-time juvenile detention justice officer's certification is effective only during those periods when he is formally assigned by the employing agency to perform the duties of a certified part-time juvenile detention justice officer. (3-31-22)(7-1-26)T b. All certified part-time juvenile detention justice officers shall be directly supervised by a POST certified full-time juvenile detention officer or POST-certified full-time juvenile justice officer, and each agency shall have a policy regarding supervision of part-time juvenile detention justice officers. (3-31-22)(7-1-26)T IdahoAdministrative Bulletin Page 63 July 1, 2026 – Vol. 26-7
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