| Intermediate/Advanced Certification Chart |
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INTERMEDIATE CERTIFICATION
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Minimum
Years of
Experience
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8 years
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7 years
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6 years
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5 years
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4 years
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4 years
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2 years
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Minimum Training Points, Including DPSST Basic Course (Equivalent hours in parentheses)
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15
(300 hours)
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23
(460 hours)
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30
(600 hours)
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38
(760 hours)
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45
(900 hours)
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DPSST Basic Course
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DPSST Basic Course
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15
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23
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30
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38
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45
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Assoc.
Degree
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Bachelor Degree
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ADVANCED CERTIFICATION
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Minimum
Years of
Experience
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12 years
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11 years
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10 years
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9 years
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8 years
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9 years
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6 years
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4 years
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Minimum Training Points, Including DPSST Basic Course (Equivalent hours in parentheses)
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30
(600 hours)
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35
(700 hours)
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40
(800 hours)
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45
(900 hours)
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60
(1200 hours)
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DPSST Basic Course
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DPSST Basic Course
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DPSST Basic Course
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30
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35
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40
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45
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60
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Assoc.
Degree
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Bachelor Degree
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Master Degree
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Supervisory Certification:
- Must have or qualify for basic, intermediate and advanced certifications
- Must have 45 college education credits.
- Must have completed supervision course and 40 elective hours, or equivalent, within preceding 5 years
- Must be currently employed in a 1st level supervisor position or have performed the duties for a period of one year, within the preceding 5 years
- Does not include a position with acting or limited supervisory responsibilities
Management Certification:
- Must have or qualify for basic, intermediate, advanced, and supervisory certifications
- Must have 90 college education credits.
- Must have completed middle management course or equivalent within preceding 5 years
- Must be currently employed in a Middle Management, Assistant Department Head, or Department Head position, and have 2 years experience in an eligible position within the preceding 5 years
- Does not include a position with limited or acting middle management duties
Executive Certification:
- Must have or qualify for basic, intermediate, advanced, supervisory, and management certifications
- Must have 90 college education credits.
- Must have completed 100 hours of DPSST-approved executive level training within the preceding 5 years
- Must be currently employed in a Middle Management, Assistant Department Head, or Department Head position, and have 2 years experience in an eligible position within the last 5 years
- Duties equivalent to Assistant Department Head or Department Head may be approved under certain circumstances
College Credit Rules:
A new rule effective March 1, 2006 makes it easier for public safety officers to continue their education and have their college credits apply towards upper levels of certification. Download the fact sheet as a Word or Acrobat file.
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