Hi intoittrx,
We finally found it for you, buried deep in the "Arizona Administrative Code".
Arizona Administrative Code
TITLE 13. PUBLIC SAFETY
CHAPTER 4. ARIZONA PEACE OFFICER STANDARDS AND TRAINING BOARD
"Certification by the Arizona Peace Officer Standards and Training
Board is required by state law, A.R.S. §41-1823.B, prior to a person
being authorized to act in the capacity of a peace officer."
>VISION<
R13-4-107. Medical Requirements:
A. Medical Categories. The medical categories for certification are:
1. Category I. No medical, physical, or mental circumstance exists
that limits the person's ability to effectively perform all the duties
of a peace officer or creates a reasonable probability of substantial
harm to the person or others;
2. Category II. A medical, physical, or mental circumstance exists
that absent a reasonable accommodation by the appointing agency would
limit the person's ability to effectively perform all the duties of a
peace officer or create a reasonable probability of substantial harm
to the person or others; and
3. Category III. A medical, physical, or mental circumstance exists
that despite reasonable accommodation by the appointing agency limits
the person's ability to effectively perform all the duties of a peace
officer or creates a reasonable probability of substantial harm to the
person or others.
C. Medical, physical, or mental circumstances in Category II and
Category III include:
28. Vision not specified in subsection (D) or monocular vision;
D. Vision and hearing. Vision and hearing meeting the following
requirements are classified in Category I:
1. Visual acuity of:
a. 20/20 or better uncorrected;
b. 20/20 or better, corrected by spectacles or hard
contact lenses, if uncorrected acuity is 20/80 or better. The
applicant shall demonstrate satisfactory adaptation to the contact
lenses; or
c. 20/20 or better, corrected by soft contact lenses, if
the uncorrected acuity is 20/200 or better. The applicant shall
demonstrate satisfactory adaptation to the contact lenses;
2. Vision capable of distinguishing basic color groups against a
favorable background.
3. Peripheral vision:
a. That does not reveal scotoma or quadrantonopia; or
b. In which vision perimeter testing is intact at 170 degrees; and
4. Uncorrected hearing with no loss greater than 25 db in the
500, 1000, 2000, or 3000 hertz frequencies as measured by an
audiometer.
E. Medical history. A person who seeks to be appointed shall supply to
the examining physician a statement of the person's medical history
that includes past and present diseases, injuries, operations,
immunization status, and medications taken.
F. Medical examination. The examining physician shall review the
person's medical history and examine the person.
G. Examination report. The examining physician shall record the
findings of the medical examination on a form prescribed by the Board.
The physician shall indicate whether a medical, physical, or mental
circumstance in Category II or III exists, describe how the
circumstance affects the person's ability to perform the duties of a
peace officer, and specify the type and duration of any treatment
required. In all Category II or III cases, the physician shall advise
the appointing agency in writing of any limitation on the person's
ability to function as a peace officer.
H. Category II and Category III reviews. The diagnosis of a person
with a circumstance classified in Category II or Category III by an
examining physician who is not Board trained shall be reviewed by a
Board-trained physician if the agency intends to appoint the person.
The Board-trained physician may review prior medical examination
reports concerning the person and contact examining physicians to
review their findings. If required by the Board-trained physician, an
independent medical examination shall be conducted, if the agency
wishes to appoint the person, and the person shall be referred to a
specialist in the appropriate medical field.
>FELONY<
R13-4-105. Minimum Qualifications for Appointment
6. Not have been convicted of a felony or any offense that would be a
felony if committed in Arizona
R13-4-109. Denial, Revocation, Suspension, or Cancellation of Peace
Officer Certified Status
A. Causes for denial, suspension, or revocation. The Board may deny
certified status or suspend or revoke the certified status of a peace
officer for:
7. The commission of a felony, an offense that would be a felony if
committed in this state, or an offense involving dishonesty, unlawful
sexual conduct, or physical violence;
C. Cause for mandatory revocation. Upon the receipt of a certified
copy of a judgment of a felony conviction of a peace officer, the
Board shall revoke certified status of the peace officer.
R13-4-202. Uniform Minimum Standards
A. To be admitted to the academy for training as a state correctional
officer, a person shall:
12. Not have committed a felony or a misdemeanor of a nature that the
Board determines has a reasonable relationship to the functions of the
position, in accordance with A.R.S. § 13-904(E).
http://www.azpost.state.az.us/Rules/13-04.htm
If you prefer .pdf documents:
http://www.azsos.gov/public_services/Title_13/13-04.pdf
VISION
"28. Vision not specified in subsection (D) or monocular vision" is
the key for you. In other words, if a person has one of the
circumstances listed in (C) Nos. 1 - 30, he/she doesn't qualify for
Police Officer Category I, but he may qualify for Category II or III
(on a case by case basis). Monocular vision (vision in only one eye)
is allowed for both Category II and III.
ME Medical Examination Report
http://www.azpost.state.az.us/
FELONY
For admission to the academy and for certification, you must declare
whether you have ever committed a felony, not just if you've ever been
convicted of a felony, the subsequent decision being made on a
case-by-case basis. In other words, be honest and provide full details
including copies of all relevant documents, especially the court's
dismissal.
Certification by the Arizona Peace Officer Standards and Training Board
STATEMENT OF PERSONAL HISTORY AND APPLICATION FOR CERTIFICATION
32. CRIMINAL CONDUCT:
a. Have you ever committed a felony or an offense which would be a
felony if committed in this state?
If YES provide a full explanation on the Continuation Sheet.
http://www.azpost.state.az.us/forms/ph.pdf
Additional Links of Interest:
ARIZONA PEACE OFFICER STANDARDS AND TRAINING BOARD
MINIMUM QUALIFICATION FOR PEACE OFFICER CERTIFICATION
http://www.centralaz.edu/azpolicecorps/MinimumQualifications.doc
Arizona Law Enforcement Academy Physical Fitness Preparation Guide
http://www.ci.glendale.az.us/Police/upload/ALEA%20Physical%20Fitness%20Guide%202003color.pdf
Occupational Vision Standards: A Review
search "police"
http://www.hf.faa.gov/docs/508/docs/maint/FY02/VisionNASAinterimRpt.pdf
ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY HIGHWAY PATROL OFFICER
http://www.dps.state.az.us/hr/Cadet%20Officer%20Recruitment.htm
CRIMINAL RECORD CHECKS FROM STATE AUTHORITIES: ARIZONA
"You must get a record check from each state you have lived in during
the past 10 years. The criminal record checks must be based on
fingerprints."
- may be fingerprinted by local PD, or private service
- Applicants are asked to sign a release and the results will be provided to them.
- FEE: $7.50 payable by money order or certified cheque to the Arizona
Department of Public Safety.
Contact:
The Arizona Department of Public Safety
Criminal Records Unit
P.O. Box 6638
Phoenix, AZ 85005
tel: 602-223-2123
http://www.dfait-maeci.gc.ca/can-am/menu-en.asp?act=v&mid=12&cat=1571&did=1407
I was happy to find this, especially since the door seems to be open
for you. If you have any questions, please post a clarification
request *before* closing/rating my answer and I'll be happy to reply.
Thank you,
hummer
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Clarification of Answer by
hummer-ga
on
15 Feb 2005 05:09 PST
Good morning, Andrew,
Andrew, did you look at "R13-4-203. Background Investigation"? I'm
glad you posted a clarification, because I missed noticing it before.
Read this (especially # 5):
R13-4-202. Uniform Minimum Standards
A. To be admitted to the academy for training as a state
correctional officer, a person shall:
1. Be a citizen of the United States or be eligible to work in
the United States;
2. Be at least 21 years of age;
3. Be a high school graduate or have successfully completed a
General Education Development (G.E.D.) examination or equivalent as
specified in R13-4-203(C)(3);
4. Have a valid Arizona driver?s license (Class 2 or higher);
5. Undergo a complete background investigation that meets the
standards of R13-4-203;
6. Undergo a physical examination (within 12 months before
appointment) as prescribed by the Director by a licensed physician
designated by the Director;
7. Not have been dishonorably discharged from the United States Armed Forces;
8. Not have experimented with marijuana within the past 12 months;
9. Not have experimented with a dangerous drug or narcotic
within the past five years;
10. Not have ever illegally used marijuana, or a dangerous drug
or narcotic other than for experimentation;
11. Not have a pattern of abuse of prescription medication;
12. Not have committed a felony or a misdemeanor of a nature
that the Board determines has a reasonable relationship to the
functions of the position, in accordance with A.R.S. § 13-904(E).
Followed by this:
R13-4-203. Background Investigation (especially # 7, 8 & 9):
A. The Department shall conduct a background investigation
before an applicant is admitted to the academy. The Department shall
review the personal history statement submitted under subsection (B)
and the results of the background investigation required in subsection
(C) to determine that the person meets the requirements of R13-4-202,
and that the person?s personal history statement is accurate and
truthful.
B. Personal history. An applicant shall complete and submit to
the employing agency a personal history statement on a form prescribed
by the Board. The history statement shall be completed before the
start of the background investigation. It shall contain answers to
questions required in subsection (C).
C. Investigative requirements. Before admitting an applicant to
the academy, the Department shall collect, verify, and retain
documents establishing that an applicant meets the standards specified
in this Article. At a minimum, this documentation shall include:
1. Proof of the applicant?s age and United States citizenship or
eligibility to work in the United States. A copy of any of the
following is acceptable proof:...
2. Proof of the applicant?s valid Arizona driver?s license. A
copy of the applicant?s Arizona driver?s license, along with written
verification of the driving record from the Arizona Department of
Transportation, Motor Vehicle Division, is required proof.
3. Proof that the applicant is a high school graduate or its
equivalent. The following are acceptable proof:...
4. Record of any military discharge. A copy of the Military
Service Record (DD Form 214-#4) is acceptable proof.
5. Results of a psychological fitness assessment approved by the
Director and conducted by a psychologist or psychiatrist designated by
the Department.
6. Personal reference and previous employer inquiries.
Information provided by at least three personal references and all
previous employers of the applicant for the past five years shall be
documented by the Department.
7. Law enforcement agency records. The Department shall request
and review law enforcement agency records in jurisdictions where the
applicant has lived, worked, or attended school in the past five
years. Information obtained shall be documented by the Department.
8. Results of the Department?s query of the National Crime
Information Center/Interstate Identification Index (NCIC/ III), and
the Arizona Criminal Information Center/Arizona Computerized Criminal
History (ACIC/ACCH), or the equivalent for each state where the
applicant has lived, worked, or attended school in the past five years
and review of that criminal history record for any arrest or
conviction to determine compliance with R13-4-202.
9. An applicant fingerprint card processed by the Arizona
Department of Public Safety and the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
a. The Department shall process an applicant fingerprint
card for all cadets entering the academy, except as provided in
subsections (C)(9)(b) and (C)(9)(c). Fingerprint cards shall be
processed by the Department, even if the applicant has a processed
applicant fingerprint card from a previous employer.
b. If an applicant fingerprint card is not fully processed
when the applicant is ready to enter the academy, the Department may
allow the applicant to attend the academy if:
i. A computerized criminal history check has been made
and the results are on file with the Department, and
ii. The applicant meets all other requirements of this
Section and R13-4-202.
c. If the Department has not received a fully processed
fingerprint card within 15 weeks of the date of admission to the
academy, the person does not meet the requirements of this Section.
Upon receipt of a fully processed card, the person may be re-employed
under R13-4-208.
I believe it all comes down to R13-4-202 # 12 (as noted in R13-4-203 #
8) and that the board does have some flexibility to determine
compliance, "...nature that the Board determines..." (what I meant by
case-by-case basis). You're certainly not a shoe-in but I think you
definitely have a chance and it would be worth a try. At the very
least, if you don't make it, you will gain valuable experience in the
effort.
I hope that makes things a bit clearer.
If you think of me, I would love to hear how everything turns out for you.
hummer
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