A. Prior to appointment or attending an academy a person shall meet the following minimum qualifications:

1. The person shall be a United States citizen.

2. The person shall be at least twenty-one years of age, except that a person may attend an academy if he will be twenty-one prior to graduating.

3. The person shall be a high school graduate or have successfully completed a General Education Development (G.E.D.) examination.

4. The person shall have undergone a complete background investigation which meets the standards of Section R13-4-106 except that an applicant may begin an academy prior to the return of the results of the fingerprint check. However, the applicant may not graduate from the academy nor the agency receive reimbursement for an applicant for which a qualifying return result has not been obtained. The background shall attest to the fact that the person meets minimum qualifications, has not engaged in conduct or a pattern of conduct that would jeopardize public trust in the law enforcement profession, and is of good moral character.

5. The person shall have undergone a medical examination which meets the standards of section R13-4-107 within one year prior to appointment, except that an agency may make a conditional offer of appointment prior to the medical examination. An examination preceding an appointment by more than one-hundred and eighty days shall require the submission of a written statement from the applicant that his condition has not changed since the examination.

6. The person shall not have been convicted of a felony or any offense that would be a felony if committed in Arizona.

7. The person shall not have been dishonorably discharged from the United States Armed Forces.

8. The person shall not have been previously denied certified status, revoked, or have his current certified status under suspension, pursuant to Section R13-4-109.

9. The person shall not have illegally sold, produced, cultivated, or transported marijuana for sale.

10. The person shall not have illegally used marijuana for any purpose within the past three years.

11. The person shall never have illegally used marijuana other than for experimentation.

12. The person shall never have illegally used marijuana while employed or appointed as a peace officer.

13. The person shall not have illegally sold, produced, cultivated, or transported for sale, any dangerous drugs or narcotics, other than marijuana.

14. The person shall not have illegally used dangerous drugs or narcotics, other than marijuana, for any purpose within the past seven years.

15. The person shall never have illegally used dangerous drugs or narcotics other than for experimentation.

16. The person shall never have illegally used dangerous drugs or narcotics while employed or appointed as a peace officer.

17. The person shall not have a pattern of abuse of prescription medication.

18. The person shall have undergone a polygraph examination, which meets the requirements of R13-4-106, unless prohibited by law.

19. The person shall not have been convicted of or adjudged to have violated traffic regulations governing the movement of vehicles with such a frequency so as to indicate a disrespect for traffic laws and a disregard for the safety of other persons on the highway within the past three years.

20. The person shall have read the code of ethics in subsection (E) and affirmed by signature the person's understanding and agreement to abide by the code.

1. The use of marijuana exceeds a total of 20 times or exceeds five times since the age of 21 years.

2. The use of dangerous drugs or narcotics, other than marijuana, exceeds a total of five times, or exceeds one time since the age of 21 years.

1. Specify the type of illegal drugs used, the number of uses, the age(s) at the time of use, and shall describe the methods by which the information came to the agency's attention and any attempts made to verify the accuracy of the applicant's report.

2. State the factors the agency head wishes the Board to consider in making its determination. Those factors may include:

a. The duration of usage,

b. The motivation for use,

c. The time elapsed since the last use,

d. How the drug was obtained,

e. How the drug was ingested,

f. Why the applicant stopped using the drug, and

g. Any other factors the agency head believes is relevant to the Board's determination.

1. The person shall submit to a polygraph examination as required by subsection (A)(18) of this rule, and

2. The agency shall make a current ACIC/NCIC criminal history inquiry.

"I will exercise self-restraint and be constantly mindful of the welfare of others. I will be exemplary in obeying the laws of the land and loyal to the State of Arizona, my agency and its objectives and regulations. Whatever I see or hear of a confidential nature, or that is confided to me in my official capacity, will be kept secure unless revelation is necessary in the performance of my duty.

I will never take selfish advantage of my position and will not allow my personal feelings, animosities, or friendships to influence my actions or decisions. I will exercise the authority of my office to the best of my ability, with courtesy and vigilance, without favor, malice or ill will, and without compromise. I am a servant of the people and I recognize my position as a symbol of public faith. I accept it as a public trust to be held so long as I am true to the law and serve the people of Arizona."

Original available at: http://www.azpost.state.az.us/Rules/r134105.htm