If an individual cannot or is not expected to perform the duties of their certified discipline, a personnel action indicating they are on leave must be reported to DPSST within 10 days.
When a public safety officer goes on leave of absence different rules apply based on the length of leave and the officer's certification status.
The definition of Leave of Absence for DPSST purposes means any period of time when a public safety officer is temporarily removed from a certified role.
- Agencies must submit an F4 personnel action within 10 days of going out on or returning from any kind of leave of absence.
- DPSST will calculate the length of leave upon the officers return to work. If the leave is 90 days or more the following apply:
- Periods of leave cannot count towards creditable service time when applying for upper levels of certification. (Except for military leave)
- If the officer is not yet certified, they will still need to become certified within 18 months (12 months for corrections) of hire. Agencies can request a 1-year extension.
- DPSST will automatically extend maintenance requirements if the leave is over 6 months.
- Certified Law Enforcement officers must complete 8 hours of firearms or use of force training within 30 days of return from leave.
- Certified Law Enforcement officers must have current First Aid and Adult/Child CPR within 30 days of return from leave.