Alabama Administrative Code
Title 360 - ALABAMA FIRE COLLEGE AND PERSONNEL STANDARDS COMMISSION
Chapter 360-X-21 - REQUIREMENTS FOR CERTIFIED PUBLIC INFORMATION OFFICER
Section 360-X-21-.01 - Certified Public Information Officer
Universal Citation: AL Admin Code R 360-X-21-.01
Current through Register Vol. 42, No. 11, August 30, 2024
(1) Requirements
(a) The candidate must be at least 18 years
of age.
(b) The candidate must have
a high school diploma or GED certificate.
(c) Examination. There will be an examination
for state certification provided by the Alabama Fire College and Personnel
Standards Commission.
1. An overall score of
70% is required for the successful completion of this examination.
2. Re-test may be taken after 30 days and
within 12 months of course completion.
3. All certification testing, to include
re-testing, must be completed within 12 months of the course completion
date.
(2) Administration
(a) Scope. This standard
identifies the professional levels of competence required to perform the duties
of a Public Information Officers.
(b) Purpose. The purpose of this standard is
to specify in terms of performance objectives the minimum standards of
professional competence required for service as a Public Information Officer.
It is not the intent of this standard to restrict any jurisdiction from
exceeding these minimum requirements.
(c) General.
1. The standards for each level of
professional competence shall be completed in accordance with recognized
practices and procedures or as may be defined by the Alabama Fire College and
Personnel Standards Commission.
2.
The objectives are not required to be mastered in the order in which they
appear. The Alabama Fire College shall establish the instructional priorities
and the training program content to prepare individuals to meet the performance
objectives of this standard.
3. The
candidate for Public Information Officer shall meet all of the objectives for
Public Information Officer before being certified.
(3) Objectives.
(a) The objectives of this standard are based
on the ability of the Public Information Officer to demonstrate knowledge and
skills as outlined in the Alabama Fire College and Personnel Standards
Commission Teaching Outline for Public Information Officer, current
edition.
Author: Allan C Rice
Statutory Authority: Code of Ala. 1975, §§ 36-32-1, 36-32-12.
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