New Mexico Administrative Code
Title 10 - PUBLIC SAFETY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Chapter 29 - LAW ENFORCEMENT ACADEMY
Part 10 - PUBLIC SAFETY TELECOMMUNICATOR
Section 10.29.10.14 - RENEWAL OF CERTIFICATION AFTER ABSENCE

Universal Citation: 10 NM Admin Code 10.29.10.14

Current through Register Vol. 35, No. 18, September 24, 2024

A. Break in telecommunicator employment

(1) In the event a certified telecommunicator in the state of New Mexico leaves his position for any reason and is not employed as a full-time telecommunicator for a period of more than two years, but less than four years, such telecommunicator will be considered to be decertified, and will be required to meet all current certification requirements of the academy and successfully complete the certification by waiver of previous training program conducted by the academy.

(2) In the event a certified telecommunicator in the state of New Mexico leaves their position for any reason and is not employed as a full-time telecommunicator for a period in excess of four years, such telecommunicator will be considered to be decertified and will be required to meet all current certification requirements and successfully complete the basic public safety telecommunicator training program.

(3) Those persons who hold a valid New Mexico public safety telecommunicator certification and are employed in an administrative capacity as a full-time telecommunicator educator or trainer shall not be deemed to have left their position as a telecommunicator and shall not be required to reapply for certification as specified herein.

(4) The director shall have the authority to determine those positions as administrators or trainers that meet the requirements of 10.29.10 NMAC above.

B. Minimum allowable employment for a break in service - A telecommunicator must show proof of having worked a minimum of six consecutive months during a break in service of two or less years as a full-time telecommunicator for a recognized public safety agency of this or another state to retain their certification.

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