a temporary variance of the requirements of Rule 11B-27.002(4)(a)(b), F.A.C., by Kimberly Perez. Petitioner wishes to waive that portion of the rule which requires an officer to obtain employment within four years of beginning basic recruit training....

 

DEPARTMENT OF LAW ENFORCEMENT

Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission

RULE NO.:RULE TITLE:

11B-27.002Certification, Employment or Appointment, Reactivation, and Terminating Employment or Appointment of Officers

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on February 12, 2014, the Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission, received a petition for a temporary variance of the requirements of Rule 11B-27.002(4)(a)(b), F.A.C., by Kimberly Perez. Petitioner wishes to waive that portion of the rule which requires an officer to obtain employment within four years of beginning basic recruit training. The Petitioner asserts that she could not obtain employment within the four year window. The Petitioner asserts that she is in the process of becoming rehired by the Florida Department of Corrections (DoC) after completing her proficiencies and passing the State Officer Certification Examination. The Petitioner’s eligibility for hire expired February 15, 2014. The Petition states that the operation of the rule would violate the principles of fairness because Petitioner is so close to employment with DoC. The Petition states that the operation of the rule creates a substantial hardship for Petitioner because to force her to retake basic and pass the exam at this point would be penalizing her for the lengthy hiring process she has been through since she applied in June of 2013. Petitioner seeks a temporary variance from February 15, 2014, through July 15, 2014 to ensure that the Petitioner can be processed into her position with DoC.

A copy of the Petition for Variance or Waiver may be obtained by contacting: Grace A. Jaye, Assistant General Counsel, Florida Department of Law Enforcement, P.O. Box 1489, Tallahassee, FL 32302 or by telephoning [phone].