a permanent waiver of Rule 11B-30.006(2)(a), F.A.C., from Robert Wheeler. Petitioner wishes to permanently waive that portion of the Rule that states: The following individuals are eligible to take the State Officer Certification Examination (SOCE) ...

 

DEPARTMENT OF LAW ENFORCEMENT

Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission

RULE NO.:RULE TITLE:

11B-30.006State Officer Certification Examination General Eligibility Requirements

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on April 11, 2017, the Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission of the Florida Department of Law Enforcement, received a petition for a permanent waiver of paragraph 11B-30.006(2)(a), F.A.C., from Robert Wheeler. Petitioner wishes to permanently waive that portion of the Rule that states: The following individuals are eligible to take the State Officer Certification Examination (SOCE) for the requested criminal justice discipline: (a) Individuals who, within four years of beginning basic recruit training, have successfully completed a Commission-approved Basic Recruit Training Program pursuant to paragraphs 11B-35.002(1)(a), (b) and (c), F.A.C. In justification of his petition for waiver, Petitioner asserts that between April 15th and May 23, 2014, he participated in a commission-approved basic recruit corrections crossover training program at Suncoast Technical College and passed the end-of-course exam; however, due to an administrative oversight, he did not actually complete the night driving portion of the program. Petitioner further asserts that on April 24, 2015, Petitioner achieved a passing score on the SOCE, after which he left the country to serve nearly two years of active duty military service. Petitioner claims that, upon his return, he was hired by the Manatee County Sheriff’s Office to fill a law enforcement officer position; however, Petitioner was ultimately unable to fill the position after learning he was not eligible for certification as a law enforcement officer. Petitioner asserts that on March 20, 2017, Petitioner successfully completed the night driving portion of the basic recruit training program. Petitioner alleges that, should the waiver not be granted, Petitioner will suffer a substantial hardship as he would be unable to serve as a law enforcement officer until he completes a second basic recruit corrections crossover training program and passes another SOCE. Additionally, Petitioner asserts that his employment with the Manatee County Sheriff’s Office may be in jeopardy if the waiver is not granted, as the agency might not be able to hold his position open.

A copy of the Petition for Variance or Waiver may be obtained by contacting: Tina Culbertson, Florida Department of Law Enforcement, Criminal Justice Professionalism Division, P.O. Box 1489, Tallahassee, FL 32302 or by Telephone at [phone].