Rule 29 Hiring Standards
Effective January 31, 2016
Each agency hiring a Basic certified peace officer, Provisionally certified peace officer, or Reserve certified peace officer should first ensure that they meet the POST minimum standards of employment:
(a)		Individuals must hold current Basic, Provisional or Reserve certification in 	the state of Colorado. Hiring agency will confirm certification with POST or 	utilize this weblink to verify current POST certifications.

(b)		Each agency should complete a comprehensive agency background 	investigation, which may include:

(I)	Criminal record checks - local, state, and national
(II)	Employment history checks
(III)	Driving record check
(IV)	Polygraph
(V)	Citizenship or legal residency verification
(VI)	Personal history statements
(VII)	Neighborhood checks
(VIII)	Relatives/personal references checks
(IX)	Credit records check
(X)	Any other investigative measures that the agency finds appropriate 

(c)		Employment in the state of Colorado as a Basic peace officer, Provisional 	peace officer, or Reserve peace officer as defined in § 16-2.5-102, § 24-31-	308 and § 16-2.5-110, C.R.S. requires completion of a physical and 	psychological evaluation within one year prior to the date of appointment.

(d)		Any person renewing their Colorado Basic certification must complete a 	physical and psychological evaluation within one year prior to the date of 	appointment. 

(e)		The physical and psychological evaluation affirmation must be submitted to 	POST.

(f)		Any person separating from one agency and appointed by another agency 	must complete a physical and psychological evaluation if one has not been 	conducted within the preceding three years and made available to the 	receiving agency.

(g)		Each agency shall comply with the requirements for physical and 	psychological evaluations pursuant to § 24-31-303(5), C.R.S.