R251-105-3. General Requirements

  It is the policy of the Department that applicants for employment:

  (1) shall, for POST-certified positions, be a citizen of the United States;

  (2) shall, for POST-certified positions, be a minimum of 21 years of age;

  (3) shall, as a minimum, be the holder of a high school diploma or furnish evidence of successful completion of an examination indicating an equivalent achievement;

  (4) may be required to pass pre-employment tests depending on position requirements;

  (5) shall be free from any physical, emotional, or mental conditions which would prevent the applicant from performing the essential functions of the job;

  (6) shall not have been convicted of a crime for which the applicant could have been imprisoned in a penitentiary of this or another state and shall not have been convicted of an offense involving unlawful sexual conduct, physical violence, or the unlawful sale of a controlled substance. This subsection may not apply to all positions;

  (7) shall, if required, become a POST-certified officer and maintain certification through successful completion of at least 40 hours of POST training per fiscal year; and

  (8) may undergo a background investigation which may include verification of personal history, employment history and criminal records check.