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Ohio Administrative Code (Last Updated: January 12, 2021) |
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109:2 Peace Officer Training Commission |
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Chapter109:2-3. Private Basic Course Training Program |
109:2-3-05. Certification of instructors
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(A) All instructors are required to be certified by the executive director to teach in the private security training program by the executive director. All persons requesting approval as an instructor shall submit a application on a form prescribed by the executive director indicating each topic or unit of topics for which the person is seeking approval. Supporting documentation of qualifications shall accompany the application at the time of submission.
(B) Minimum qualifications for certification as a unit instructor shall be as follows:
(1) High school graduate or possession of a "General Education Development" certificate; and
(2) Five years of full time experience in private security or a related field, as determined by the executive director. Law enforcement experience does not automatically qualify as security-related experience. The determination of applicability will be based upon the functions performed as a law enforcement officer; and
(3) Completion of a course of instruction approved by the executive director designed to prepare the individual to teach. Such courses shall include instruction in the theories of learning, teaching techniques, behavioral objectives, use of audiovisual aids, and an exercise in practice teaching. Credit for this requirement may be granted by the executive director for equivalent training or experience; and
(4) Completion of an instructor-level training program approved by the executive director which will allow a person to learn specific knowledge and skills in a unit for which certification is requested; and
(5) Persons seeking approval as a firearms instructor shall meet the requirements of this section and also provide documentation of three years full time experience as an armed security officer with the weapon for which certification is sought; and
(6) No conviction for a felony, crime of moral turpitude, offense of violence, or sexually oriented or child-victim oriented offense. Evidence of a current criminal record check through the bureau of criminal identification and investigation must be submitted with the application.
(C) Topic instructors will be certified only to teach topics within a unit or units of the curriculum, not to exceed five topics. Topic instructors shall not be eligible for approval for the firearms units. Minimum qualifications for certification as a topic instructor shall be as follows:
(1) High school diploma or "general education development" certificate; and
(a) Persons licensed, degreed, or professionally certified in particular disciplines such as medical doctors, attorneys, nurses, counselors, protection professionals and teachers of specialized subjects related to the private security training course may qualify. Persons licensed, degreed or certified in a particular discipline may be eligible to teach all topics within their area of expertise; or
(b) Persons formally recognized for their professional competency in the security, health, fire safety or other related areas must have a minimum of two years of experience; and
(2) No conviction for a felony, crime of moral turpitude, offense of violence, or sexually oriented or child-victim oriented offense. Evidence of a current criminal record check through the bureau of criminal identification and investigation must be submitted with the application.
(D) Renewal of certification
(1) Unit instructors shall renew their certification every three years. At least sixty days and no more than ninety days prior to expiration of the certificate, the instructor shall file, on a form prescribed by the executive director, the following:
(a) Written evidence from the commander(s) that the instructor has taught in at least two commission-approved courses during the most recent certification period; and
(b) Must attend, during the most recent certification period, at least fifteen clock hours of professional development or continuing education relative to at least one of the areas for which the individual is certified. Documentation of attendance or completion from the training agency or institution must be submitted.
(2) Topic instructors shall renew their certification every three years. At least sixty days and no more than ninety days prior to expiration of the certificate, the instructor shall file, on a form prescribed by the executive director, the following:
(a) Written evidence from the commander(s) that the instructor has taught in at least two commission-approved private security courses during the most recent certification period; and
(b) Proof that certification or license submitted as basis for original certification or most recent renewal is still valid, or has been renewed and is in good standing with the issuing body, or present documentation that they are still actively involved in the participation or practice of the topic area or areas for which certification was granted.
(E) The executive director may deny, suspend, revoke, or refuse to renew certification of an individual for the following reasons:
(1) Failure to meet the minimum qualifications for instructor certification listed in paragraphs (B) and (C) of this rule;
(2) Failure to meet renewal criteria;
(3) Failure to meet renewal deadline;
(4) Submission of falsified records or renewal documentation; or
(5) Unacceptable performance evaluations;
(6) Conviction for a felony, crime of moral turpitude, offense of violence, or sexually oriented or child-victim oriented offense; or
(7) Any other good cause shown.
(F) Should the executive director refuse to issue or renew a certificate, or choose to suspend or revoke an individual's certification, the executive director will comply with rule 109:2-3-13 of the Administrative Code.