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Training Alternatives - Course Approval Guidelines

In certain situations, DCJS approves alternatives to conventional training methods. To have a training alternative approved, you must complete the following steps.

How do I get an online training course approved?

  1. Submit a written request to the Training Unit to include lesson plans with the hours of training.
     
  2. One of our staff members must be able to take the course to verify that it complies with the standards and requirements set forth in the Regulations.
     
  3. DCJS must be given administrator access to view, but not alter, the course and students’ progress.
     
  4. Include the grading and testing procedures, how results will be communicated to DCJS and safeguards against misrepresentation and falsification of results.
     
  5. List the instructor or other person available to answer student questions. Must include method of contact—email, phone, etc.—and hours of availability (i.e. Monday through Friday 9am to 5pm).
     
  6. We will be happy to set up a meeting if you wish to present your ideas for approval. Please contact the Training Unit to set up your presentation.
     

How do I get a training course approved?

  1. Submit a written request to the Training Unit to include outlines/lesson plans with the hours of training.
     
  2. The training must meet the minimum hour requirements as set forth in the Regulations. It can be longer than our minimum standards, but not shorter.
     
  3. PLEASE NOTE: Individuals seeking credit for the course must submit the application for partial training exemption (PSS_WA), $25 fee, and documentation showing successful completion of training.
     
  4. The school must also submit a roster—via fax or post office—to DCJS.
     

How do I get a conference/seminar/event approved?

  1. Submit a written request to the Training Unit that contains the title of the event, dates, hours, sponsoring organization(s), and type of in-service—private investigator, electronic security sales, etc—to which credit will be applied.
     
  2. PLEASE NOTE: this can only be applied to in-service training.
     
  3. The event must be job-related and supply current information. It must also meet the minimum hour requirements as set forth in the Regulations. It can be longer than our minimum standards, but not shorter.
     
  4. Include official documentation of the event consisting of course descriptions, topical outlines, agenda or syllabus, qualifications of speakers/instructors, and a copy of the completion certificate, if applicable. 
     
  5. PLEASE NOTE: Individuals seeking credit for the event course must submit the application for partial training exemption (PSS_WA), $25 fee, and documentation showing successful completion of training.
     

Training Unit

For more information or to submit a request for approval of your event, please contact the Training Unit.