Level II academy applicants may qualify through education or listed standards

Applicants must provide proof of an approved two-year or four-year police science or criminal justice program, or meet listed qualifications under section 80B.11H. This applies to people applying for certification through a short-course Level II academy training program established by rule. The educational program must be at an accredited institution approved by the academy. The alternative qualifications are those in section 80B.11H, subsections 1 or 3.

An applicant who has not been hired by a law enforcement agency must obtain such a hire to receive certification. This applies to applicants who complete the short-course Level II academy training program but are not already hired by a law enforcement agency. The applicant must be hired by a law enforcement agency. The hiring requirement applies to obtaining certification under this section. The hiring must occur within 18 months after the applicant completes the short-course Level II academy training program.