Chapter 3 – Personnel, Training, and Employee Relations

32020.7.2 Exception for Re‑taking PC Section 832 Examination

• Any correctional peace officer who is returning from a break in service of three years or longer as a California peace officer shall be required to again pass the examination approved under PCPenal Code section 832 unless he or she:

  • Is returning to a management position that is at the second level of supervision or higher.

  • Has successfully requalified for a basic course through the Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training.

  • Has maintained proficiency through teaching the course described under Penal Code section 832, subdivision (a).

  • During the break in California service, was continuously employed as a peace officer in another state or at the federal level.

  • Was continuously employed as a custodial officer after being appointed as a peace officer pursuant to Penal Code section 830.1, subdivision (c).
    These exceptions do not apply to weapons qualification examinations.