17-30-11. Probationary period of appointment.
(1) Any peace officer appointed under Section 17-30-10 shall serve a probationary period
of 12 consecutive months, during which time he may be discharged by the appointing authority.
(2) The probationary period shall be extended beyond the 12 months under Subsection
(1) as necessary for an officer who has not yet satisfactorily completed an approved peace officer
training program and also received a certificate of completion, under Title 53, Chapter 6, Peace
Officer Standards and Training Act.
(3) (a) Continuance in the position after the expiration of the probationary period
constitutes a permanent appointment.
(b) Service under a temporary or emergency appointment is not considered as part of the
probationary period.
(4) A person removed during the probationary period may not be placed on the eligible
register again without having passed another regular examination.
Amended by Chapter 149, 2007 General Session
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