PST Curriculum/ Study Guide Exam Registration
Individuals must complete a state approved PST training program or provide proof of employment as a PST or state-certified firefighter prior to April 1, 2012, to be eligible to take the exam. A completed exam application should be submitted to the Department. Applicants will receive an approval to test letter containing a unique ID number which will be used at the exam. Applicants may register for an exam on the exam application or opt to register on-line at a later date.
Sworn state-certified law enforcement officers:
The requirement for certification as a 911 PST is waivedfor a person employed as a sworn state-certified law enforcement officer,provided the officer:
a. Is selected by his or her chief executive toperform as a 911 PST;
b. Performs as a 911 PST on an occasional orlimited basis; AND
c. Passes the Department's PST examiniation.
The examination fee is waived for sworn law enforcement officers who wish to take the examination under this exemption. An exam application must be submitted to register for an exam.
To take the state exam, individuals must submit an exam application with appropriate documentation and fees. Applicants will receive an approval to test letter with instructions on registering for the exam.
Training Programs
Training programs must follow the Department of Education's Public Safety Telecommunication Curriculum Framework. , and consist of not less than 232 hours. Agencies/school wishing to become a department approved training program shall submit form DH 5067, 911 Public Safety Telecommunicator Training Program Application with supporting attachments. The training program application should be carefully reviewed. Information on what is required to be included with the application; definition of specific terms; and time-frames are all included on the application.
Fees
- Exam Fee - $75
- Initial Certification Application Fee - $50
- Renewal Certification Application Fee - $50
- Reactiviation Fee (late renewal) - $50
- Reactivation Fee (from voluntary inactive status) - $50
- Replacement Card Fee - $25
- Name Change Fee - $25
- Public Safety Telecommunication Course Equivalency Application - $50