Law enforcement agencies: complete the Officer Status Update form any time a POST-certified officer separates from the agency, is being hired, or has a status change within an agency, including leaves of absence, agency suspensions, and other changes in employment status. Complete the form as soon as possible and no later than two business days from the effective change date. 

When in the process of hiring an officer, whether the officer has a restricted / inactive certification due to a break in service or is currently certified, the agency must complete this form before the officer is hired, along with its other pre-employment background checks. This allows POST to share information with the hiring agency, reactivate the officer’s certification before their start date (if applicable), and update both agency rosters.   

Note: use this form for officers who are already POST certified. When hiring an academy graduate, a lateral transfer from another state, or an expired officer, complete the Intake Form and Candidate Packet. To verify an officer’s certification status, visit the Officer Status Lists.