Firearms Qualification. All CFO's hired subsequent to January 1, 1988 shall be required to qualify with a department approved firearm as part of his/her job assignment. Anyone who does not qualify shall be reviewed in a case by case basis for a possible exemption. All CFO's shall qualify in accordance with the Department's established qualification procedures as follows: All personnel who carry firearms in the performance of his/her duty shall meet the standards for qualification set forth by the Sheriff. Personnel must meet the standards for qualifications with each firearm they carry while on duty. No Correctional Facility Officer will be permitted to carry a weapon while on duty they are not qualified with, and the minimal acceptance performance will be seventy percent (70%) of the total possible score. A pass/fail performance level scoring method may also be used at the discretion of the Sheriff. If a corrections officer cannot meet minimum firearm qualifications he/she shall apply to the Firearms Review Board for a waiver. The Firearms Review Board shall consist of the following members: (1) Chief Firearms Instructor: Chairman (2) Corrections Officer firearm instructor (3) Union Representative After reviewing a written request from the corrections officer a hearing will be held by the Review Board. The officer requesting the waiver will be present and a hearing conducted. The Review Board will make a written recommendation to the Sheriff as to whether the waiver request will be denied or approved. Approval will require a majority vote. Upon receipt of a written report from the Review Board the Sheriff will deny or approve the waiver in writing to the employee.
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