Professional Standards

Criminal Justice Professional Standards

DPSST's Criminal Justice Professional Standards unit exists to ensure individuals applying for and holding DPSST certification are above reproach. Professional Standards is responsible for the denial or revocation of certifications held by public safety professionals who do not meet, or fall below the Board’s standards.

certification.scheduling@dpsst.oregon.gov
503-378-4411

All individuals certified in a criminal justice discipline are subject to the Board’s moral fitness standards. This includes police, corrections, parole & probation, OLCC regulatory specialists, telecommunicators and emergency medical dispatchers. These individuals are referred to as public safety officers. All professional standards cases are unique and handled on a case-by-case basis.