DPSST Statutes (ORS) and Rules (OAR)
The Department of Public Safety Standards and Training (DPSST) and the Board on Public Safety Standards and Training (Board), adopt administrative rules that set the minimum standards for training and the certification or licensure of criminal justice public safety professionals, fire service professionals, private security providers, private investigators, and polygraph examiners. These rules help DPPST carry out statutory requirements and act in accordance with the Agency's mission, to promote excellence in public safety.
For all of the Oregon Revised Statutes (ORS) that govern the Board's certification and licensure programs please visit the
Oregon State Legislature.
ORS Chapter 181A includes criminal justice public safety professionals, fire service professionals, and private security providers.
ORS Chapter 703 includes polygraph examiners and private investigators.
Proposed Rule Changes
DPSST filed Notices of Proposed Rulemaking for the following administrative rules. Proposed rulemaking includes rule changes that are under consideration, but not yet adopted. All agency rulemaking notices are published by the Secretary of State in the
Oregon Bulletin.
DPSST welcomes comments on proposed rules. Written comments may be submitted by e-mail or mail to the following:
Mail: DPSST Rules Coordinator, 4190 Aumsville Hwy SE, Salem, OR 97317
The Rulemaking Document provided with each rule change below provides a copy of the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking showing the rule text revisions (additions shown with underlined text and deletions shown with strikethrough text).
Division 8 - Criminal Justice
Amending background investigation and psychological evaluation requirements for implementation of House Bill 2936.
These rule changes implement House Bill 2936 (2021 Legislative Session). These rule changes are expected to become effective July 1, 2023. OAR 259-008-0015 provides the updates to the background standards to meet the requirements of HB 2936. OAR 259-008-0010 and OAR 259-008-0011 include the standards for the psychological screening that is required as part of the uniform background checklist under HB 2936. These background investigation and psychological evaluation standards will apply when hiring any police officer, reserve officer, corrections officer, parole and probation officer, regulatory specialist, telecommunicator, or emergency medical dispatcher.
Amending: OAR 259-008-0010, 259-008-0011, 259-008-0015 & 259-008-0080
Last Day for Comment: January 21, 2023
Temporary Rules
DPSST filed Temporary Administrative Orders for the following temporary administrative rules. The Rulemaking Document provided with each rule change below provides a copy of the Temporary Administrative Order showing the rule text revisions (additions shown with underlined text and deletions shown with strikethrough text).
Recent Permanent Rule Changes
DPSST filed Permanent Administrative Orders for the following administrative rules. The Rulemaking Document provided with each rule change below provides a copy of the Permanent Administrative Order showing the rule text revisions (additions shown with
underlined text and deletions shown with
strikethrough text). Each permanent rule change is available through the
Secretary of State beginning on the effective date of the rule change. The list includes Orders filed within the past 180 days.
Division 9 - Fire
Adopting the 2022 Edition of NFPA 1033 for DPSST Fire Investigator Certifications.
This rule change updates the DPSST certification requirements for the NFPA Fire Investigator certification by adopting the most recent 2022 Edition of the NFPA Standard 1033. OAR 259-009-0005 is amended to update the definition for NFPA Fire Investigator. OAR 259-009-0062 is amended to adopt the 2022 Edition of the NFPA 1033 Standard for Professional Qualifications for Fire Investigator. The rule changes outline training, task book and testing requirements. There are multiple tracks to obtain this certification that recognize completion of national training and certification programs. OAR 259-009-0065 is amended to implement new maintenance recertification requirements for the NFPA Fire Investigator certification.
Amending: OAR 259-009-0005, 259-009-0062 & 259-009-0065
Effective: August 1, 2022
Division 60 - Private Security
Adopting Rules for Senate Bill 116 Private Security Equipment, Vehicles, Uniforms and Titles.
Senate Bill 116 makes it unlawful for a private security provider or an entity that employs private security providers to possess or use in the scope of employment equipment, vehicles, uniforms or titles that imply that the provider or entity is affiliated with a public or private safety agency as defined in ORS 181A.355. The law was intended to address situations where the appearance of private security uniforms and vehicles make it difficult to differentiate between members of law enforcement and providers of private security services. OAR 259-060-0012 is adopted to communicate legislative intent and DPSST interpretation and application of the law.
Adopting OAR 259-060-0012 and Amending 259-060-0450
Effective: June 1, 2022
DPSST Rules Coordinator
Jennifer Howald
503-551-3258
DPSST, 4190 Aumsville Hwy SE, Salem, OR 97317
How to Request Notice of DPSST Rule Changes
There are two ways to request notice of DPSST's rule changes. Both options allow you to request notices for all rule changes or to request notices just for the certification or licensure program you are interested in.
2. Write or e-mail the DPSST Rules Coordinator to submit your request.