OAR 257-100-0045: Ignition Interlock Device Technician Qualification Standards

(1) A device may be serviced only by a person who is qualified as an ignition interlock device technician. To become a qualified ignition interlock device technician, the person must: (a) Be 18 years of age or older; (b) Not have a current ignition interlock device requirement or restriction pursuant to ORS 813.602; (c) Complete a device training program provided by the manufacturer’s representative. Proof of device technician training must include the locations, dates, and hours of training completed; (d) Complete the Knowledge and Skills Examination provided by OSP. A person must score eighty percent or higher on the Knowledge and Skills Examination to pass; (e) Sign the Ignition Interlock Device Technician Declaration (OSP Form 257-0006); (f) Pass a criminal background check as described in ORS 813.665, section (4) of this rule, and as defined by OSP policy. (2) Ignition interlock device technician certification must be renewed annually. (3) The certificate of completion for the Knowledge and Skills Examination, background check, and the declaration form for each ignition interlock device technician must be accessible by OSP at the service center. (4) Ignition interlock device technicians must be able to demonstrate proficiency with operating each ignition interlock device they are trained and qualified to perform services for. The ignition interlock technician must be capable of operating the demonstration device located at the service center as described in OAR 257-100-0025(5)(a)(I); (5) A person is not qualified to be an ignition interlock device technician if the person has been convicted of in any jurisdiction of any of the following offenses or an offense under federal law or from another state, which is equivalent to any of the following offenses: (a) Unlawful possession, delivery, or manufacture of a controlled substance if the conviction occurred within two years of the date of the application; (b) An offense which gives rise to an obligation to report as a sex offender and register as a sex offender under ORS Chapter163A. (6) If an ignition interlock technician is convicted in this state or any jurisdiction, of an offense listed in ORS 813.665 or section (5) of this rule, or an offense under federal law or from another state which is equivalent to offenses listed in ORS 813.665 or section (5) of this rule, or becomes required to have an ignition interlock device pursuant to ORS 813.602, then the following applies; (a) The technician becomes disqualified as an ignition interlock device technician; (b) The technician must notify their manufacturer’s representative(s) that the person is no longer qualified to be an ignition interlock device technician in Oregon. (c) Upon notification by the technician, the manufacturer’s representative must notify OSP of the disqualifying factor within 7 calendar days. (7) In addition to section (1) of this rule, a person seeking qualification as a mobile service center Ignition Interlock Device Technician must: (a) Possess valid Oregon driving privileges; or (b) Possess valid driving privileges in the state in which residency is obtained, if not the State of Oregon. (8) The person requesting to become an ignition interlock device technician, or the manufacturer’s representative on the person’s behalf, must submit the following documentation to the Oregon State Police Ignition Interlock Device Oversight Program: (a) Copy of the Knowledge and Skills Examination Certification of Completion as described in section (1)(d) of this rule; (b) Completed Ignition Interlock Device Technician Declaration as described in section (1)(e) of this rule; (c) Completed IID Technician Background Check Request Form (257-0031) pursuant to section (1)(f) of this rule; (d) A photo copy of the Ignition Interlock Device Technician’s state issued identification card, state issued driver’s license, U.S. Passport, U.S. military identification card, or other government issued identification card; and (e) A check or money order for the amount of $10, addressed to the Oregon State Police Ignition Interlock Device Program.