Page 1 of 2 AZPOST Form SME2 (May 2020)
Arizona Peace Officer Standards and Training Board
SUBJECT MATTER EXPERT / SME INSTRUCTOR APPLICATION
To the SME Applicants: Choose from the drop-down list or write in the SME Instructor functional area for which you are applying:
IF NOT LISTED, ENTER HERE
Successful applicants shall be required to possess and maintain a level of expertise in their appointed functional area such that they
are able to advise AZPOST staff and counsel and provide testimony if required. A minimum of two years must have elapsed from the
time the applicant completed the instructor course until submission of application for the SME instructor status being sought. A
separate SME Application must be submitted for each functional area being sought. The applicant must have the endorsement of
his/her agency head (academy commander if being nominated to represent an academy) or appropriate designee. Please complete
all blocks with the desired information. Use “N/A” if appropriate. Submit completed applications to AZPOST, along with a recent
resume. The applicant will be notified in writing of his/her status.
MAILING ADDRESS (if different)
Basic Instructor Designations Held and dates attained (check all that apply)
AZPOST Defensive Tactics Instructor
List all other relevant instructor designations. NOTE: Please specify
certifying organization and date received. i.e., American Heart
Association CPR Instructor, NAFTO. Please list non-instructor schools
AZPOST General Instructor
AZPOST Firearms Instructor
AZPOST Basic FTO
AZPOST Physical Fitness Instructor
AZPOST Tactical Driver Instructor
AZPOST High Risk Vehicle Stop Instructor
APPLICANT ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
I am applying for the AZPOST Subject Matter Expert status for the topic listed above. I understand if this application is
accepted, it may be necessary to complete additional steps
prior to becoming a SME Instructor. I further acknowledge if I am
awarded AZPOST SME Instructor status, I must instruct in an AZPOST course in the same functional area at minimum of
once every two years in order to maintain SME status. If appointed, I understand I may be obligated to participate, plan,
assist, and instruct in future seminars workshops and AZPOST instructor schools as may be appropriate. At minimum, I
shall be required to maintain the level of expertise required to provide to the AZPOST Board recommendations which
promote integrity, validity and effectiveness to the POST standards and training programs, free from personal biases and
opinions. I shall not knowingly place myself in a position adverse to AZPOST, notwithstanding curriculum development
processes. AZPOST may also discontinue my SME status without cause as necessary for the betterment of the program.
AGENCY / ACADEMY ENDORSEMENT
As the agency head/academy director of this designee, I certify that the applicant has requested and been granted
permission to apply to be an AZPOST Subject Matter Expert or SME Instructor. I understand that if selected and approved,
the applicant will be required to maintain SME status as designated by AZPOST, and assist with instructing courses in the
functional area, with due regard to agency needs and impact. This individual is recommended as someone capable of
functioning in the capacity of a subject matter expert.
AZPOST / SME GROUP USE ONLY
TRAINING MANAGER SIGNATURE
Approved Denied
DATE RECEIVED BY AZPOST and INITIALS
AZPOST STAFF ASSIGNED and DATE
APPLICANT FINAL NOTIFICATION DATE/BY
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