Section 415-106-100. Am I eligible for PSERS membership?

On or after July 1, 2006, you are eligible for PSERS membership according to the provisions in this section.

(1) Subject to the exceptions in subsection (2) of this section, you will be a PSERS member on the date you become employed in a full-time position for an employer as defined in WAC 415-106-010, provided one or more of the following applies:

(a) The position requires completion of a certified criminal justice training course and you are authorized by your employer to arrest, conduct criminal investigations, enforce the criminal laws of the state of Washington, and carry a firearm as part of the job.

(b) Your primary responsibility is to ensure the custody and security of incarcerated or probationary individuals.

(c) You are a limited authority Washington peace officer, as defined in RCW 10.93.020.

(d) Your primary responsibility is to supervise members eligible under this section.

(2) You are exempt from PSERS membership if:

(a) One or more of the exemptions in RCW 41.37.020 apply to you;

(b) You are a retirement system retiree, estopped from membership under RCW 41.04.270;

(c) You are, or have been, a PERS Plan 1 member; or

(d) You were a PERS Plan 2 or 3 member on July 1, 2006, and are not required to join PSERS membership according to WAC 415-106-110.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 41.50.050(5), 10.93.020, 41.04.270, 41.37.010 (4) and (5), and 41.37.020. WSR 08-02-046, § 415-106-100, filed 12/27/07, effective 1/27/08.]

RCW 41.50.050(5), 10.93.020, 41.04.270, 41.37.010 (4) and (5), and 41.37.020. WSR 08-02-046, § 415-106-100, filed 12/27/07, effective 1/27/08.

Rules

415-106-010,415-106-110,