(a) Every peace officer candidate shall participate in an oral interview to determine suitability to perform the duties of a peace officer. The interview shall take place prior to making a conditional offer of employment.

(b) The interview shall be conducted by the department head, one or more representatives of the department, the appointing authority or designee, and/or an oral panel consisting of at least one department employee.

(c) The POST Interviewing Peace Officer Candidates: Hiring Interview Guidelines (2009) provides assistance in conducting the oral interview. The use of the manual is discretionary; except that oral interviews shall address, at a minimum, the six POST Interview Factors herein incorporated by reference described in the manual: Experience, Problem Solving Ability, Communication Skills, Interest/Motivation, Interpersonal Skills, and Community Involvement/Awareness.