(1) Each employee is subject to an extensive background investigation, including credit check.

(2) Each employee shall successfully complete any Montana law enforcement academy courses required by the motor carrier services division.

(3) In addition, each employee must successfully complete the M.C.S. division's training program.

(4) An entry level officer must also successfully serve a probationary period of nine months.

(5) Prior to making arrests as provided in 61-12-206 , MCA, an employee must execute the prescribed code of ethics.

(6) The employee must also take the official oath of office, which is filed with the secretary of state.

(7) Each employee must meet the requirements set forth in section 7-32-303 (2) , MCA.