The Police Civil Service Board shall establish the qualifications for police officer positions to be filled without competition that shall include, at minimum:
A. The applicant must hold current certification as a police officer by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania under the Municipal Police Officer Education and Training Commission (MPOETC) pursuant to 53 Pa.C.S.S § 2161 et seq., out-of-state applicants must contact the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Municipal Police Officers' Education and Training Commission and obtain the full waiver form, complete the assessment test, and obtain MPOETC certification prior to appointment.