Character. A traffic control officer shall successfully pass a preemployment background investigation and may not have been convicted of a felony. A traffic control officer who fails to maintain a good character shall be relieved immediately of the authority to issue citations under these regulations and Transportation Article, §5-212.1, Annotated Code of Maryland. Experience and Education. A traffic control officer shall: Have a minimum of 1 year of experience as a security officer or in a closely related field; and Possess a high school diploma or a State equivalence certificate. Training. An individual designated as a traffic control officer shall be trained in: All provisions of COMAR 11.03.01 and 11.03.02 relating to traffic control and traffic regulations; The preparation of citations; The areas of customer service, conflict resolution, Airport operations, and organization; and Courtroom procedures, including courtroom demeanor and case presentation. The training shall consist of a minimum of 12 hours covering the subject areas in §C(1) of this regulation.