Sec. 3.5. A probation officer may not carry a handgun in any vehicle or on or about the probation officer's body while acting in the scope of employment as a probation officer unless all of the following conditions are met:
(1) The appointing court enters an order authorizing the probation officer to carry the handgun while on duty.
(2) The probation officer successfully completes a handgun safety course certified by the law enforcement training board under IC 5-2-1-9(n).