(A) Before the investigation is undertaken, the applicant must authorize the Police Department by written consent to undertake the investigation. The written consent must fully comply with the provisions of M.S. Ch. 13, as it may be amended from time to time, regarding the collection, maintenance, and use of the information. Except for the positions set forth in M.S. § 364.09, as it may be amended from time to time, the city will not reject an applicant for employment on the basis of the applicant’s prior conviction unless the crime is directly related to the position of employment sought and the conviction is for a felony, gross misdemeanor, or misdemeanor with a jail sentence.
(B) If the city rejects the applicant’s request on this basis, the city shall notify the applicant in writing of the following:
(1) The grounds and reasons for the denial;
(2) The applicant complaint and grievance procedure set forth in M.S. § 364.06, as it may be amended from time to time;
(3) The earliest date the applicant may reapply for employment; and
(4) All competent evidence of rehabilitation will be considered upon reapplication.
(Prior Code, § 5.5.1) (Ord. 2012-4, passed - -)