(A) The Police Department is authorized to conduct a Minnesota computerized criminal history and driving record background investigation on applicants for positions with the city as provided by this section. This section applies only to applicants who are finalists for positions with the city, where the City Administrator has determined that conviction of a crime may relate directly to the position sought.
(B) The Police Department may not perform a background investigation unless the applicant consents in writing to the investigation and to the release of the investigation information to the City Administrator and other staff as is appropriate.
(C) An applicant’s failure to provide consent may disqualify the applicant for the position sought. The background check will not be used for subsequent determinations about the individual; a new background check must be run, requiring consent of the individual.
(Ord. 194, passed 5-2-05)