The Division of Human Resources is hereby authorized
to initiate a criminal history record check on the final candidate
for appointment to those positions in the County which have been determined
by the Division of Human Resources to warrant such investigation.
The Division of Human Resources shall process
the requests for criminal history record checks through the Department
of Public Safety, Division of Adult Detention, Office of Internal
Affairs.
The Department of Public Safety is authorized
to submit applicant fingerprint cards and/or name/date of birth request
forms and to receive state criminal history record information from
the Division of State Police, State Bureau of Identification, on behalf
of the Division of Human Resources for use in considering the suitability
of all applicants covered under this Article.
All requested criminal history record checks
will be subject to the state's required user fee, which shall be paid
for by the candidate.
All information obtained will be kept confidential
and used only in accordance with any applicable laws or regulations,
including the County and Division Policy and Procedures Manuals.
The County shall adopt a policy outlining the
permissible use of information obtained in a criminal history record
report and the measures which will be taken to assure confidentiality.
The policy shall comply with all applicable laws and regulations.