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Background Checks for Members
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Standard Operating Guidelines
General Policy #2:
(12/01/03)
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Purpose
It is the intent of the Franklin County
Department of Public Safety to insure that any person who works or
volunteers for any county department is of a suitable background to
ensure public safety and trust.
Guideline
General
The Director of Public Safety or his
designee will review the criminal record and driving record of all
individuals wishing to provide emergency services to the county.
Standards for disqualification are based
on State EMS guidelines for certification as well as those standards
set forth by the Department of Public Safety.
Disqualifying Findings
Any felony conviction within the past
seven years.
Any felony conviction involving crimes of
a violent nature, weapon violations, drug violations, or crimes
involving sexual misconduct.
Any conviction involving the abuse or
exploitation of children.
Has ever been convicted of a any crime of
a person entrusted to their care or protection in which the victim is a
patient or a resident of a health care facility.
More than two misdemeanor convictions
involving areas listed above.
Any conviction of DUI or similar nature
in the past three years.
Anyone under any enforcement action from
the VA Office of EMS or other recognized state or national healthcare
provider licensing or certifying body may not be a member of any EMS
agency or participate in EMS operations during the enforcement
period.
Any member who has committed crimes
against any organization in the Franklin County Public Safety
system.
Findings which may result in
disqualification
Any history of violations and/or
convictions that indicate that the individual may not be suitable to
perform the work considered.
Disqualified Individuals
An individual found to be disqualified
may not be a member of any county agency nor provide emergency services
work of any kind in the County of Franklin.
Confidentiality
All
information obtained through the background investigation will be held
confidential.
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