STEP 5
CHARACTER AND
BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION
Candidates must successfully pass a character and background investigation, which may include a polygraph examination, that will be graded on a pass/fail basis. As part of this process, candidates shall be required to be fingerprinted. The investigation may include, but not be limited to, verification of the qualification credentials such as age, citizenship, and driving records and examination of the candidate’s work record, criminal conviction history, educational experience, personal references, and other factors relating to the candidate’s background and life experience. The background investigation may also include a ride along and oral interview with the candidate. A candidate who fails to complete and pass the character and background investigation will be notified in writing and eliminated from the current testing process.