10/31/1988 PERSONNEL BOARD Minutes

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-3- D. Final Selection Criteria , cont : The Town ' s Physician will be given approved medical standards required for police candidates , using valid , useful , and non-discriminatory procedures . In addition to. physician ' s examination , appropriate labora- tory procedures , x-rays , and stress-cardio examination results will be reviewed by the examining physician . Each candidate will be provided with a copy of the Mashpee Police Department Employee Medical History Questionnaire , which must be com- pleted and returned to the Personnei ' Department . The Personnel Board will schedule the candidate for medical examination and related tests , and ensure that the examining physician receives completed copy of the Medical History Questionnaire . The examining , licensed physician will certify the general health of candidates on Massachusetts Criminal Justice Training Form which is returned to 'the Personnel Board ;, and Chief of Police . Said results are confidential and will be seen by only the candidate , the Police Chief and the Personnel Board , Should a candidate be disqualified for medical reasons , he/she may appeal to the Town Personnel Board within seven ( 7 ) days following said notice of disqualification . In order to be further considered for employment , the candidate must present substantial medi" cal evidence that he/'she is physically fit to perform the job of Police Officer . The decision of the Personnel Board concerning appeals of physical qualifications for any candidate will be final . Final Background Check - The Chief of Police will ensure that a background investigation is conducted of each candidate prior to appointment . The purpose of the background investigation is to determine the candidate ' s suitability for employment as a Police officer . Among other things , the background investigation must verify other State mandated minimum quali- fications for office including US citizenship , have a'.high. school educa- tion or have passed the General Educational Development exam, and possess a valid Massachusetts license (may possess . valid license from another state but will be required to obtain a Massachusetts license prior to employment ) . The background investigation of applicants will include the verification . of a candidate ' s qualifying credential to include , at a minimum : 1 . Educational achievement - obtain copies of school transcripts if possible . Contact school officials for personal information . 2 . Employment - verify employment references ; if possible , obtain supervisory evaluation of work performance and co-workers comments . 3 . Age/citizenship - verify birth data , naturalization , etc . 4 . Residence - verify current residence ; contact landlords , neighbors . 5 . Credit history 6 . Criminal history - obtain NCIC , state , local records to include driving records , FBI fingerprint check .