All elements of the selection process for sworn personnel shall be based upon criteria and minimum qualifications that are strictly job-related. All elements shall be administered, scored, evaluated and interpreted in a uniform manner. Applicants will be screened out at this point if they fail to meet any of the above criteria. Applicants who are screened out will receive an email or letter stating they are no longer being considered for the requested position.
Any applicants that are determined ineligible for employment shall be notified in writing within 30 days of the determination of ineligibility. The notification will inform the applicant if they are allowed to re-apply in the future.
These files will remain in the filing system, and will not be permitted outside the Personnel Office except by order of the Sheriff. All medical and HIPPA related documents will be maintained within a separate sealed envelope within the personnel file. Sworn employees who are terminated for cause are not eligible for re-employment.
Process When vacancies occur: Applications are reviewed for detail and experience. Complete applications are reviewed by Management Services as received, and then forwarded to Personnel. Interviews are scheduled with the Applicant Screening Board.
When vacancies exist, interviews are scheduled from the current pool of completed applications. Applicants will be administered a psychological screening exam to determine emotional and psychological fitness. Psychological screening will be scheduled immediately following successful completion of the oral interview.
