Final Rules (Amended 2022 09 19)_Rule 1 Corrected (1) - Flipbook - Page 24
RULE 5
RULE 5
APPLICATIONS AND APPLICANTS
5.1
Applications: The Human Resources Department shall issue and receive applications for a
position advertised, and shall review and verify each application for completeness, the qualifications of
the applicant for the position, including the verification of education, prior employment and military
service. All such applications shall be retained by the Human Resources Department in conjunction with
other data governing the recruitment process and shall be available for inspection by the appointing
authority.
5.2
Rejection of Application: The Human Resources Director may reject any applications
submitted for any of the following reasons:
a. Failure of the applicant to meet one or more of the announced requirements for the examination,
such as training and experience, education, certification or licensing, or other requirements.
b. False statements by the applicant with regard to any material facts.
c.
Any fraudulent practice or attempt thereof by the applicant in connection with any phase of
the recruitment and selection procedure.
d.
Criminal conviction record of an applicant including pleas of guilty and nolo contender, after
considering the following:
(1) the classification, including sensitivity or confidentiality, to which the person is
applying and whether the conviction is significant in relation to specific duties or
tasks;
(2) the nature and seriousness of the offense;
(3) the length of time elapsed since the conviction;
(4) the age of the applicant at the time of the conviction;
(5) the presence or absence of rehabilitation efforts.
Applicants for Peace Officer positions who have felony convictions shall be disqualified
pursuant to State law.
e.
Discharge from public or private employment for cause in the absence of mitigation as
provided in (d) 1 through 5 above.
f.
Discharge from the Armed Forces of the United States under conditions other than
honorable, in the absence of mitigations as provided in (d) 1 through 5 above.
g.
Reasons, other than the aforementioned, which would indicate unfitness of the applicant for
the position; upon determination of the Human Resources Director and approval by the Civil
Service Commission.
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