Perf-Based Stds, Adult Corr. Inst. 5th ed March 2021

Performance Standard 1C: Personnel

Criminal Record Check 5-ACI-1C-14 (Ref. 4-4061)

A criminal record check is conducted on all new employees, contractors, and volunteers prior to assuming their duties to identify whether there are criminal convictions that have a specific relationship to job performance.This record will include comprehensive identifier information to be collected and run against law enforcement indices. If suspect information on matters with potential ter- rorism connections is returned on a desirable applicant, it is forwarded to the local Joint TerrorismTask Force (JTTF) or another similar agency. Comment : The institutions administrators should know of any criminal conviction that could directly affect an employee’s job performance in an institutional setting. Comprehensive identifiers may include current name, birth name, date of birth, social security number, address, phone number, copy of driver’s license, copy of passport (if any), and similar information. Such information is run against NCIC criminal histories, criminal indices, and wants and warrants.

Protocols : Written policy and procedure.

Process Indicators : Personnel records.

Physical Examination 5-ACI-1C-15 (Ref. 4-4062)

Written policy, procedure, and practice provide that employees who have di- rect contact with inmates receive a physical examination prior to job assign- ment.All other employees receive a medical screening prior to job assignment. Employees receive reexaminations according to a defined need or schedule. Comment : Staff whose responsibilities include security and control or regular di- rect contact with inmates must have physical examinations to protect their health and ensure that they can carry out their assignments effectively. The basic health status of all employees should be evaluated against the specific requirements of their assignments. Physical examination and screening procedures may be estab- lished by the appropriate medical authority in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.

Protocols : Written policy and procedure.

Process Indicators : Personnel records.

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