2021/10/27 Council Agenda Packet

EXHIBIT A BASIC BACKGROUND INVESTIGATIONS SCOPE OF WORK 1. PST discusses with department scope of work, important attributes to screen for, etc. 2. Candidate completes Personal History Statement; notarizes signatures; completes a necessary waiver and notification forms; submits to PST. PST reviews information provided; PHS, etc. 3. PST conducts records/data checks • Public Records Check' • WA Criminal history conviction information • Pending convictions and/or outstanding warrants • Federal Court Check • Sex Offender Registration • Credit Check/Prior Address History • SSN Verification • Department of Licensing Records (driver's license) (may be submitted by candidate) 4. Personal History Questionnaire (PHQ) completed by the applicant online. 5. One-on-one comprehensive in -person interview with the candidate. 6. For entry-level candidates, telephonic interviews of significant references (approx. 6-12 telephonic interviews). May conduct in -person or onsite interviews as requested by the client agency. Second -tier references may also be contacted, as necessary. ■ For management/executive and lateral candidates, onsite visits will be conducted. Will visit current/past agencies; meet with coworkers, supervisors, subordinates, government officials, citizens, community leaders, etc. 7. Summary Report to the Client • Summary of interviews • Findings • Records check reports • Personal History Statement • Personal History Questionnaire Report • Documents, Certificates 8. PST meets with Client staff — debrief (optional) CONSIDERATIONS • The Client will notify PST of any issues or other areas they may want to examine closely on any candidate. • The Client is aware that the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) applies to background checks conducted by third -party investigators. The Client must provide a copy of the background check report to a candidate before taking an adverse employment decision based on the reports/records. As a third -party investigator, the FCRA prohibits PST from reporting certain adverse information beyond seven (7) years (for positions with an annual salary under $75,000). • PST is a licensed Private Investigative Agency with the State of Washington. • PST will contact the Client at any point during a candidate's background investigation when potentially disqualifying information is obtained. The Client will advise PST on how to proceed at that point. • The Client will provide PST with any relevant information on each candidate, such as a copy of the Client's employment application completed by the candidate, waivers, special requests, etc. • PST personnel have extensive investigation and/or law enforcement investigative experience. PST investigators are WA licensed unarmed Private Investigators. 1 Client is required to run checks on government databases that Contractor does not have access to, such as WACIC, NCIC, DOL, etc. Specialized Services Agreement Page 8 of 8 PST Investigations City of Everett, WA 2022 Public Safety Testing, Inc.