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EXHIBIT A <br /> BASIC BACKGROUND INVESTIGATIONS <br /> 1 . PST discusses the department's scope of work, essential attributes to screen for, <br /> etc. <br /> 2. Candidate completes Personal History Statement; notarizes signatures; <br /> completes a necessary waiver and notification forms; submits to PST. <br /> PST reviews information provided, PHS, etc. <br /> 3. PST conducts records/data checks <br /> • Public Records Checkl <br /> • WA Criminal history conviction information <br /> • Pending convictions and/or outstanding warrants <br /> • Federal Court Check <br /> • Sex Offender Registration <br /> • Credit Check/Prior Address History <br /> • SSN Verification <br /> • Department of Licensing Records (driver's license) (may be submitted by <br /> candidate) <br /> 4. Personal History Questionnaire (PHQ) completed by the applicant online. <br /> 5. One-on-one comprehensive in-person interview with the candidate. <br /> 6. For entry-level candidates, telephonic interviews of significant references <br /> (approx. 6-12 telephonic interviews). May conduct in-person or onsite interviews <br /> as requested by the client agency. Second-tier references may also be <br /> contacted as necessary. <br /> ■ For management/executive and lateral candidates, onsite visits will be <br /> conducted. Will visit current/past agencies; meet with coworkers, <br /> supervisors, subordinates, government officials, citizens, community <br /> leaders, etc. <br /> 7. Summary Report to the Client <br /> • Summary of interviews <br /> • Findings <br /> • Records check reports <br /> • Personal History Statement <br /> • Personal History Questionnaire Report <br /> • Documents, Certificates <br /> 8. PST meets with Client staff— debrief(optional) <br /> CONSIDERATIONS <br /> ■ The Client will notify PST of any issues or other areas they may want to <br /> examine closely on any candidate. <br /> • The Client is aware that the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) applies to background <br /> checks conducted by third-party investigators. The Client must provide a copy of the <br /> background check report to a candidate before taking an adverse employment <br /> decision based on the reports/records. As a third-party investigator, the FCRA <br /> prohibits PST from reporting certain adverse information beyond seven (7) years <br /> 11 <br />