Background Investigation Consulting Services

The Vendor is required to provide for background investigation consulting services for the city manager, human resources department.
- Background Investigations for sworn police and public safety dispatchers shall be consistent with the dimensions and must comply with the standards set by the commission.
- Investigations shall comply with all applicable federal, state and city policies, rules, regulations, laws and codes including the federal fair credit reporting act and the state investigative consumer reporting agencies act.
- Background investigations are required for the following City positions:
• Police department employees (civilian and sworn)
• Fire department employees (sworn)
• Information technology department employees
- The pre-employment background investigation shall include:
• Interview of Applicant
• Review of candidate’s personal history statement
• Reference check (personal and professional) of applicant
• Neighborhood check
• Review of applicant’s criminal history
• Review of drug and alcohol use by applicant
• Review of credit history
• Review of civil records
• Review of military records
• Review of current and former employment history (including on-site reviews of employment documents)
• Review of applications to other agencies including review of the status/disposition of applications
• Review of internet and social media presence
• Verification of education requirements
• Verification of birth and citizenship
• Review of birth, marriage, and dissolution records
• Narrative-based summary report of the investigation.
- The background investigation shall be completed within 45 days of being assigned the investigation unless the City grants an extension for cause. 
- The background investigation report is to be presented to the City upon completion of the investigation.
- Contract Period/Term: 2 years
- Questions/Inquires Deadline: July 14, 2025