Selection and Hiring

(1) Written policy and procedure shall specify that the selection, retention, and promotion of all personnel is on the basis of merit and specified qualifications to include the following: (a) eligibility for appointment as a correction officer or other security employee a person shall be at least 19 years old, have a high school diploma or its equivalent, and be physically fit; and, (b) eligibility requirements for professional, treatment, administrative and other positions shall be established by the Sheriff/facility administrator in accordance with the duties and responsibilities of the position and with any legal requirements for certification, licensing or training. (2) Written policy and procedure shall encourage promotion from within the organization. (3) Written policy and procedure shall specify that equal employment opportunity exists for all positions. There shall be no discrimination in hiring on the grounds of race, color, religion, national origin, handicap, creed or sex. (4) In accordance with state and federal statutes, the county correctional facility shall conduct a criminal record check on all new employees to ascertain whether there are criminal convictions which may have a specific relationship to job performance. 914.02: continued (5) Written policy and procedure shall provide that all employees who have daily direct contact with inmates receive a physical examination prior to job assignment. All other employees shall receive a medical screening prior to job assignment. Provisions shall exist for re-examination when necessary.