A comprehensive background investigation file shall include a detailed report summarizing all findings and reports of each applicant’s background and eligibility based on hiring standards and any applicable codes and regulations. A. Doña Ana County Public Safety background investigation report will, at a minimum, address the following areas: 1. A narrative based summary of the applicant’s background investigation. This summary will reflect the below-listed aspects of the background investigation, and articulate any concerns that were discovered as a result of the background investigation. 2. A review of the candidate’s personal history statement. 3. A photograph of the applicant. 4. Verification of birth and citizenship. 5. Social Security Number (SSN)-Trace and Address Locator verification to determine name and name variations used by the individual such as maiden, divorced or previous names; other names associated with the SSN, current and former addresses associated with that SSN, and date of birth. 6. Employment verification and history. 7. Validating licenses and certifications. 8. Verification and contacts with the applicant’s professional references. 9. Verification and contacts with the applicant’s personal references. 10. Education background and verification. This section should verify that the applicant has either graduated from an accredited high school or has passed the General Education Development (GED) Test, or has passed a State approved high school equivalency examination. Copies of transcripts and diplomas from colleges and universities must be included.
