Background Checks: Difference between revisions
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===== Q: What if I was accused of a crime but not convicted? ===== | ===== Q: What if I was accused of a crime but not convicted? ===== | ||
''A: We are concerned only with a crime or crimes you were convicted of, not accused of. Being accused of a crime does not obstruct a prospective volunteer from | ''A: We are concerned only with a crime or crimes you were convicted of, not accused of. Being accused of a crime does not obstruct a prospective volunteer from activation as a PBEM volunteer.'' | ||
===== Q: What if I think | ===== Q: I am accused of a crime but the case is in process. Can I volunteer? ===== | ||
''A: Yes, you can still volunteer with PBEM. However, if a conviction is handed down and the offense meets policy thresholds for barring you from activating as a PBEM volunteer, PBEM will revoke your Active status regardless whether you intend to appeal. If the conviction is reversed on appeal, PBEM will re-activate you as a volunteer upon your request.'' | |||
===== Q: Does your background check discover juvenile offenses? ===== | |||
''A: No.'' | |||
===== Q: What if I have a conviction I think was unjust? ===== | |||
''A: We almost never make exceptions to this policy, but they are not unheard of. If you feel your situation justifies an exception, PBEM Community Preparedness staff can have a conversation with you about it (note that those conversations must include a minimum of two staff persons). Community Preparedness staff will evaluate your claim and decide whether a policy exception is warranted. If the exception is denied, the petitioner may appeal to the Director of the Portland Bureau of Emergency Management for a final decision.'' | ''A: We almost never make exceptions to this policy, but they are not unheard of. If you feel your situation justifies an exception, PBEM Community Preparedness staff can have a conversation with you about it (note that those conversations must include a minimum of two staff persons). Community Preparedness staff will evaluate your claim and decide whether a policy exception is warranted. If the exception is denied, the petitioner may appeal to the Director of the Portland Bureau of Emergency Management for a final decision.'' | ||
===== Q: Does a poor driving record count in the criminal background check? ===== | |||
''A: Infractions (such as most speeding tickets) are immaterial in our criminal background check. If that were not the case, PBEM would have to fire Jeremy. However, a select few NET volunteers are certified as drivers for the bureau. A volunteer prospectively assigned to that detail will have their driving record evaluated with the volunteer's permission.'' | |||
== Additional questions == | == Additional questions == | ||
If your question is not answered above, please [Mailto:net@portlandoregon.gov?subject=Background%20check%20question email us]. | If your question is not answered above, please [Mailto:net@portlandoregon.gov?subject=Background%20check%20question email us]. | ||
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