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a. Approve and Authorize the Contracts and Purchasing Officer or their designee to execute a Non-Standard Agreement with Miller Mendel, Inc. for eSOPH background investigation system, for one (1) year effective upon signature, in the amount not to exceed $12,031; and
b. Approve and Authorize the Contracts and Purchasing Officer or their designee to execute a Non-Standard Letter Agreement with Experian for credit checks for background applicants, effective upon signature.
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RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Board of Supervisors:
a. Approve and Authorize the Contracts and Purchasing Officer or their designee to execute a Non-Standard Agreement with Miller Mendel, Inc. for eSOPH background investigation system, for one (1) year effective upon signature, in the amount not to exceed $12,031; and
b. Approve and Authorize the Contracts and Purchasing Officer or their designee to execute a Non-Standard Letter Agreement with Experian for credit checks for background applicants, effective upon signature.
SUMMARY/DISCUSSION:
MCSO is required to perform background clearances on all its personnel. Peace officer candidates have minimum selection standards as detailed in Government Code Sections 1029-1031.2. Additional restrictions are placed on peace officers by Penal Code 29805. The MCSO must perform a background check on all non-sworn employees (professional and jail support staff) which adds significant time delays to filling positions (currently, this process is contracted out).
The MCSO is seeking to implement the electronic Statement of Personal History (eSOPH) background investigation system. eSOPH is a browser based, case management software application designed to electronically conduct all steps of the background investigation process, from the acceptance of background information from the applicant to the hiring of the applicant. eSOPH is expandable and customizable. The background check requires the review of personal history statement...
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