Criminal Background Check Authorization
I understand the Park District is required by state statute [70 ILCS 1205/8-23] to obtain criminal conviction information concerning applicants and shall perform a criminal background check for applicants for all positions, including the position for which you have applied. Pursuant to said statute, certain convictions shall automatically disqualify the applicant from consideration for working for the Park District. All other convictions shall not automatically disqualify the applicant from consideration, but rather, the conviction will be considered in relationship to the specific job. Applicants are not obligated to disclose sealed or expunged records of conviction. Further, the Park District complies with all aspects of the Illinois Human Rights Act and other applicable laws regarding, for instance, requirements for pre-adverse action notices, adverse action notices and interactive discussions to determine the relevance of convictions to the job position.
I herby authorize the Geneseo Park District to conduct an investigation of possible criminal offenses in my background, as required by section 8-23 of the Park District Code. (70ILCS1205/8-23)