§ 3-224. APPLICANTS WITH FELONY, MISDEMEANOR CONVICTION.

(a)

Except as otherwise provided herein, conviction (including pleas of guilty and nolo contendre) of a felony or of any misdemeanor which in the judgment of the Director evidences moral turpitude on the part of the candidate shall be prima facie grounds for said candidate's removal from any list, or rejection of such candidate's application.

(b)

The Director, in rejecting an application or removing from any list the name of a candidate, shall consider the seriousness and type of offense as it relates to the nature and sensitivity of the position being applied for. The candidate may present evidence of rehabilitation to the Director. A list of factors to be considered by the Director in assessing rehabilitation or lack thereof shall include but not be limited to:

(1)

All circumstances surrounding the conduct giving rise to the conviction;

(2)

The length of time that has passed since the unlawful conduct took place;

(3)

The age of the candidate when the conduct took place;

(4)

Any specific efforts in furtherance of rehabilitation taken by the candidate.

(c)

Notwithstanding any other provision of this section, no application shall be processed for, or appointment made to the position of Peace Officer for any applicant or candidate who has suffered any felony conviction or conviction of any misdemeanor involving moral turpitude.

(d)

Action of the Director under subsection (a) or subsection (b) hereof may be reviewed by the Board pursuant to Section 2-1642.1 of this article.

(Added Ord. 79-32, § 2, eff. 3-16-79)