§ 55-15. Mandatory screening.  


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  • A. 
    All applications for employment with the Town of Brookhaven which would, if accepted, involve placement in a sensitive position shall be forwarded by the Director of Personnel to the Director of Public Safety for screening to determine if such applicant is a registered sex offender.
    B. 
    The Director of Public Safety shall screen such persons by contacting the New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services, or other agency maintaining a database of individuals required to register pursuant to the provisions Article 6-C of the New York State Correction Law, or other applicable law, either telephonically or through the Division's website, to determine whether such person is listed as a sex offender. Any information collected by the Director of Public Safety shall be forwarded to the Director of Personnel, and upon a finding that said applicant is on the database as a sex offender, the Director of Personnel shall notify the applicant for employment that the application has been denied in writing and the reason for such denial.