The Saint Paul Police Background Unit is established as a staff function of the Support Services and Administration Division and is managed by the division executive along with the manager of the Human Resources Unit. This function conducts employment background investigations when the department plans to hire employees. This function may also be called to conduct employment backgrounds for other city agencies. Proper fees and expenses are forwarded to the department by the appropriate outside agency.

Background investigations are conducted in accordance with Minnesota Statutes Chapter 13, Chapter 181, 626.87, Minnesota Rule 6700.0700, Minimum Selection Standards, Board of Peace Officers Standards and Training: Training and Licensing.

Revised June 18, 2019

Last Edited: June 18, 2019