Columbia Applicant screening process ordinance (§ 19-161)

(a) The screening process of applicants shall include one or any combination of the following as determined by the director, in consultation with the department head:

(1) Oral interviews;

(2) Evaluation of experience;

(3) Education and training;

(4) Reference checks;

(5) Written examinations;

(6) Performance evaluations;

(7) Medical examinations;

(8) Intelligence tests;

(9) Psychological evaluations;

(10) Background investigations;

(11) Physical agility/dexterity tests;

(12) Other measures as the need arises.

(b) Reasonable measures shall be taken by the director to establish the reliability and validity of the various screening processes.