Criminal history background check of applicants.
Columbus City Codes § 161.09
in effect161.09 - Criminal history background check of applicants.
The division of fire in performing background investigation on applicants for appointment as firefighters is authorized and directed to obtain a criminal history background check to be used in determining the fitness of the applicant to be appointed as a firefighter. This criminal history background check is required in order to protect the public health and welfare since firefighters are engaged in direct service and contact with the public.
(Ord. 346-88.)
Source: City of Columbus, City Codes and City Charter (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/oh/columbus/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=TIT1ADCO_CH161EMPRGE_161.09CRHIBACHAPFetched: 10/27/2026
