Iowa Admin. Code r. 201-51.9

Current through Register Vol. 47, No. 11, December 11, 2024

Rule 201-51.9 - Minimum standards for facility personnel

(1)Requirements for employment. No person shall be recruited, selected or appointed to serve as a holding facility administrator unless the person:

a. Is 18 years of age or older

b. Is able to read and write in English.

c. Is of good moral character as determined by a thorough background investigation including a fingerprint search conducted of local, state and national fingerprint files.

d. Is not by reason of conscience or belief opposed to the use of force, when appropriate or necessary to fulfill the person's duties.

e. Has the ability to perform the essential elements of the position as defined in the department job specification.

f. Is an appropriate candidate for employment as demonstrated by qualified psychological screening.

(2)Minimum standard for retention. No employee who has demonstrated inappropriate action beyond a reasonable degree, who is not psychologically fit for facility employment, or who has repeatedly failed to observe these rules shall be retained.

(3)Conflict of interest. No person working in a facility shall transact any business with any detainee, nor shall any person working in a facility arrange through another party any business transaction with a detainee. The facility shall have a written code of ethics that shall be provided to all employees. At a minimum, the code shall:

a. Prohibit staff from using their official positions to secure privileges for themselves or others.

b. Prohibit staff from engaging in activities that constitute a conflict of interest.

Iowa Admin. Code r. 201-51.9