This is the second story this week I have seen where an employee of a sub-contractor has a criminal past that has gone undetected by the contracting company. The other involved a BP-contracted oil spill cleanup company supervisor accused of raping an employee. The supervisor had a related criminal history which could have uncovered his past prior to employment. The rationale is that it is the subcontractor's responsibility to screen their employees. I agree that contracts should specify which organization is responsible for conducting the criminal history check -- but isn't there a responsibility on the part of both contracting companies to spot-check their HR systems and processes to be sure the checks are being done? It would seem logical for Company Security Officers to be conducting spot-checks of sub-contractors to mitigate the risk that sexual predators are sneaking through the system, as they seem to be doing.
The Maritime Executive Magazine :: Suspect in Sexual Assualt Case Found Working On Cruise Ship
About Me
- Dr. Kenneth Christopher, D.P,A.
- Kansas City, MO, United States
- Author of the book, Port Security Management (2009, CRC Press), which reflects the altered landscape of the post-9/11 era, providing real-world guidelines for port security management, planning, and implementation processes. Assistant Professor and Chair of Criminal Justice at Park University in Parkville, MO. and Associate Dean, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. Contact Information: Park University, 8700 NW River Park Drive, Parkville, MO, 64152. www.park.edu/cj
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