The Personnel Unit includes the Background Section that conducts intensive background investigations scrutinizing the criminal, prior work performance and credit histories of each applicant to ensure they meet the high standards of employment maintained by the Sheriff's Office. The Personnel Unit provides numerous additional services to its employees and the public including posting promotional opportunities, performing policy reviews, processing payroll and benefits, managing workers' compensation claims and Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) requests, processing applications for concealed weapons permits and offering fingerprinting services.