Tattoo Policy

Applicants that have tattoos or brands anywhere on the face, head, neck or hands will not be considered for employment. Applicants that have tattoos or brands on visible areas of their body, as defined above, must not have more than 25% of each of these specific areas covered. If coverage exceeds 25% on visible area, the applicant will not be considered for employment. Applicants will be required to provide photographs of visible tattoos or brands and provide in writing the meaning of their tattoos or brands. Tattoos that involve complex murals or serpentine designs that dominate a given area shall be regarded as full coverage within the bound area. All tattoos or brands must conform to Paragraph C subsections 1-4 of this policy. Upon receipt of a conditional offer of employment, an applicant shall not obtain any additional visible tattoos or brands as defined above. Obtaining additional visible tattoos or brands after receipt of a conditional offer of employment shall result in withdrawal of the conditional offer of employment.


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