Becoming a Team Member
What Prospective Members Must Demonstrate:
1. Maturity and respect for others
2. The ability to do the research prior to submitting an investigation
3. Being able to comprehend or analyze the data
4. They can put the time into not only attending the investigation, but also be active in the analysis portion (this is the primary reason consideration may be voided)
5. The ability to learn the equipment, how it functions and troubleshoot minor problems (this may be as simple as just saying “I don’t know why it’s doing this, can you explain or fix it)
6. Knowledge of the subject matter. If you’re not willing to read about it, research the subject matter, or history of the location you’re investigating, then you’ll likely disqualify yourself from consideration quickly.
7. An ability to communicate effectively, including written, verbal and non-verbal. Non-verbal would be how you dress when going to someone else’s home (don’t wear a cape, dark makeup, or Goth-type clothing. This does not appear professional or conducive to the group’s persona). Your personal clothing preferences are not the group’s concern when you’re home or at work, and no judgment is based on that. Only when working with the group does this become a factor for consideration.
8. Personal responsibility for your actions. As bluntly as possible, if you cause harm to anyone, damage anyone’s property, remove property from a location (steal items), or are untruthful, your actions will have direct effects on you alone.
What the Group Will Not Tolerate:
1. Use of non-prescription illicit drugs or abuse of over-the-counter or prescription drugs –ever
2. Use of alcohol or demonstrated intoxication when performing an investigation
3. Being involved in any alcohol, drug, or other illegal activity (including trespassing) when wearing anything indicating an association with the team at any time.
4. Bringing discredit to the team or another group (do not bad mouth any other paranormal team or member by name in any situation. If confronted by another team or their team members, direct them to talk to John, he will handle it professionally).
