If you have questions, please contact your Department Human Resources Representative.   

All regular merit, professional and scientific, and faculty positions. Temporary merit, professional and scientific, fixed-term faculty, and student staff (including graduate teaching and research assistant) positions that have been designated security sensitive, or as dictated by law.

To protect the University, its faculty, staff, and students, and members of the public who have dealings with the University from suffering physical, emotional, and financial harm while also protecting the privacy of individuals who apply to University positions.

Disclosure and Criminal Background Notification and Authorization 

Summary of Your Rights Under the Fair Credit Reporting Act 

How do I know if a position is security sensitive? 

Evaluation of Vacant Positions for Background Checks 

What if the position is a volunteer position? 

See Criminal Background Checks for Volunteers