Background checks are conducted on pending applicants according to the Background Check Policy and the Non-student Minors Policy. The appendices of this policy lists the types of positions that require a background check.
Please see the chart below for the types of positions that require Human Resources to conduct a background check. This list does not describe background checks done by departments or by the College of Medicine. For more information, review the policies on Criminal Background Check Procedures for Job Applicants, Employees and Volunteers and on Non-student Minors.
Position Characteristics |
Background Check Type |
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A |
|
B |
|
B |
|
Screened as necessary |
Background Check Descriptions
Check A
SSN Verification
Multi-jurisdiction criminal database – all counties of residence for the past seven
years
National Sexual Offender Search
Federal Criminal Record Search
Motor Vehicle Records Search
Check B
SSN Verification
Multi-jurisdiction criminal database-all counties of resident for the past seven years
National Sexual Offender Search
National Criminal Database
Fingerprinting performed by ETSU Public Safety Office