Transcript Background Check Procedure

Who needs a background
check and an overview of
the background process
Which applicants need a background
check?
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Background checks are conducted for all line and
staff position (SP, AMP, Faculty and Temporary)
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A background check must be completed on all new
hires
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Returning employees may be subject to a
background check dependant on their break of
service
Background check process:
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After an applicant accepts the job offer, the hiring
authority must contact an Employment
Representative in order to proceed with the
background process
The Employment department will contact the
candidate to explain the background check
procedures
The applicant will then receive an email from Hire
Right, FAU’s background screening company
He/ She must complete the requested information in
order for the background check and hiring process to
proceed
Background check overview:
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The background check cannot begin until the
applicant has completed the requested information
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After the candidate has provided the information to
Hire Right, the background check will proceed
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Complete background checks may take up to five
business days after all of the appropriate information
has been received from the candidate
Background check results:
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If the background check is unsatisfactory, the initial review of
the information is conducted by the Director of Human
Resources. When appropriate, the checks will be escalated to
the Vice President or Provost’s office for review
If the background check is satisfactory, the Employment
department will email the hiring authority the approval of the
candidate and if applicable, will submit the applicant back
through People Admin for the necessary departmental
approvals
The hiring authority should contact the candidate to finalize the
start date of employment
After the background is complete the PAF, offer letter and all
other applicable paperwork should be completed and forwarded
to the Employment office