Background Screenings & Compliance Designations
This page provides resources to ensure compliance with the Background Check Process (HR99); University-sponsored programs working with children (AD39); Reporting Suspected Child Abuse (AD72); and the Clery Act. Please check back regularly for the most updated forms and information.
COVID-19 Temporary Relief Process
Effective May 8, Pennsylvania passed legislation modifying the requirement for obtaining clearances during the COVID 19 crisis. This legislation addresses challenges employees have experience with obtaining the FBI Fingerprint Clearance due to print location closures and social distancing concerns.
If an employee is unable to obtain the FBI Fingerprint Check, they must provide the following set of documents. No hire can be entered in Workday without a complete clearance package that includes:
- Eligible PA State Police Check obtained through First Advantage
- Eligible Child Abuse Check, obtained through First Advantage
- Manager approved COVID-19 Temporary Relief Request Form
- Department of Human Services (DHS) Disclosure Statement Application for Employment
- National Sex Offender Registry (NSOR), if required
- Out of State Police Check, if required
Forms
- Cover Sheet - FBI Fingerprint Review Form from the Department of Education (DOE)
- Cover Sheet - Request for Review of Publicly Available Clearances
- Cover Sheet - Request for Review of Self-Disclosure
- Penn State Arrest and Conviction Self-Disclosure Form
- Report of Suspected Child Abuse Form CY-47
- Conditional Hire Information Packet
- Volunteer Fingerprint Exemption Form
Policies
- AD-39 Minors Involved in University-Sponsored Programs or Programs Held at the University and/or Housed in University Facilities
- AD-72 Reporting Suspected Child Abuse
- HR-99 Background Check Process