Level 2 screening is a comprehensive criminal background check that includes fingerprint-based checks for statewide criminal history records through the Florida Department of Law Enforcement and national criminal history records through the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
This type of check is typically performed on hires in the following cases:
This type of check is typically performed on hires for:
Per Florida statute and Department of Children and Families guidelines, an employee or a volunteer cannot participate in any of the activities described above until the employee or the volunteer has been cleared by DCF. Employees or volunteers must be recertified every 5 years to maintain eligibility for continuous employment or service.
Breaks in service for 90 days or more will require re-screening. When an employee or a volunteer separates from employment or service that requires this type of screening, the hiring must notify Talent Acquisition & Onboarding by emailing HRSBackgrounds@admin.ufl.edu within 5 days of the employee’s or volunteer’s date of separation and their affiliation in DCF Clearinghouse in compliance with DCF background screening requirements.
To begin the process, the appropriate department contact, usually a departmental administrator, departmental HR liaison, or youth activity administrator, must submit the appropriate background check request form.
Steps:
At the Appointment:
Results:
Results usually return within 24 hours.
Steps:
At the Appointment:
Results:
Results usually return within 7 to 10 business days.
Sharing Results:
Talent Acquisition & Onboarding will transmit the Background Screening Result and Public Record to the department contact either via fax or DropBox. The department must maintain these documents on file for auditing purposes.
Administration:
The department must ensure their employees or volunteers who have been in continuous service are recertified every 5 years. To recertify, the department must submit a screening request form minimally 2 weeks prior to their employees’ or volunteers’ 5-year expiration date. When an employee or volunteer separates from employment or service that required this type of screening, the department must notify Talent Acquisition & Onboarding by emailing HRSBackgrounds@admin.ufl.edu within 5 days of the employee’s or the volunteer’s date of separation to end their affiliation in the DCF Clearinghouse in compliance with DCF background screening requirements.
Fingerprinting appointments can be made online. Each appointment lasts approximately 20 minutes. To make an appointment, click the “Book Now” link below.
If a criminal background check needs to be conducted outside of the main campus area, please contact Talent Acquisition & Onboarding at 352-392-2477 for additional information.
Other than Florida 4-H programs, all youth camps and activities must register with the UF Youth Compliance. In addition, all camp personnel – employees and volunteers – need to register and complete online training prior to beginning work. Additional information regarding youth camps or activities, including background check requirements, can be found by visiting the UF Youth Compliance. Florida 4-H programs must register with Florida 4-H State Headquarters.
Foreign national employees and students should seek consultation with the appropriate offices to ensure their volunteering activities do not have an adverse impact on their visa status, including F-1/OPT and J-1/Academic Training.
Talent Acquisition & Onboarding Background Check Team
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