The Level 2 DCF Background Screening is a comprehensive criminal background check that includes fingerprint-based checks for:
All Level 2 screenings must accompany a Local criminal records check through local law enforcement agencies and search of the sexual predator and sexual offender registries of any state in which the current or prospective employee resided during the immediately preceding 5 years. This check is processed by the requestor through the HireRight Portal.
A Level 2 DCF Background Screening is required for:
* Visit UF Youth Compliance for details on hosting UF sponsored youth activities and camps. Initiate screening for camps/activities here.
If the person being screened is not in one of these position please use the standard Level 2 Background Screening form. For details on criminal background screenings, visit Pre-Employment Screening Using HireRight.
Before screening a minor, obtain a signed Background Screening Consent Form for Minors from both the minor and their parent/guardian.
Per Florida statutes and DCF guidelines, an employee or a volunteer cannot participate in any of the activities described above until they have been cleared by DCF.
The hiring department submits the Background Screening Request Form below to initiate the process.
The submitting department collects a completed copy of the relevant form below and retains it within their department.
Submit a completed copy of Clearinghouse Applicant Request Form and Clearinghouse Privacy Policy Acknowledge Form to UF Talent Acquisition and Onboarding. These can be submitted either via fax or through a file upload service such as Dropbox. Do not email these forms.
Talent Acquisition & Onboarding will notify the department if a fingerprinting appointment is needed. If needed, the candidate will schedule an appointment with Talent Acquisition & Onboarding using the Fingerprinting Appointment Online Scheduler.
The candidate must bring one of the following valid forms of identification to the appointment: