Background Check Policy

Effective January, 2015

New Benefitted Positions-full and part time

Non-benefitted employees—future

Student employees—future

Background Check Policy

WHY?

UMass Boston is committed to

providing a safe and secure environment that

is supported by qualified employees.

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Background Check Policy

The review of the background check will be performed by: • the vendor the University of Massachusetts has contracted

with to perform background checks for UMass Boston,

• the assistant vice chancellor for human resources or designee

who has been documented in writing, and• the adjudication committee of 5 (five) members

(one from each area); Human Resources, Office of Diversity and Inclusion, Chancellor’s Office, Provost Office and the Department of Public Safety.

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Background Check Policy

What is a standard background check?

•Verification of education•Verification of previous employment •Verification of licensure •Criminal background check•National Sex Offender Search•Reference Checks by hiring manager

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Statement regarding background checks

in campus employment info, job postings,

external ads, etc.

Candidates must authorize background

checks when accepting position. Otherwise

will not be considered for employment.

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5 STEPS1. Candidate authorizes

2&3. HR and vendor commence background check

4. Determination & Notification:

successful- HR -> Hiring Mgr.

unsuccessful- Vendor -> candidate with

opportunity to appeal

HR-> Hiring Mgr.

5. University reserves right to rescind offer

Background Check Policy

Background Checks usually take 3-5 days,

but could take 2 weeks.

Hiring Managers may allow candidates to

start employment before the background

check is complete, however, they may

decide to wait, depending on sensitivity of job, etc.

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• Positions potentially involving unsupervised contact with minors

• Positions that have direct access to biological/biochemical agents:

• Positions Requiring Licensures:

• Positions with Access to University Systems:

• Positions that handle large financial transactions:

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Background Check Policy

Questions??

Comments to Sandra Knight in HR