The requirements for Level 1 and Level 2 Employment Background Screening are found in Chapter 435 Florida Statutes.
The list of disqualifications from employment is found in Section 435.04 F.S.
They include:
Fees for screenings through the Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse:
Actual costs may vary depending on live scan provider.
A listing of live scan providers can be found at: InternetDoc_ServiceProviders.aspx (state.fl.us)
The ORI number (Originating Agency Identifier). This number is provided by FDLE and identifies the agency requesting the criminal history check and for what purpose.
The OCA (Controlling Agency Identifier). This number is provided by the Department and identifies the provider requesting the background check.
Without the ORI number and the OCA number, FDLE cannot process the request and the Department will not know where the screening results are to be sent.
There are multiple Livescan Service Providers located outside the state of Florida with Livescan and photo capability to have the screening entered into the Clearinghouse. Please initiate the screening through the Clearinghouse and choose your state when searching for a Livescan Service Provider to see if there is a convenient location near you.
Yes, they both contain state and national checks for offenses. All employees required by law to be screened pursuant to this section must undergo security background investigations as a condition of employment and continued employment which includes, but need not be limited to, fingerprinting for statewide criminal history records checks through the Department of Law Enforcement, and national criminal history records checks through the Federal Bureau of Investigation, and may include local criminal records checks through local law enforcement agencies.
For criminal offenses that may be disqualifying, the applicant has 30 days as outlined in s. 435.05, F.S. to provide the department with requested information.
The applicant will be made “Not Eligible” until the documents are received and can be reviewed.
Local law enforcement checks are completed by local sheriff and police departments. They are recommended because occasionally there may be information related to arrests or calls to the applicant’s address that are not included in the FDLE record. However, employers can perform local law checks themselves as well.
No. Requirements for athletic coaches are found in Section 943.0438 F.S. Background screening for paid or volunteer athletic coaches are not screened through the Department of Children and Families, they must be screened using the Volunteer and Employee Criminal History System (VECHS) through the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE).
DCF does not have the authority to screen athletic coaches. Enforcement of requirements for athletic coaches would be the independent sanctioning authority.
The Jessica Lunsford Act found in Section 1012.465 F.S. requires non-instructional school district employees or contract personnel who are permitted access on school grounds when students are present meet Level 2 Background Screening requirements as described in s. 1012.32 F.S. This screening is conducted by the Department of Education.
The results from the background screening and the Affidavit of Good Moral Conduct should be maintained in your personnel files.