Background Checks - Revision history

Net@portlandoregon.gov at 20:00, 27 February 2026

2026-02-27T20:00:02Z

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	The background check is ''only'' on a volunteer's criminal record. PBEM conducts no credit history or credit background check.		The background check is ''only'' on a volunteer's criminal record. PBEM conducts no credit history or credit background check.
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	=== Forms ===		=== Forms ===

Net@portlandoregon.gov: /* POLICY SUMMARY */

2026-02-27T19:59:28Z

POLICY SUMMARY

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	[[File:Wrestler.png\|alt=Wrestler robbing a store\|thumb\|550x550px\|''Knocking off a convenience store [https://youtu.be/qpjwjmlblII dressed as a luchador] with several ostriches as accomplices will endear you in our hearts but is not likely to encourage your volunteer application. Unless you didn't get caught, of course.'']]		[[File:Wrestler.png\|alt=Wrestler robbing a store\|thumb\|550x550px\|''Knocking off a convenience store [https://youtu.be/qpjwjmlblII dressed as a luchador] with several ostriches as accomplices will endear you in our hearts but is not likely to encourage your volunteer application. Unless you didn't get caught, of course.'']]

	==~~= POLICY SUMMARY =~~==		== Policy Summary: Criminal Background Checks for PBEM Volunteers ==
	PBEM volunteers often come into contact with vulnerable populations during a deployment, and volunteers have access to government-owned equipment and sensitive information. Therefore, '''PBEM requires all registered volunteers (NET, BEECN, and ATV) to undertake a criminal background check.''' The criminal background check is conducted at PBEM's expense, and completed every three years.		PBEM volunteers often come into contact with vulnerable populations during a deployment, and volunteers have access to government-owned equipment and sensitive information. Therefore, '''PBEM requires all registered volunteers (NET, BEECN, and ATV) to undertake a criminal background check.''' The criminal background check is conducted at PBEM's expense, and completed every three years.

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	\|Carmen Merlo (PBEM); Matthew Silva (PF&R); Jeremy Van Keuren (PBEM); Glenn Devitt (PBEM).		\|Carmen Merlo (PBEM); Matthew Silva (PF&R); Jeremy Van Keuren (PBEM); Glenn Devitt (PBEM).
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	=== Forms ===		=== Forms ===
	None. When a volunteer is supposed to have their check completed, they will receive an email notification.		None. When a volunteer is supposed to have their check completed, they will receive an email notification.

GlennDevitt: /* Policy Change Record */ PreCheck verification tool no longer available.

2026-01-25T18:13:24Z

Policy Change Record: PreCheck verification tool no longer available.

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	There are three ways to satisfy the background check requirement.		There are three ways to satisfy the background check requirement.

	#[Mailto:net@portlandoregon.gov?subject=Background%20check%20option%201 Email PBEM] a scan or verification link to a license or permit that requires a criminal background check. Examples include a medical license, a TSA Trusted Traveler ID ~~or TSA PreCheck~~, or a concealed weapon permit. The license or permit issue date must be no more than three years prior to the volunteer's activation date.		#[Mailto:net@portlandoregon.gov?subject=Background%20check%20option%201 Email PBEM] a scan or verification link to a license or permit that requires a criminal background check. Examples include a medical or teaching license, a TSA Trusted Traveler ID (aka Global Entry), or a concealed weapon permit. The license or permit issue date must be no more than three years prior to the volunteer's activation date. (A TSA PreCheck, or simply a Known Traveler Number (KTN), are no longer accepted due to unavailability of a reliable verification tool.)
	#[Mailto:net@portlandoregon.gov?subject=Background%20check%20option%202 Email PBEM] a copy of a criminal background check conducted by a third party within the past 18 months, such as an employer. We might need to verify the check with the organization who conducted it. PBEM does ''not'' need a detailed criminal background report. PBEM ''only'' needs confirmation that a criminal background check was conducted and that the volunteer passed it.		#[Mailto:net@portlandoregon.gov?subject=Background%20check%20option%202 Email PBEM] a copy of a criminal background check conducted by a third party within the past 18 months, such as an employer. We might need to verify the check with the organization who conducted it. PBEM does ''not'' need a detailed criminal background report. PBEM ''only'' needs confirmation that a criminal background check was conducted and that the volunteer passed it.
	# Use PBEM's background check service at no cost to the volunteer by [Mailto:net@portlandoregon.gov?subject=Background%20check%20option%203 emailing PBEM that you want 'option 3'] and PBEM will initiate the process through our third-party service provider, [https://www.sterlingvolunteers.com/ Sterling Volunteers]. It is done entirely online and results are usually returned within two days. You may opt to receive a copy for your own review and use during the application process. Please see below for the PBEM-provided background check process.<br />		# Use PBEM's background check service at no cost to the volunteer by [Mailto:net@portlandoregon.gov?subject=Background%20check%20option%203 emailing PBEM that you want 'option 3'] and PBEM will initiate the process through our third-party service provider, [https://www.sterlingvolunteers.com/ Sterling Volunteers]. It is done entirely online and results are usually returned within two days. You may opt to receive a copy for your own review and use during the application process. Please see below for the PBEM-provided background check process.<br />
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			\|TSA PreCheck can no longer be accepted because a reliable verification tool is not available to PBEM.
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Net@portlandoregon.gov: /* Policy Change Record */

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Policy Change Record

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Net@portlandoregon.gov: /* Policy Change Record */

2025-10-04T00:35:58Z

Policy Change Record

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Net@portlandoregon.gov: /* Policy Change Record */

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Policy Change Record

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	~~# For [[VSF 05~~.~~01: NET Team Leader\|NET Team Leaders]], the team leader requirement to complete IS-242 moved to "optional training", as that class is now eight hours~~.		\|TSA PreCheck approved in lieu of a PBEM criminal background check.
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Net@portlandoregon.gov: /* Implementation Details */

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	There are three ways to satisfy the background check requirement.		There are three ways to satisfy the background check requirement.

	#[Mailto:net@portlandoregon.gov?subject=Background%20check%20option%201 Email PBEM] a scan or verification link to a license or permit that requires a criminal background check. Examples include a medical license, a TSA Trusted Traveler ID, or a concealed weapon permit. The license or permit issue date must be no more than three years prior to the volunteer's activation date.		#[Mailto:net@portlandoregon.gov?subject=Background%20check%20option%201 Email PBEM] a scan or verification link to a license or permit that requires a criminal background check. Examples include a medical license, a TSA Trusted Traveler ID or TSA PreCheck, or a concealed weapon permit. The license or permit issue date must be no more than three years prior to the volunteer's activation date.
	#[Mailto:net@portlandoregon.gov?subject=Background%20check%20option%202 Email PBEM] a copy of a criminal background check conducted by a third party within the past 18 months, such as an employer. We might need to verify the check with the organization who conducted it. PBEM does ''not'' need a detailed criminal background report. PBEM ''only'' needs confirmation that a criminal background check was conducted and that the volunteer passed it.		#[Mailto:net@portlandoregon.gov?subject=Background%20check%20option%202 Email PBEM] a copy of a criminal background check conducted by a third party within the past 18 months, such as an employer. We might need to verify the check with the organization who conducted it. PBEM does ''not'' need a detailed criminal background report. PBEM ''only'' needs confirmation that a criminal background check was conducted and that the volunteer passed it.
	# Use PBEM's background check service at no cost to the volunteer by [Mailto:net@portlandoregon.gov?subject=Background%20check%20option%203 emailing PBEM that you want 'option 3'] and PBEM will initiate the process through our third-party service provider, [https://www.sterlingvolunteers.com/ Sterling Volunteers]. It is done entirely online and results are usually returned within two days. You may opt to receive a copy for your own review and use during the application process. Please see below for the PBEM-provided background check process.<br />		# Use PBEM's background check service at no cost to the volunteer by [Mailto:net@portlandoregon.gov?subject=Background%20check%20option%203 emailing PBEM that you want 'option 3'] and PBEM will initiate the process through our third-party service provider, [https://www.sterlingvolunteers.com/ Sterling Volunteers]. It is done entirely online and results are usually returned within two days. You may opt to receive a copy for your own review and use during the application process. Please see below for the PBEM-provided background check process.<br />
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	If your question is not answered above, please [Mailto:net@portlandoregon.gov?subject=Background%20check%20question email us].		If your question is not answered above, please [Mailto:net@portlandoregon.gov?subject=Background%20check%20question email us].
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			== Policy Change Record ==

			* 2025.10.03: TSA PreCheck now acceptable in lieu of a PBEM criminal background check.

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Net@portlandoregon.gov at 23:06, 9 June 2025

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Net@portlandoregon.gov at 23:05, 9 June 2025

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	The background check is ''only'' on a volunteer's criminal record. PBEM conducts no credit history or credit background check.		The background check is ''only'' on a volunteer's criminal record. PBEM conducts no credit history or credit background check.
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	=== Forms ===		=== Forms ===
	None. When a volunteer is supposed to have their check completed, they will receive an email notification.		None. When a volunteer is supposed to have their check completed, they will receive an email notification.

	=== Reason for Policy ===		=== Reason for Policy ===
	There are several reasons for running a criminal background check on PBEM volunteers:		There are several reasons for running a criminal background check on PBEM volunteers: