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== Policy Summary: Background Checks == | == Policy Summary: Background Checks == | ||
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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* '''Screening for criminal history:''' Prior convictions for violent crimes, sexual offenses, or fraud may indicate someone is not a good fit for a public-facing emergency role. | * '''Screening for criminal history:''' Prior convictions for violent crimes, sexual offenses, or fraud may indicate someone is not a good fit for a public-facing emergency role. | ||
* '''Protecting other PBEM volunteers and staff:''' PBEM volunteers and staff operate in high stress environments and rely on trust and teamwork. Ensuring that all members have been vetted can enhance team cohesion and accountability. | * '''Protecting other PBEM volunteers and staff:''' PBEM volunteers and staff operate in high stress environments and rely on trust and teamwork. Ensuring that all members have been vetted can enhance team cohesion and accountability. | ||
Criminal background checks for emergency management volunteers | Criminal background checks for emergency management volunteers is consistent with other public safety and emergency personnel policies. | ||
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#[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 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 receive a copy for your own review and use. Please see below for the PBEM-provided background check process. | # 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. | ||
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== Related Information == | == Related Information == | ||
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== Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) == | == Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) == | ||
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''A: Never! PBEM will contact prospective volunteers at the appropriate time when their background check must be completed. Typically this is just before becoming an Active volunteer, near the end of Basic NET Training or after BEECN training. Active volunteers will be notified by PBEM when their check expires and must be renewed.'' | ''A: Never! PBEM will contact prospective volunteers at the appropriate time when their background check must be completed. Typically this is just before becoming an Active volunteer, near the end of Basic NET Training or after BEECN training. Active volunteers will be notified by PBEM when their check expires and must be renewed.'' | ||
===== | ===== Q: I joined a Basic NET/Basic BEECN class but nobody has asked me for a record check. Why? ===== | ||
''A: In order to keep costs down, PBEM runs background checks on prospective volunteers when [[PBEM Volunteer Types and Statuses#PBEM Volunteer Status|all other activation requirements]] are met for a volunteer (e.g. completion of basic training). PBEM has complete discretion concerning the timing of running a volunteer's criminal record check.'' | ''A: In order to keep costs down, PBEM runs background checks on prospective volunteers when [[PBEM Volunteer Types and Statuses#PBEM Volunteer Status|all other activation requirements]] are met for a volunteer (e.g. completion of basic training). PBEM has complete discretion concerning the timing of running a volunteer's criminal record check.'' | ||
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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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== Notes and References == | == Notes and References == | ||
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