Background Checks: Difference between revisions

From Portland NET Wiki
← Older editNewer edit →
VisualWikitext
mNo edit summary
mNo edit summary
Line 1: Line 1:
== When do I need to request a background check? ==
Never. :-)
*'''Trainees''' will be contacted by PBEM at the appropriate time when their background check must be completed.
*'''Active volunteers''' will be notified by PBEM when their check is due for renewal.
== Background check requirement policy ==
== Background check requirement policy ==
'''Portland NET and BEECN training is open to everyone, regardless of past offense records; no one will be barred from taking basic training.''' However, persons whose record includes conviction(s) for a felony, sex crime that requires registration, stalking offense, person crime misdemeanor committed less than ten years ago, or non-person misdemeanor committed less than three years ago may not be certified as a NET/BEECN volunteer and permitted to join a team.
'''Portland NET and BEECN training is open to everyone, regardless of past offense records; no one will be barred from taking basic training.''' However, persons whose record includes conviction(s) for a felony, sex crime that requires registration, stalking offense, person crime misdemeanor committed less than ten years ago, or non-person misdemeanor committed less than three years ago may not be certified as a NET/BEECN volunteer and permitted to join a team.
Line 7: Line 12:
#[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, like an employer. We might need to verify the check with the organization who conducted 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, like an employer. We might need to verify the check with the organization who conducted it.
# Use our background check service at no cost to you by [Mailto:net@portlandoregon.gov?subject=Background%20check%20option%203 emailing us that you want 'option 3'] and PBEM will initiate the process through our third-party service provider, 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 [https://volunteerpdx.net/index.php/Background_Checks#PBEM-provided_background_check PBEM-provided background check] below.
# Use our background check service at no cost to you by [Mailto:net@portlandoregon.gov?subject=Background%20check%20option%203 emailing us that you want 'option 3'] and PBEM will initiate the process through our third-party service provider, 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 [https://volunteerpdx.net/index.php/Background_Checks#PBEM-provided_background_check PBEM-provided background check] below.
== When do I need to request a background check? ==
Never. :-)
* '''Trainees''' will be contacted by PBEM at the appropriate time when their background check must be completed.
* '''Active volunteers''' will be notified by PBEM when their check is due for renewal.


== PBEM-provided background check ==
== PBEM-provided background check ==
Retrieved from "https://volunteerpdx.net/index.php/Background_Checks"