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|September 15, 2012 | |September 15, 2012<ref>This policy probably goes farther back than the date indicated, but the actual date is lost.</ref> | ||
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* '''Public trust and safety:''' PBEM volunteers work directly with the public during emergencies, sometimes interacting with vulnerable populations, such as seniors, children, and individuals with disabilities. A background check helps ensure the safety and trustworthiness of those serving in this role. | * '''Public trust and safety:''' PBEM volunteers work directly with the public during emergencies, sometimes interacting with vulnerable populations, such as seniors, children, and individuals with disabilities. A background check helps ensure the safety and trustworthiness of those serving in this role. | ||
* '''Access to sensitive information and | * '''Access to sensitive information, areas, and publicly owned equipment:''' Some PBEM volunteers assist emergency services, gain access to restricted areas, or gain access to critical infrastructure. PBEM volunteers may also use publicly owned equipment. Background checks help mitigate the risk of unauthorized access or misuse of information or equipment. | ||
* '''City liability and risk management:''' Background checks reduce the risk of liability for the City of Portland. If an unvetted volunteer were to cause harm, it could lead to legal and reputational consequences for the volunteer program and the City. | * '''City liability and risk management:''' Background checks reduce the risk of liability for the City of Portland. If an unvetted volunteer were to cause harm, it could lead to legal and reputational consequences for the volunteer program and the City. | ||
* '''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. | ||
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=== Policy Statement === | === Policy Statement === | ||
'''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 PBEM volunteer and permitted to join a team. <br /> | '''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 PBEM volunteer and permitted to join a team. In compliance with City code, '''all Active BEECN and NET volunteers are required to complete a criminal background check every three years'''. <br /> | ||
== When do I need to request a background check? == | == When do I need to request a background check? == | ||
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There are three ways to satisfy this 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. | #[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. | ||
