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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. | |||
== Notes and References == | == Notes and References == | ||
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