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== Criminal Background Check Considerations == | |||
# PBEM does not preserve the details of criminal background checks, and any information obtained through the check is deleted/destroyed after use. | |||
# Barring unusual circumstances, a background check will be considered valid by PBEM for a period not to exceed three years, after which time the volunteer must undertake a new background check. | |||
# PBEM will accept a background check conducted for a volunteer by a third party organization, provided the check took place in the prior 18 months before the volunteer became Active and PBEM staff agree the check is adequate. | |||
== Completing the Criminal Background Check Requirement == | == Completing the Criminal Background Check Requirement == | ||
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). When PBEM is ready to process an Applicant's criminal background, a PBEM representative will reach out to the volunteer to complete the requirement in one of three ways: | 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). When PBEM is ready to process an Applicant's criminal background, a PBEM representative will reach out to the volunteer to complete the requirement in one of three ways: | ||
# Provide a copy of a license or permit that requires a criminal background check, such as a medical license or concealed weapon permit. | # Provide a copy of a license or permit that requires a criminal background check, such as a medical license or concealed weapon permit. | ||
# Provide a copy of a criminal background check conducted by a third party within the past 18 months. In this instance, PBEM does not need | # Provide a copy of a criminal background check conducted by a third party within the past 18 months. In this instance, PBEM does not need a detailed report; only whether the background check passed or failed. | ||
# Use PBEM's criminal background check service, at no cost to the volunteer. | # Use PBEM's criminal background check service, at no cost to the volunteer. | ||
