Pre-Employment Background Checks Amy Bouck, Risk Manager County of San Diego Department of Human Resources

Outline Background of Program Purpose of Background Who Needs a Background Check Job Related Activities & Types of Checks Services Utilized Sample Forms Disqualifying Criteria & Results Procedures Appeal Process

Background County of San Diego, Department of Human Resources, Background Investigation Unit was established in Developed to supply comprehensive background investigation services to Departments without resources to perform them.

Purpose of Background Check To ensure timely identification of any history, criminal or otherwise, which could adversely affect job performance or public safety. To determine suitability for employment and/or any incompatibility with the activities and interactions required by the job.

All New Hires Temporary Workers Intermittent Workers Student Workers Volunteers Interns Employees Receiving a Promotion and/or a Change in Job Duties Department Transfers Who Needs a Background Check?

Job-Related Activities Direct Contact with Children Access to or Handle Cash and/or Other Funds Benefit Determination Responsibilities Access to Information that is Restricted by Law Drive on Work-Related Business Entering Executive Management or Unclassified Management

Types of Backgrounds Criminal History Credit Report Department of Motor Vehicles Education Verification

Services Utilized Department of Justice –Criminal History –Live Scan Department of Motor Vehicles –Driving Record 3 rd Party Reports –Criminal History –Social Security Verification –Credit Report –Education Verification

Sample Forms

Disqualifying Criteria Backgrounds Reports are Reviewed on a Case-by- Case Basis Multiple Level Review Disqualification Decision –Sex Related Convictions, as Defined by CA Education Code Section –Nature & Recency –Non-Disclosure

Result - Pass Pre-employment Medical Exam –Leonel v. American Airlines

Result - Fail Notice to Applicant Notice of Adverse Action –Mailed within 7 Days Remove from Employment List, if Applicable

Appeal Process Civil Service Rules –Appeal to Director of Human Resources –Appeal to Civil Service Commission

Questions? Amy Bouck