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Background
Checks
LOCK HAVEN UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA
NON-ACADEMIC APPOINTMENT BACKGROUND CHECKING
PROCEDURE
PURPOSE:
To provide a formal process for
background checks finalists for all non-academic
appointments.
BACKGROUND CHECKING DEFINED:
Background checks include
inquiries aimed at criminal activities and related
matters and, as appropriate, verification of
educational credentials.
PROCEDURE:
At the point of hire for a
non-academic appointment (Management, AFSCME, SCUPA,
SPFPA), the candidate will be informed that the
offer is contingent on the submission of an
LHUP Application of Employment, information
and consent form and a background check that will be
conducted by an outside vendor for review by Lock
Haven University. The background check will be
limited to Department of Motor Vehicle records,
criminal conviction records, and when applicable,
credit reports and verification of highest degree
earned. Only information regarding these areas will
be conveyed by the vendor to the Director of Human
Resources and will be kept in strict confidence by
the University.
At the time of application,
candidates will be asked to submit an LHUP
Application of Employment identifying any
felony convictions or convictions of other crimes
involving sex offenses or misappropriation of funds
and any sanctions for professional misconduct,
harassment, or discrimination. The completed
application of employment is returned to the Office
of Human Resources and will be kept in strict
confidence by the University.
Candidates will be informed of
any findings of concern and be given the opportunity
to verify and reply to them. In considering whether
an offer is to be rescinded as a result of any
finding based on the background check, the
department director, in consultation with the
appropriate Vice President or President, will
consider context, which in the case of criminal
convictions will include the seriousness of the
crime, the time elapsed since the conviction, and
evidence of rehabilitation.
2/2008
Last Updated
04/22/2010 |
