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'''<big>Background Check Policy</big>''' | '''<big>Background Check Policy</big>''' | ||
== Purpose == | == Purpose == | ||
Background checks serve as an important part of the selection process at the University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC). Background checks provide additional applicant related information that helps determine the applicant's overall employability, ensuring the protection of the people, property, and information of UNMC. | |||
== Scope == | == Scope == | ||
The UNMC Background Check Policy is applicable to all UNMC positions. | |||
== Basis of the Policy == | == Basis of the Policy == | ||
Federal/state law, Faculty Personnel Records Policy 6075 and administrative practices within UNMC. | |||
== Authorities and Administration == | == Authorities and Administration == | ||
Human Resources, Staffing/Compensation/Records/IT, is responsible for all aspects of the background check process for employees. | |||
== Policy == | == Policy == | ||
===Statement of General Policy=== | |||
All applicants being hired into a regular or temporary position at UNMC are required to successfully complete a pre-employment background check prior to starting work. A background check is only completed after an applicant has accepted the conditional offer of employment. Current UNMC students and those admitted into the UNMC-sponsored Summer Undergraduate Research Program are exempted from the policy. <br /> | All applicants being hired into a regular or temporary position at UNMC are required to successfully complete a pre-employment background check prior to starting work. A background check is only completed after an applicant has accepted the conditional offer of employment. Current UNMC students and those admitted into the UNMC-sponsored Summer Undergraduate Research Program are exempted from the policy. <br /> | ||
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If a staff and/or academic hire is dually employed with UNMC and UNMC-Physicians, UNMC-P will process the background check and notify UNMC Human Resources accordingly. <br /> | If a staff and/or academic hire is dually employed with UNMC and UNMC-Physicians, UNMC-P will process the background check and notify UNMC Human Resources accordingly. <br /> | ||
In addition, a background check must be completed on Non-Faculty Volunteers and Guests. Business Services oversees the Non-Faculty Volunteers and Guests acceptance process. For additional information, contact Business Services at 402-559-5200. For Faculty Volunteers a background check is not required. | In addition, a background check must be completed on Non-Faculty Volunteers and Guests. Business Services oversees the Non-Faculty Volunteers and Guests acceptance process. For additional information, contact Business Services at 402-559-5200. For Faculty Volunteers a background check is not required. | ||
===Components of Check=== | |||
UNMC will utilize a third party agency to conduct the background check. The type of information that can be collected by this agency includes, but is not limited to, that pertaining to an individual’s past employment, education, character, finances, reputation, criminal and credit history. | |||
===Compliance=== | |||
UNMC will utilize a third party agency to conduct the background check. The type of information that can be collected by this agency includes, but is not limited to, that pertaining to an individual’s past employment, education, character, finances, reputation, criminal and credit history. | Background checks will be performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act. This information will not be used as a basis for denying employment unless the information indicates the applicant is not suitable for the position. | ||
===Evaluation of Background Checks=== | |||
Background checks will be performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act. This information will not be used as a basis for denying employment unless the information indicates the applicant is not suitable for the position. | |||
A criminal conviction does not automatically disqualify an applicant from consideration for employment with UNMC. The following items will be considered when evaluating the conviction: | A criminal conviction does not automatically disqualify an applicant from consideration for employment with UNMC. The following items will be considered when evaluating the conviction: | ||
*Nature and gravity of the criminal offense<br /> | *Nature and gravity of the criminal offense<br /> | ||
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*Time since the criminal conviction and/or completion of the sentence<br /> | *Time since the criminal conviction and/or completion of the sentence<br /> | ||
*The applicant’s record of performance and behavior on other jobs | *The applicant’s record of performance and behavior on other jobs | ||
If the criminal history check reveals criminal convictions which the applicant failed to disclose on the application, the offer of employment will normally be withdrawn, unless the individual shows that the report is in error. | If the criminal history check reveals criminal convictions which the applicant failed to disclose on the application, the offer of employment will normally be withdrawn, unless the individual shows that the report is in error. | ||
===Recordkeeping=== | |||
All information obtained from the background check process will only be used as part of the employment process and will be kept confidential. | All information obtained from the background check process will only be used as part of the employment process and will be kept confidential. | ||
==Equal Employment Opportunity== | ==Equal Employment Opportunity== | ||
The University of Nebraska Medical Center declares and affirms a policy of equal educational and employment opportunities, affirmative action in employment, and nondiscrimination in providing its services to the public. Therefore, the University of Nebraska Medical Center shall not discriminate against anyone based on race, age, color, disability, religion, sex, national or ethnic origin, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, political affiliation, Vietnam-era veteran status, or special disabled Veteran status. Sexual harassment in any form, including hostile environment and quid pro quo, is prohibited. | |||
==Additional Information== | ==Additional Information== | ||
*Questions regarding this policy should be directed to [http://www.unmc.edu/contact_hr.htm Human Resources, Staffing/Compensation/Records/IT] at 402/559-2710 during regular business hours | *Questions regarding this policy should be directed to [http://www.unmc.edu/contact_hr.htm Human Resources, Staffing/Compensation/Records/IT] at 402/559-2710 during regular business hours | ||