Background checks
All Tier I and Tier II Individuals must undergo a biennial screening process, which includes at least both a multi-state criminal background check and National Sex Offender Registry screening.
Tier I and II Individuals must successfully pass the biennial screening process in order to interact with Minors on VCU’s campus or as part of VCU Programs. Individuals who do not successfully pass the screening process are prohibited from interacting with Minors in a University or Non-University Program.
There are two options when requesting background checks:
- Human Resources - If the individual is a VCU employee that has had a break in service for six months or more, HR will conduct the appropriate background checks as part of the hiring process.
- Sterling Volunteers
The screening Eligibility Requirements guide outlines convictions that would normally render an individual ineligible to work or volunteer with University or Non-University Programs. It is intended to assist Program Supervisors when reviewing screening results in compliance with the policy.
Biennial screenings for Tier I Individuals
Tier I Individuals who are VCU employees and have worked for the university for more than two years will need to undergo a biennial screening process.
Equity and Access Services offers the Sterling Volunteers background screening platform as a resource for programs and activities involving youth on VCU’s campus. Sterling Volunteers can be used to screen both volunteers and employees as required under the Protection of Minors Policy.