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Types of Level 2 Screenings
There are two types of backgrounds checks utilized by the University of Florida—FBI livescan and 435 livescan. Both are considered a level 2 screening, and both require candidates to submit their fingerprints to the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) to conduct their search against the Federal Bureau Investigation (FBI) databases and, for 435 Livescan, Department of Children and Families (DCF) databases.
The following chart provides information on when these types of background checks are typically used. If you are not sure which one to select, contact Talent Acquisition & Onboarding at 352-392-2477 for additional information.
| FBI Livescan | 435 Livescan |
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This type of check is typically performed on hires
This includes employees and volunteers working in a youth camp or activity outside of the summer period. |
This type of check is typically performed on hires for
Per Florida statute and Department of Children and Families guidelines, an employee or a volunteer cannot participate in any of the activities described above until the employee or the volunteer has been cleared by DCF. |
Level 2 Screenings Process
To begin the process, the appropriate department contact, usually a departmental administrator, departmental HR liaison or youth activity administrator, must submit the appropriate background check request form.
| FBI LIVESCAN | |
| Steps |
1. Department submits the Criminal Background Screening Request Form 2. Candidate schedules an appointment with Talent Acquisition & Onboarding via online appointment scheduler. |
| At the Appointment… |
Candidate must present one (1) of the following:
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| Results | Results usually return within 24 hours. |
| 435 LIVESCAN | ||
| Steps |
1. Department submits the Criminal Background Screening Form 2. Candidate completes and submits the Clearinghouse Applicant Request Form (also titled Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse – Criminal Background Screening Request form) and Clearinghouse Privacy Statement to Talent Acquisition & Onboarding either by fax, campus mail or in person. 3. Talent Acquisition & Onboardingwill notify the department if fingerprinting appointment is needed. 4. If needed, candidate schedules an appointment with Talent Acquisition & Onboarding via online appointment scheduler. |
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| At the Appointment… |
Candidate must present one (1) of the following:
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If appointment is not needed, candidate presents to a notary in the department a driver’s license, state identification, or passport and completes one of the following:
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| Results | Results usually return within 7 to 10 business days. | |
| Sharing Results | Talent Acquisition & Onboarding will fax the Background Screening Result, Rap Sheet, and the completed Affidavit of Good Moral Character to the department contact. |
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Schedule an Appointment
Fingerprinting appointments can be made online. Each appointment lasts approximately 20 minutes. To make an appointment, click the “Book Now” link below.
If a criminal background check needs to be conducted outside of the main campus area, please contact Talent Acquisition & Onboarding at 352-392-2477 for additional information.
Youth Camps and Activities
Other than Florida 4-H programs, all youth camps and activities must register with the Office of Youth Compliance and Ethics. In addition, all camp personnel – employees and volunteers – need to register and complete online training prior to beginning work. Additional information regarding youth camps or activities, including background check requirements, can be found by visiting the UF’s Office of Youth Compliance and Ethics. Florida 4-H programs must register with Florida 4-H State Headquarters.
Foreign Nationals Volunteers
Foreign national employees and students should seek consultation with the appropriate offices to ensure their volunteering activities do not have an adverse impact on their visa status, including F-1/OPT and J-1/Academic Training.
- Foreign national employees in H1B, TN, E3 and O-1 status should contact their sponsoring department or HRS Immigration Compliance Services.
- Foreign national students, including those in F-1 and J status, should consult with UF International Center.
Resources
Human Resources
Talent Acquisition & Onboarding Background Check Team
- (352) 392-2477
- HRSBackgrounds@admin.ufl.edu
Immigration Compliance Services
- 352-392-2477
- HRSImmigrationComplianceServices@mail.ufl.edu
UF International Center
- International Student Services
- (352) 392-5323
- www.ufic.ufl.edu/ISS/staff.html
Office of Youth Compliance and Ethics
- (352) 294-8720
- UF-Compliance@ufl.edu
UF IFAS Extension Florida 4-H State Headquarter
- Ben Knowles
- (352) 846-4444
- brk09@ufl.edu