R380-300-4. Background Screening Process - Current Employee

  (1) The Department may conduct a background screening on current employees based on division's background screening guidelines determined by risk associated with the employees' work responsibilities.

  (2) Current employees who require screening must:

  (a) sign a criminal background screening authorization form;

  (b) provide personal demographics required; and

  (c) submit live scan fingerprints.

  (3) Current employees may continue to work during the department's implementation of the background screening process.

  (4) If the Office of Background Processing determines that a current employee is not eligible for continued employment, based on criminal record information obtained through the initial or ongoing background screening process, the Office of Background Processing shall send a notice of action to the employee and the employee's division director which shall include the action, the reconsideration process, and a statement that the information is confidential.

  (5) The department may allow a current employee to continue to work with conditions, during the reconsideration process as defined in each division's background screening guidelines if the employee can demonstrate the work arrangement does not pose a threat to the department and the safety and health of Utah citizens.

  (6) The department is responsible for the payment of all fees required and any fees required to be submitted to the Federal Bureau of Investigation by the bureau.