COP 05-0305 Employment Background Checks
New employees are required to consent to a Level II Criminal Background Check through the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE). Employees shall have the right to examine their criminal background check information. The College pays for the cost of the criminal background check.
Employees of the FSW Charter High Schools are required to consent to a Level II Criminal Background Check every five (5) years and/or following the disposition of Felony of Misdemeanor charges reported in compliance with Board of Trustees (BOT) Policy 6Hx6:5.03 Employee Code of Ethics and Professional Responsibilities. In addition, per this BOT policy, employees are required to self-report any arrests or criminal charges the employee has been the subject of within two (2) business days to the Office of Human Resources.