HR : Forms : Criminal Background Inquiry

Criminal background checks are completed on all classified, exempt, faculty and temporary/hourly staff. Certain student employees, interns, volunteers and graduate assistants also are checked.

CONFIDENTIALITY NOTE : When completed, the information contained on criminal background inquiry forms should be treated as confidential. Please provide the blank form to your finalists(s) and ask them to deliver the completed form to HR for the background check to be completed. If the finalist is not able to report to HR in person, provide them an envelope in which they may seal the completed form and forward it to HR for completion.

The following are the forms to be completed depending on type of individual or position:

• Classified, Exempt, Faculty, and Temporary/Hourly staff positions - Multi-State Inquiry Form.
• Student employees, interns, volunteers, and graduate assistants - WA State Inquiry Form.

If you are unsure which type of background inquiry applies to your situation, please contact Joy Corbett, Recruitment Specialist .

Be certain the applicant knows that no offer of employment may be extended until the background check has been completed.