DFPS Centralized Background Check Unit Operating Handbook

November 2016

This revision of the DFPS Centralized Background Check Unit Operating Handbook was published on November 1, 2016. Summaries of new or revised items are provided below.

Background Checks for External User Access to Information Resources (PATS 9342)

This policy revision:

  •  updates terms used by CBCU;

  •  clarifies time frames for completing background checks and actions to be taken if background checks are not completed on time; and

  •  creates a chart for entities that have been granted a non-expiring waiver.

See:

1300 Definitions of Terms

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3000 Background Checks for External User Access to Information Resources

3100 Populations Exempted From Background Checks

3200 Obtaining a Waiver for a Background Check

3300 Division of Responsibilities for Background Checks for External Users

3310 Sponsor Responsibilities

3320 DI Specialist Responsibilities

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3420 Out-of-State Criminal History Checks

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3464 Incomplete Out of State Background Checks

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Appendix 3000-3: External Entities Granted a Non-Expiring Waiver