Policies & Procedures

PA3012 Background Check Policy

Policy: Background Check Policy Policy No.: PA3012
Authority: SUNY Broome Community College Board of Trustees Policy Owner: President
Responsible Party: VP Admin & Finance Approved: August 22, 2019
Revised: (DATE)

SUNY Broome Community College will conduct standard background checks and verification of relevant information for the sole purpose of protecting the safety and security of the College’s students, faculty, staff and its visitors in addition to the College’s assets by reducing the likelihood of crime, injury/loss, to aid in the confidence in the College’s workforce.

This policy shall apply to all new part-time and full-time faculty, staff, adjunct employees, and identified student employees upon Board of Trustees approval. This policy shall not apply to Campus Peace Officers as they are held accountable to a more stringent level of background investigation. Employees with a break in service over twelve (12) months will be subject to this policy if offered re-employment.

Action (Created, Reviewed, Retired) Date Initials Position Title
Updated classification (1.35) 06/22/2020 DL Assistant to the President