Background Checks
Saint Joseph’s University requires all employees to obtain 3 background clearances: state criminal background clearance, FBI fingerprinting clearance, and a child abuse clearance. Please begin this process immediately, as it may take a few weeks to finish and upload all 3 clearances. Further information, can be found here.
Saint Joseph's University complies with Act 153 regulations and requires a full set of background checks for all employees upon hire. You can review our Interim Background Check Policy here for full information.
A few important points to remember:
- Results for the FBI fingerprint check will either be emailed to you or mailed to your home address via USPS.
- If results are emailed: you only have one opportunity to download the FBI results, so be prepared to download and save them as soon as you receive the email. This email typically comes within one week if there are no reportable results. Results sent in the mail can take 2-3 weeks to receive.
- SJU also receives a copy of your FBI fingerprint check.
- If any reportable results are found, the HR team will review them on an individual basis and consult with the Office of General Counsel as needed.
- The FBI fingerprinting clearance MUST be from the Department of Human Services - We cannot accept FBI Clearances from the Department of Education or the Department of Justice.
- Results for the Child Abuse and Criminal Checks are also received by an employee and SJU.
- If you have current background clearances and would like to provide those or check if they are acceptable, please email humanresources@sju.edu.