SANTA CLARA UNIVERSITY
FINGERPRINT LIVE SCAN BACKGROUND CHECK INSTRUCTIONS
As part of Â鶹´«Ã½’s commitment to safety and compliance with state regulations, all employees working with minors or in positions of trust must undergo a background check. Â鶹´«Ã½ has received authorization from the California Department of Justice (DOJ) to conduct electronic fingerprinting through a process called Live Scan.
To complete this process, you will need to visit a Live Scan location and provide certain documents. The following instructions outline the steps for completing your background check.
Instructions
Step 1: Notification & Training
Your department will notify you if a background check is required. Once notified, please inform the Office of Risk Management (risk@scu.edu) so we can assign you the necessary training course: "Protecting Children: Identifying and Reporting Sexual Misconduct." This self-paced course typically takes about an hour to complete.
Step 2: Gather Required Documents
You will need the following documents before visiting the Live Scan facility:
- Â鶹´«Ã½ Fingerprint and Background Check Consent Form
- BCIA 8016 Request for Live Scan Services Form
Step 3: Submit Signed Consent Form
Provide the signed consent form to your department lead or HR for record-keeping.
Step 4: Visit the Live Scan Facility
Take the completed BCIA 8016 Form to one of the approved Live Scan locations. Be prepared to pay the fingerprinting processing fee (approximately $35), which the department offering the program will reimburse. At the facility, you will be assigned an ATI#—be sure to retain this number for future reference.
Step 5: Track Your Background Check
You can track the status of your background check using your ATI# and date of birth. Continue to check regularly until the status indicates that your report is complete.
Step 6: Notify Risk Management
Once your background check status shows as complete, please notify the Office of Risk Management (risk@scu.edu) so we can review the results.
Step 7: Results Review
We will review the background check results and notify your department lead of the findings.
Additional Information:
Find a Live Scan Location
Â鶹´«Ã½ does not provide fingerprinting services on campus. You must visit an off-campus Live Scan location, such as the Santa Clara County Sheriff's Office, Santa Clara Police Department, or another authorized location. Find a list of approved locations here:
Payment Information
The department offering the program will cover the fingerprinting processing fee, which you will pay directly to the Live Scan location. Â鶹´«Ã½ will be billed for the cost of the DOJ and FBI background check, and your department may also be charged for this cost.