Employment Background Check Policy

Policy Owner: Chief Human Resource Officer

Policy Statement:

Background Checks shall be required prior to employing faculty, professional and classified employees. Information regarding conviction record will not necessarily bar an applicant from employment; individual circumstances will be considered relative to the job sought.

Background Checks may be required at the discretion of the hiring authority for any student employee or any employment appointments that include safety or sensitive duties such as handling currency, accounts payable, having access to sensitive computerized databases or laboratories, access to student records, or having access to a master key

Policy Rational:

Manhattan Area Technical College is committed to protecting the security, safety, and health of employees, students, and others, safeguarding the assets and resources of the College, and assuring individuals in responsible positions are worthy of the trust they are given. Therefore, Manhattan Area Technical College has adopted a policy requiring Employment Background Checks.