The comprehensive background investigation process is an important step in providing a safe, secure and productive work and educational environment for employees, students, visitors, and other members of the university community.
Process
The background check process is done after an offer of employment has been conditionally made and accepted but before an offer is finalized or (if applicable) a contract is signed. The background investigation is initiated when the appropriate person at USD enters the potential new hire’s name and e-mail address into the Truescreen background check online system. The potential new hire then receives an e-mail directing him/her to a website to enter the required information for the background check. After the background check is complete, the results are sent by Truescreen to HR. HR then shares the results with the hiring authority.
Background Check Responsibilities
Additional Information
- The contingent offer may be finalized once the background investigation has been completed and the results accepted by the university.
- Potential hires that do not have an email account or cannot create one may complete a paper background investigation form and submit it to the appropriate authorized person to enter the information manually on the Truescreen site to initiate the process.
- Previous employees who are returning to work after a break of one (1) year or less will not be subject to another background investigation unless requested by the hiring authority or Human Resources.