BACKGROUND CHECKS ​
The Office of Human Resources verifies and documents all background check information for the Diocese of San Bernardino.
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Parishes and schools must provide the appropriate diocesan Live Scan Request Form and background check service provider information to those in need of completing a background check. Click on this link for a list of background check providers by County.
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The Diocese of San Bernardino requires the following roles background check clearance prior to beginning their service.
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Clergy
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Candidates for ordination
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Men and women religious
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Pastoral Center, parish and school employees
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Volunteers who in their capacity supervise minors or minister in programs relating to minors, or have regular contact with minors
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Private contractors who in their capacity supervise minors or minister in programs relating to minors, or have regular contact with minors
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Parents volunteering with minors other than their own children
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Safe Environment Facilitators assigned to facilitate in-person or videoconference safe environment training sessions
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Background checks are highly recommended for lay ministry leaders, volunteers working with vulnerable and dependent adults, lay ministers of Holy Communion who minister to the sick and homebound.
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A parish or school may require background checks for additional roles or ministries to meet their specific or unique safe environment needs.
BACKGROUND CHECK METHOD
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Live scan fingerprinting through the California Department of Justice and the FBI.
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Parishes and schools must provide the appropriate diocesan Live Scan Request Form and background check service provider information to those in need of completing a background check.
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Parishes and schools are to determine how the cost of background checks for their employees and volunteers will be covered.
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Every person required to complete a background check must have cleared background check on file with the Diocese of San Bernardino.
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The Office of Human Resources documents and verifies all background check information.​​
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Background checks for the Diocese of San Bernardino are a one-time procedure.
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For questions or assistance regarding Background Check Policies in the Diocese of San Bernardino, contact the Office of Child and Youth Protection at (909) 475-5125
or email us at childandyouthprotection@sbdiocese.org
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