To establish requirements for identifying Security-Sensitive Positions and conducting Background Investigations to mitigate risk and strengthen the safety of the university community.
This policy applies to faculty and staff members and hiring units at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign for positions designated as security-sensitive.
Illinois Human Resources
Certain university positions involve duties that present elevated risk to individuals, property, or the institution. The Campus Security Enhancement Act of 2008 (110 ILCS 12/) requires the university to identify Security-Sensitive Positions and require individuals in those positions to undergo Background Investigations.
Review the current list of criteria for Security-Sensitive Positions for the University of Illinois Urbana Champaign.
The university requires that all candidates selected for Security-Sensitive Positions undergo a Background Investigation prior to employment. For current employees hired into a Security Sensitive Position, a background check will be conducted in accordance with the University of Illinois Background Check policy.
No individual may be hired into a Security-Sensitive Position until required background checks and reviews are completed.
The responsibility for identifying Security-Sensitive Positions and ensuring compliance resides with Illinois Human Resources.
Illinois Human Resources is responsible for:
Security-Sensitive Position: A position involving duties included on the Security-Sensitive Positions Duties List that requires a higher level of trust due to access to vulnerable populations, sensitive materials, or significant assets.
Background Investigation: A comprehensive pre-employment review that may include criminal history, employment verification, reference checks, and other position-relevant screenings.
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Illinois Human Resources
(217) 333-6747