Must the DSHS secretary or designee conduct background checks on all employees in department-covered positions and applicants under consideration for a covered position?

(1) The secretary of the department of social and health services or designee must conduct a background check, as authorized by statute, on all employees in covered positions; employees in sensitive positions, and applicants under final consideration for a covered position.

(2) A national fingerprint-based background check will be conducted if required by state law, federal regulations, or presidential directive.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 43.43.832, 43.20A.710 and 43.43.837. WSR 15-05-030, § 388-06B-0100, filed 2/10/15, effective 3/13/15.]

PDFWAC 388-06B-0100

Must the DSHS secretary or designee conduct background checks on all employees in department-covered positions and applicants under consideration for a covered position?