• Clearances

    VOLUNTEER clearances may NOT be used for employment at Fairfield Area School District.

    All new employees of the Fairfield Area School District must obtain a Child Abuse History Clearance ($13.00), a Pennsylvania Criminal History Clearance ($22.00), and a Federal Criminal History Clearance (fingerprint background check $26.20).

    Pennsylvania law, 24PS 1-111, specifies that ALL EMPLOYEES of public and private schools, including those of independent contractors, but excluding employees who do not have direct contact with students, hired as of January 1,1986, must undergo background checks. In order to avoid delays in processing the background checks, job applicants must carefully follow the procedures listed below. Administrators may employ applicants on a provisional basis for a single period not to exceed a period of ninety (90) days provided all conditions listed in the Law are met. All employees of schools, whether residents or non-residents, must complete all three clearances. 

    FILING PROCEDURE: PA CRIMINAL HISTORY RECORD CHECK - Act 34

    This application may be filed on the Pennsylvania Access to Criminal History (PATCH) website https://epatch.pa.gov/home

    Applicants using the website are required to use a major credit card. Payment of $22.00 may be made through Visa, Discover, Master Card or American Express. All customers must have a valid email address in order to receive vital information from the PATCH administrators. Please note down the Control Number and the Request Date; this information will be required in order to inquire about the status of a record check. Once a criminal history check has been requested, one of the following possible responses will be immediately received:

    • Pending indicates that a response did not come back quickly enough. If this is the response received, please check the status at a later time.
    • No Record indicates that there is no criminal history information contained in the files of the Pennsylvania State Police Central Repository. The "Certification Form" for No Record should be printed and used as the Original.
    • Request Under Review indicates that the user must periodically check back to determine the final status, which would be either No Record or Record (mailed to the requester).

    For problems or questions regarding PATCH call: PSP Help Desk 1-877-777-3375

     

    FILING PROCEDURE: PA CHILD ABUSE HISTORY RECORD CHECK - Act 151 

    This application may be filed with the PA Department of Welfare website https://www.compass.state.pa

    Applicants using the website are required to use a major credit card. Payment of $13 may be made through Visa, Discover, Mastercard or American Express. All customers must have a valid email address in order to receive vital information from the PA Department of Welfare.

    All information must be completed in full. All previous names, addresses, and household members since 1975 must be provided to the best of your knowledge and belief. Check the school block for Purpose for Clearance. Do not check more than one block. 

    Applicant presents background check information to Fairfield Area School District. The ORIGINAL should be RETAINED BY THE APPLICANT and may be used for all employment verification for the one-year period after issuance. The school entity shall make and keep a copy of the original.  For problems or questions, call 1-717-783-6211.

     

    FILING PROCEDURE: FEDERAL CRIMINAL HISTORY RECORD CHECK (FBI FINGERPRINT) - Act 114

    Applicants MUST register via the following: https://uenroll.identogo.com/ 24 hours/day, seven days per week / 1-844-321-2101 – 8am–6pm EST.

    When registering you must enter the appropriate service code for PA Department of Education - 1KG6XN

    The applicant will pay a fee of $26.20 for the fingerprint clearance and receive a copy free of charge.

    Credit/debit cards may be made online. Money orders or cashier's checks payable to Morpho Trust will be accepted at the fingerprint centers. NO cash or personal checks allowed.

    • Applicants must provide proof of identity upon arrival at the Fingerprint Center, such as a state-issued driver's license, state I.D card, passport, etc.
    • Once registered, you may have your fingerprints taken at any of the locations listed on their website: www.identogo.com/locations 
    • Applicants must provide FASD with their UEID (Universal Enrollment ID). Fairfield Area School District will then obtain the original clearance via the website.