Office of Human Resources - Background Checks

Security-Sensitive Positions

Positions listed below have been designated as "security sensitive" and require a Criminal Background Check of the final candidate. This information is required for individuals not currently employed by ASU as well as those currently employed by the University who are moving or transferring into a security sensitive position. Security sensitive positions include positions with the potential to expose the University to extensive liability and are designated by the University in accordance with ASU ACD 126 and Arizona Board of Regents' policy 6-709.

University Administrators (including Acting and Interim)
President Provost Sr. Vice President & Secretary of the University Vice Provost Vice President Deputy Exec VP Univ Service	Senior Vice President Senior Advisor Chief Financial Officer Chief Information Officer Dean Associate Dean Assistant Dean
Positions with Unsupervised Contact with Minors
Will be identified based upon the duties and functions of the job. Includes positions involving unsupervised work with minors who are not enrolled students of the University such as cooperative programs, 4-H, and summer youth camps. "Unsupervised" can be further defined as performing job duties in the presence of a minor in a confined room, vehicle or work space without the presence of another adult; or being in the presence of a minor outside the view of another adult within 30 feet.
Positions with Direct Access to Select (Biological/Biochemical) Agents
Positions that have direct access to Select Agents, as defined by the USA Patriot Act of 2001 and the Public Health Security and Bioterrorism Preparedness Response Act of 2002, except where excluded by law because the Principle Investigator does not, at any time, exceed the Select Agent regulatory threshold quantities specified under the applicable regulations.
Positions with Unrestricted Access to Residence Hall Rooms
Includes all positions within Residential Life that have access to master keys to the residence halls.
Other Positions Designated by a Dean or Vice President as "Security or Safety-Sensitive"
Some examples include: 1) positions with Information Technology, due to their responsibility for oversight and management of the institutions computer systems and accessibility to data; and 2) positions that handle financial transactions as a job responsibility. These responsibilities include, but are not limited to: approval authority within the accounting system, collecting and handling of cash or checks, writing or approving checks, having access to a direct money stream, being an authorized ASU Purchasing Cardholder, or being a fiduciary to ASU.