Background Checks
Background checks will be performed on applicants for employment at Arkansas State University in order to create a safe and secure workplace for students, faculty, staff, administrators, and visitors; to protect funds, property and other assets of the university; and to ensure that Arkansas State University employees are qualified to perform duties and responsibilities of the positions for which they apply.
View the full Arkansas State University System Policy here
I need to hire someone. Will my final candidate need a background check?
- Only the final applicant selected for hire
- Any former regular full-time or adjunct employee who is being considered for rehire after a break in service of twelve months or more
- Any current employee who is being considered for transfer, promotion, or reclassification
- Any current employee competing for a vacancy through an external search process
- Any current employee changing from a faculty to an academic administrative position
- Any Graduate Assistant, teaching assistant, or post-doctoral appointee
- Any temporary employee
How long does a background check take?
- Most background checks will be returned within 48 hours. Some checks may take longer depending on the availability of information electronically or a delay in verification of data due to applicant error.
- International checks will vary depending on the relevant country
Additional Information Regarding Background Checks
Arkansas State University System Policy
Background Check Overview
Questions?
We are here to help! Contact our Human Resources Office with any questions.
? A-State Human Resources
? 870-972-3454
? hr@astate.edu