Approved: July 28, 2008
Nomenclature changes: March 30, 2017
Monitor: President
Background investigations shall be conducted as part of the search process for all employees hired into "positions of trust.” The department extending the employment offer is responsible for sending the Background Investigation for Employment form for completion. Upon receipt of the completed form, it will be forwarded to the Department of Human Resources for submission to the Illinois State Police. The Department of Human Resources is responsible for ensuring background investigations are completed prior to entering the employment contract.
Background investigations must be completed prior to employing individuals in positions of trust.
The cost of conducting background investigations will be paid by the appropriate vice presidential area from funds identified by the Vice President.
The following positions have been identified as positions of trust at Eastern Illinois University for the purpose of compliance with the Campus Security Act (Public Act 88-629).
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Academic Affairs |
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Child and Infant Development Laboratory |
All office personnel |
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Registrar |
All office personnel |
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Business Affairs |
A background investigation is required on all personnel in Business Affairs, with the exception of person(s) in the following series of classification: Office Support Assistants/Associate/Specialists and their extra-help equivalents. |
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University Advancement |
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Alumni Services |
All office personnel |
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University Development |
All office personnel |
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President |
All office personnel |
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Internal Auditing |
All office personnel |
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General Counsel |
All office personnel |
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Vice Presidents |
All office personnel |
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Student Affairs |
A background investigation is required on all personnel in Student Affairs, with the exception of person(s) in the following series of classification: Office Support Assistants/Associate/Specialists and their extra-help equivalents. |
A background investigation shall also be conducted on any current employee who is promoted or reassigned from a position exempt from this rule to any position listed above or any position that would otherwise require a background investigation. A background investigation may also be required for other positions if requested by the hiring agent.