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Background Checks

Why Do We Do Background Checks?

The Diocese of Crookston and its parishes have an obligation to create a safe environment for the children who are given into our care. One vital component of this safe environment is background checks. Background checks are done to ensure that anyone who comes into contact with a child under our care does not have a history of criminal offenses that may make them a danger to the children. Background checks are also done on employees to search for evidence of a criminal history that may adversely affect their work for the parish.

Background Check Policies and Procedures

The Background Check Policy states which positions at the parish and diocesan levels require background checks. The Background Check Policy is found in Section 3.4 of the Safe Environment Policy of the Diocese of Crookston.
The Background Check Procedures provide the instructions for implementing the Background Check Policy. The Background Check Procedures are found in the Safe Environment Certification Manual.
Provides additional clarification of the standards presented in the Safe Environment Policy, additional clarification of the positions requiring Safe Environment Certification, details the types of background checks that will be done to comply with the Safe Environment Policy and state law and provides a set of instructions detailing how the background checks will be performed

This form must be filled out by all new employees. It authorizes the parish, parish school, and diocese to do a background check with the person's previous or other current employer. If the employee has been unemployed or self-employed for more than three years prior to starting employment, the person should write "N/A" in the blank labeled "Name of Previous/Other Current Employer", then sign and date the form in the appropriate places.

This form is used as part of the Employment Background Check done on all new employees. This is the form that the employee's previous or other current employer will complete and return to the Diocese.

This letter applies only to new employees at parishes with schools. This letter is sent to the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension to request a background check.

This form is used when an issue arises regarding a person's Social Security Number

To determine whether a Criminal Background Check is necessary for a new employee, volunteer, or independent contractor, e-mail rgiannonatti@crookston.org .

All correspondence relating to background checks should be mailed to:
Diocese of Crookston
Attn: Background Checks
PO Box 610

Crookston MN 56716

If you have questions about background check policies or procedures, contact Reathel Giannonatti at 218-281-4533 or rgiannonatti@crookston.org

Background Check Contact Information
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