CBC - Criminal Background Check

• Is a CBC required to work at UTSA?

  Yes.  All employees are required to have a CBC prior to starting work.   ...

• If someone is a returning employee at UTSA would they require a new CBC?

  Yes, if there is a break of more than 4.5 months or they are changing titles and/or departments, a new CBC is required. Use our CBC Wizard to help determine which CBC needs to be processed. It can be ...

• If someone is transferring from another UT component would they still need a CBC?

  Yes, because the individual is new to UTSA, they would need a CBC....

• Are there any exceptions for CBC's?

  Yes.  Please visit our website at http://utsa.edu/hr/CBC/CBC-Exceptions.html for CBC exceptions.   ...

• How long does it take to process a CBC?

  It depends on the type of CBC.  Normally a category A CBC can take approximately 2-3 days depending on where the applicant has lived. Some states, counties, or cities have manual processes and may tak...

• If the applicant lives in another State or country and we need to verify their documents, how can we do this without requiring the applicant to be present.

  If you have an applicant who lives in another State or country whom you want to hire and you have physically seen this individual in person, they can fax or email a copy of their documents (driver’s l...

• Does the applicant have to provide 10 years of employment and residency information for category "A" CBC?

  Yes, 10 years of residency and employment information is required.  If the applicant has lived in another country and has never lived in the United States, it is not necessary to provide residency and...

• How far in advance can I process a CBC?

  A CBC should be processed when an applicant has been identified as a finalist.  This should occur no more than 30 days before hired. ...

• If I submitted a CBC for an applicant and it was processed but they were not hired, can I use the CBC/results for the future?

  Yes, as long as the CBC was done within 4 months.  Usually a new CBC is not required, if the applicant is being hired for the same position, in the same department, and with no change in employment st...

• How will I know if results are found?

  Once HR has completed the initial processing of the  CBC, the CBC will be sent to the UTSA Police Department who will finalize the process and contact the department if results are found.   ...