Purpose/Objective

Close the Gap Foundation (“CTG”) strives to bring on and promote the best-qualified individuals, and background and reference checks are an important part of these processes. When a background or reference check is needed with respect to bring on volunteers or other employment decisions, the organization conducts such checks in compliance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

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Eligibility

All applicants, volunteers, and/or employees

Procedures

Background checks

The organization conducts background checks through a third-party vendor, Checkr, in compliance with applicable federal and state laws, including the Fair Credit Reporting Act, the California Investigative Consumer Reporting Agencies Act, and the California Consumer Credit Reporting Agencies Act. Thus, for example:

1. Applicants, volunteers, and/or employees will be provided with appropriate written notice of the organization’s intention to obtain information by way of a background check and will give applicants and employees the opportunity to obtain a free copy of any report obtained.
2. Applicants, volunteers, and/or employees will be asked to authorize a background check before such a check is performed.
3. Applicants, volunteers, and/or employees will be provided an online web link to complete such a background check.

Background checks will include but not limited to:

• SSN Validation/Trace: SSN validation confirms the SSN is valid and identifies both the state and the year of issuance. The search also covers the national death index.
• Sex Offender Search: Checkr searches sex offender registries in all 50 states and the District of Columbia. Any known sex offender matching your candidate is listed, with identifying information, as well as details of the offense(s) depending on the state or reporting jurisdiction.
• Global Watchlist: Checkr searches various US and international government watch lists, such as the Office of Foreign Asset Control, Interpol, and Specially Designated Nationals.
• National Criminal Database Search: The national criminal search is a multi-jurisdictional search that encompasses numerous sources. It includes national security sources, numerous federal databases, and arrest and criminal data from various local, county, and state agencies.

All information obtained from background or reference checks will be used only for purposes of making employment and volunteering decisions (e.g., onboarding, hiring, termination, or promotion); will be maintained confidentially, in accordance with applicable legal requirements; and may only be reviewed or accessed by authorized individuals with the approval of the Board of Directors.

Notification of Failed Background Check