FCPS Background Checks

Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) is fortunate to have individuals, groups, and organizations who contribute time and energy to students as volunteers. Because student safety is of utmost importance, FCPS requires volunteers who meet with students on a frequent and regular basis to have a background check. 

FCPS covers the fees for background checks for volunteers and mentors. 

FCPS Fingerprinting Process

• To start a request, FCPS personnel must submit one HR-3 form per volunteer using a centralized email address.  The volunteer is welcome to ask FCPS personnel to do so, but the process MUST be initiated by an FCPS staff member.
• Once the HR-3 form has been processed, each volunteer will receive a series of emails containing the links to 2 online portals
  • Portal 1:  Online profile and questions related to previous court involvement
  • Portal 2:  Onboarding (background check forms)
• Upon completion of the onboarding process, volunteers will receive an automated email to schedule a fingerprinting appointment.
• This email will also define current operating procedures for fingerprinting to include any measures that might be in place to protect your health

FCPS Background Check (Regulation 4119)

• FCPS regulations preclude anyone with a felony conviction from volunteering in the schools.
• Misdemeanor charges are evaluated based on the nature of the offense, the age of the person at the time of the offense, and the amount of time between the date of the offense and the date of application.
• Active-duty (sworn) law enforcement personnel are exempt from the background check

Address

Gatehouse Administration Center
Department of Human Resources, Welcome Center (1st floor lobby)
8115 Gatehouse Road
Falls Church, VA 22042

Frequently Asked Questions