Process for Volunteering at FCPS in Groups

FCPS Background Check Procedures

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

Fairfax County Public Schools (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

Face Covering Requirements

• Fairfax County Public Schools is following CDC and health official guidelines to minimize risk to our visitors and employees.
• HR Client Services staff will be wearing a face covering and gloves during your visit and are taking extra measures to sanitize and clean surfaces between use.
• During your visit, you will have access to restrooms for hand washing. Hand sanitizer is also available at the check-in desk.
• All visitors must wear a face covering while visiting the FCPS Department of Human Resources.
  • NOTE: You will be required to remove your mask briefly so that your picture can be taken.

For more information face covering requirements, please visit the CDC website.

Address and Parking

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

Please park in a designated visitor parking space in front of the building or anywhere in the underground parking garage. The parking garage is accessible from Gatehouse Road.