Fingerprinting, ID Badges & Background Checks

Jessica Lunsford Act

  • Background screening requirements pursuant to Florida law for certain non-instructional school district employees and contractors states in part-"Non-instructional school district employees or contractual personnel who are permitted access on school grounds when students are present, who have direct contact with students or who have access to or control of school funds must meet level 2 screening requirements as described in f.s.1012.32."

Forms

  • All individuals must come prepared with the necessary forms to be fingerprinted. A driver's License or state-issued identification is required!

    New Employees (including Substitutes)

    The individual gets the "Request for Background Check for Applicants" form from the site and/or department that is offering the position.

     

    Current Employees (Re-fingerprints)

    Current employees being re-fingerprinted must bring in their completed "orange" Refingerprint Card. These cards are mailed out with the re-fingerprint notification.

     

    Vendors/Contractors

    Vendor/Contractors will receive a "Request for Background Check for Vendor/Contractors" form to complete when they arrive at the Fingerprint Office. You will also be given a "red" fingerprint card to complete.

     

    Student Interns

    Student Interns must bring a completed "Request for Background Check for Students" form, which you will receive from your school/department. Once you arrive at the Fingerprint Office, you will be given a "yellow" fingerprint card to complete.

    Mentors and School Volunteers

    The individual gets the form from the site where the individual will be placed.

Fingerprinting for Re-certification

  • There is no cost, and we are open from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM Monday through Friday.

     

    All teachers need to wait for their year of recertification. If you do not re-certify until a later year, then please wait until that particular timeframe.

     

    If you have any questions, please feel free to contact our office at (850) 487-7117. We are currently fingerprinting those teachers who are renewing their teaching certification for June 2028.

     

    How long does the process take?

    The turnaround time from FDLE which processes the fingerprints, is approximately 24-48 hours. However, the process at this point could take up to six weeks until approval is met for the level two background check from the FDLE required by state statute.

     

    We do not process any re-certification paperwork here in the Office of Safety, Security, and Emergency Management. Please contact Jean Scott (850) 487-7205 or Personnel Services (850) 487-7110 with questions about re-certification.

     

Waiting Period, Rejections, and Appeals

  • Waiting Period

    The waiting period from the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) is approximately 24 - 48 hours. However, at certain times of the year when our volume is extremely high, the waiting period can extend out to 5-7 days.

    Fingerprinting is done on a first-come, first-served basis.

     

    Rejections

    Fingerprints can be rejected. Candidates will be notified of the rejection and will be requested to come in for a second attempt. If the second attempt is not successful, a manual background check will then be performed.

     

    Appeals

    The LCSB policy states:

    Applicants who have been denied because of their criminal record shall receive written notice and may request reconsideration. Their appeal must be addressed to the Superintendent and submitted in writing.

Fingerprinting Services

  •  All fingerprint services will be available on the following days and hours:
     
    The Fingerprint Office hours.
    850-487-7293
    Monday - Friday
    8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
    2757 West Pensacola St.

Fingerprinting Payment

    • Payment must be in the form of a money order (made payable to Leon County School Board) or major credit card. 
    • Vendors may pay with a business check.
    • Sorry, we can not accept cash!
    • You may prepay online at:   https://fingerprintpay.leon.k12.fl.us
    • A valid driver's license or state issued id will be required at the time of payment

    New Employees $95.00
    The new employee is responsible for payment.

    Current Employees Reprints No fee
    The Leon County School Board is responsible

    Vendors/Contractors $95.00
    The individual or company they represent is responsible for payment.

    Student Interns $95.00
    The individual is responsible for payment.

    Mentors/Work Study Students No fee
    The Leon County School board is responsible for payment.

    Where does your fingerprint fee go?
    The School Board of Leon County is governed by law for all of the process that are required for electronic fingerprinting and for the monetary charge that can be levied for this process. The money goes to the following entities:

    • Florida Department of Law Enforcement
    • Federal Bureau of Investigation
    • Leon County School Board