Criminal Background Check Policy
G1.16 Criminal Background Check Policy
It is the policy of Missouri State University that a criminal background check be
undertaken as a condition of employment for all full time faculty and staff positions
and for all employees in sensitive positions of employment.
Refer to Operational Policy
Line of authority
Responsible administrator and office: Director, Office of Human Resources
Contact person in that office: Assistant Director of Human Resources-Talent Acquisition
Responsible VP: Vice President for Administrative Services
Effective date
Presidential approval: May 19, 2026