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BACKGROUND CHECKS

All Texas AgriLife Extension Service positions and Texas AgriLife Research/College of Agriculture and Life Sciences positions designated as security sensitive will have both a criminal history and a sex offender record check. 

Requesting Background Checks

AT THE POINT OF HIRE, make a contingent offer to the candidate.  Any offer letter issued before the check is completed must be conditional -- contingent on successful completion of the background checks.

APPLICANTS: Complete the Background Check Disclosure Notice and Authorization Form, AG-473, and email or fax to Human Resources. 

Human Resources will conduct the background checks as indicated on the form and respond to the unit when all checks are complete.

Policies and Rules:

• System Regulation 33.99.14 Criminal History Record Information – Employees and Applicants
• Extension Rule 33.99.14.X1 – Criminal History Record Information – Employees and Applicants

  APPLICANT FORM: Background Check Disclosure Notice and Authorization Form, AG-473

  Applicants: FAQs

  Employees:

  • FAQs
  • Memo from Director Ed Smith to AgriLife Extension employees
  • EMPLOYEES ONLY: AG-473, Employee Background Check Disclosure Notice - Authorization Form for Employees
  • Recruiting and Selection Guide for Hiring Managers and Supervisors.

  For additional questions, please contact the Human Resources office at 979-458-HIRE (979-458-4473).