DFPS Centralized Background Check Unit Operating Handbook

March 2017

This revision of the DFPS Centralized Background Check Unit Operating Handbook was published on March 1, 2017. Summaries of new or revised items are provided below.

Procedures for Updated Automated Background Check System (ABCS) Application (PATS 9727)

The items below are revised to:

  •  document procedures that changed as a result of the Automated Background Check System (ABCS) application upgrade;

  •  update or provide new definitions for ABCS, Barred, CLASS, Cleared, Contractors, CASA, Criminal Conviction, Data Integrity Specialists, Employer, and FBI Criminal History Check; and

  •  update CBCU contact information.

See:

1300 Definitions of Terms

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1510 Telephone and Regular Mail CBCU Contact Information

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2411 Requesting a Background Check During Contract Execution Requesting a Background Check During Procurement

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5100 CASA Background Check Policy

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5210 CASA Employees, Volunteers, and Board Members

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5300 Procedures for Requesting a Background Check

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5410 Cleared