Section 435. 03 mandates that a Level 1 background screening shall include but not be limited to, employment history checks and statewide criminal correspondence checks through the Florida Department of Law Enforcement. Local criminal record checks through local law enforcement agencies may be included. Any person for whom an employment screening is required by statute must not have been found guilty of, regardless of adjudication, or entered a plea of nolo contendere or guilty to, any offence prohibited under Section 435.04(2) or similar law of another jurisdiction. The background screening results shall be used to determine eligibility for employment or continued employment, and approval of contractor/agent personnel performing work on behalf of BWDB.
