Background Checks and Fingerprinting Services

Background Checks and Fingerprinting Services

All school employees must have both an Ohio background check (BCII) and a FBI background check completed at the WCESC office at the time of initial employment and periodically thereafter. 

The National FBI and BCII fingerprint results will be submitted electronically by a WCESC representative to the Ohio Department of Education.  ODE will not accept a paper copy.  

Current employees with multiple licenses only need to submit required background checks when they are applying for the renewal of the license or permit that is of the longest duration.   All other employees, even those that hold a permanent certificate, are still required to submit the required background checks once every five years. 

Employees who have lived continuously in Ohio for those five years, however, will only need to submit a FBI background check.  If not, both background checks must be completed.

Scheduling:

·       Please call 419-354-9010 ext. 305 for more information or to schedule an appointment.

      ·       Bring a valid driver’s license with you at the time of your appointment.

Forms of Payment Accepted:

·       CASH – exact amount please!

·        Money Order payable to Wood County Educational Service Center