Washington Administrative Code
Title 388 - Social and Health Services, Department of
GENERAL
Chapter 388-06B - DSHS Employee Background Checks
Section 388-06B-0100 - Must the DSHS secretary or designee conduct background checks on all employees in department-covered positions and applicants under consideration for a covered position?

(1) The secretary of the department of social and health services or designee must conduct a background check, as authorized by statute, on all employees in covered positions; employees in sensitive positions, and applicants under final consideration for a covered position.

(2) A national fingerprint-based background check will be conducted if required by state law, federal regulations, or presidential directive.