1. (a) Fingerprint Search.

   1. (1) Fingerprints shall be submitted through the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) Fingerprint Applicant Services of Texas (FAST) system.
   2. (2) The juvenile board, chief administrative officer, facility administrator or designee shall initiate a fingerprint-based criminal history search through the FAST system prior to the first day of employment to confirm that the applicant has no disqualifying criminal history.
2. (b) Criminal History Clearinghouse. The Commission and the juvenile board or designee shall participate in the electronic clearinghouse and subscription service operated by the DPS. This service, known as the Fingerprint-based Applicant Clearinghouse of Texas (FACT), provides criminal history record information required for employment and certification and notifies the Commission and the chief administrative officer or designee of any disqualifying criminal conduct that may occur subsequent to the date of employment or certification.
3. (c) Military History. Applicants with prior military experience shall provide a copy of the DD-214 Discharge Form for each tour of duty. In the event a DD-214 reflects character of service as anything other than honorable discharge, the juvenile probation department shall obtain release of information authorization from the applicant and shall request additional information from the appropriate governmental entity to determine whether the reason for discharge was the result of disqualifying criminal conduct.

Source Note:The provisions of this §344.300 adopted to be effective January 1, 2010, 34 TexReg 4191.