To protect the citizens of Utah and state resources, and with the approval of the agency head, management may establish background check policies requiring specific employees to submit to a criminal background check through the Department of Public Safety, Bureau of Criminal Identification.

1. (1) Management at agencies that have statewide responsibility for confidential information, sensitive financial information, or handle state funds may require employees to submit to a background check, including employees who work in other state agencies.
2. (2) The employing agency bears the cost of the background check.

KEY: breaks, telecommuting, overtime, dual employment

Date of Last Change: January 21, 2026

Notice of Continuation: March 9, 2022

Authorizing, and Implemented or Interpreted Law: 34A-2-114; 63A-17-106; 63A-17-602; 20A-3-103