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Background Check Information

All applicants are reviewed to ensure that they meet the standards for certification and licensure established by the Policy Committee and the Board.  Applicants are reviewed for moral fitness per Oregon Administrative Rule 259-060-0300, 259-060-0310, 259-060-0320. 

If you are unsure if a court disposition is disqualifying, please contact the Program to inquire before submitting an application as application fees are non-refundable. 
Please review the following links for additional information regarding the new moral fitness minimum standards effective January 1, 2021:

 
If you have any questions regarding the new rules, please contact the Program at dpsst.security@dpsst.oregon.gov.

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Information regarding mandatory and discretionary grounds for denying or revoking private security certification or licensure can also be found in Oregon Administrative Rule 259-60-0300, 259-060-0310 and 259-060-0320.

Option 1 - Electronic fingerprinting via Fieldprint


Submit Electronic Fingerprints via Fieldprint, Inc.  Fieldprint provides all aspects of the fingerprinting process from electronic collection to sending the collected fingerprints to OSP/FBI for processing;eliminating the need for submission of a fingerprint card to DPSST.  Fieldprint offers nationwide fingerprinting services within a reasonable distance from any location.  Please visit: www.fieldprintoregon.com for more information and to schedule an appointment.

You will need to use the following Fieldprint code when scheduling your appointment:

FPPSCertificationDPSST

IMPORTANT INFORMATION - PLEASE NOTE:

  • Be Sure to enter the Fieldprint code when scheduling your appointment; and
  • Once you have completed the process of scheduling an appointment with Fieldprint, Inc., you will be provided with a Confirmation Page.  You must include a copy of your Confirmation Page with your application packet upon submission to DPSST.

Option 2 - LiveScan fingerprinting


Submit a LiveScan printed fingerprint card.  LiveScan is an inkless electronic fingerprinting method where fingerprints are scanned and saved as a digital image.  When done properly, LiveScan can have a greater success rate than the traditional ink method.  However, LiveScan is not available in all areas.

Option 3 - Traditional ink fingerprinting Submit a completed ink fingerprint card


The Department will supply pre-printed FBI fingerprint cards at no charge. Please contact our office to request one.