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The Safety Screening Process

    1. Complete the Diocesan Screening Form, online or pick up paperwork from the church office.

    2. Attend initial Safe Environment Training Class. These classes are offered once a month. Check the bulletin for date and time. One Saturday morning and one evening class are offered throughout the year and classes usually last about an hour and a half.

    3. Undergo a criminal background check and three reference checks, conducted by Accutrak Investigative Services. Accutrak is a Diocesan approved investigative vendor.

    4. Interview with a staff member.

    5. Sign Acknowledgement Form stating you have read the Diocesan Safe Environment Booklet and will comply with its requirements. This form MUST be signed and is required to complete your training process.

Since there is a charge incurred by the parish for the background check and references, we will not begin processing volunteers until after they have completed the screening form and attended the training class.

Once all elements of the training processes are completed, your photo I D. badge will be issued. Recertification is required each year. Your initial training date will be at the bottom of your I.D. badge and retraining should be completed according to that date.

If you have recently moved to St. Jude from another parish in the Diocese of Dallas, your records can be transferred to St. Jude and there is no waiting period. However, St. Jude does require an initial interview with transferring volunteers conducted by the Safety Officer. We hope this interview will help you better understand our parish and make your transition easier.

We are a parish family and as such, we look out for each other; we depend on each other to help us with safeguarding those entrusted to us by God. We thank you for your time, understanding, and patience with this process. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me.

Peggy Runnels, ext. 2210
Safe Environment Director

   

 

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