Employment at MCC
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Background Checks and CORI/SORI Checks
Pre-Employment Screening Protocol at MCC: The inclusion of a pre-employment screening process, specifically a background check,
is a standard practice for Middlesex Community College (MCC) job offers. This step
is crucial as it ensures that prospective employees meet the necessary qualifications
and adhere to the ethical and legal standards set by the institution. The background
check is initiated after the candidate has accepted the conditional job offer, underscoring
its significance in the finalization of the hiring process. Sterling, the designated
vendor managing this procedure, plays a pivotal role in conducting thorough background
checks. The emphasis on the conditional nature of the job offer highlights the importance
of successfully completing this screening process for the finalization of employment.
For any queries regarding the process, prospective employees are directed to contact
careers@middlesex.mass.edu. This comprehensive approach reflects MCC's commitment to maintaining a qualified,
trustworthy, and compliant workforce.
CORI/SORI Checks: In order for an applicant to be eligible to be hired in a position that involves potential
unsupervised contact with children, the disabled, or the elderly, the successful applicant may be required to undergo a Criminal Offender Record Information
(CORI) check and/or a Sex Offender Registry Information (SORI) check. Successful applicants
found to have certain criminal convictions or pending criminal actions will be presumed
ineligible to hold such positions. The College is authorized by the Commonwealth's
Criminal History Systems Board, pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 6,
Sections 167-178B, to access CORI records. The College shall refer to regulations
issued by the Commonwealth's Executive Office of Health and Human Services, 101 Code
of Massachusetts Regulations 15.00-15.16, as guidance when assessing employee or successful
applicant CORI records. Sex Offender checks shall be performed pursuant to Massachusetts
General Laws, Chapter 6, Sections 178C-178P. For more information regarding the College's
CORI/SORI check process, please contact Pamela Medina, Assistant Director of HR/Affirmative
Action Officer/Title IX Coordinator at medinap@middlesex.mass.edu.