Volunteer Support Pre-Employment Security Checklist

Checklist Of Required Forms:

• SF-85P - Questionnaire for Public Trust Positions

• SF 85PS - Supplemental Questionnaire for Selected Positions
  • You have been registered in the on-line security system called E-Qip. You have been sent an e-mail from the Human Resources Office with the E-Qip web site address and answers to 3 "Golden Questions". You should retain that e-mail and refer to it when accessing the E-Qip web site. Initially, please review the "Quick Reference Guide for the Applicant" and the "Frequently Asked Questions about E-Qip". You may need to set up your personal computer as shown in the Web Browser Requirements and Getting Started sections of the "Quick Reference Guide" before completing the form on-line.
  • Carefully follow the on-screen instructions and remember the information you provide will be used by investigators to conduct your background investigation. All blocks must be completely filled out with accurate and up-to-date names/dates/addresses/telephone numbers. Please follow instructions to print out signature pages, sign, and date the form.
  • Hint: It will be helpful to print out a copy of the SF-85P and complete it in hard copy before sitting down at the computer and completing it online.
    Quick Reference Guide for the Applicant
    Frequently Asked Questions about E-Qip

• Copy of Birth Certificate and/or Passport

• OF-306 - Declaration of Federal Employment
  • Complete blocks 1 through 16a, sign and date the form.

• Selective Service Registration Certification - Complete this form and include your registration number if you are a male born after 12/31/1959 and are at least 18 years of age.

• Dual Citizenship/Loyalty Statement - Applicant certifies s/he is a dual citizen of the U.S. and another country. Submit the above and submit one copy of the following, if applicable:
  • Letter of explanation stating why the applicant feels s/he is a dual citizen of the U.S. and another country

• Foreign Born Relatives or Associates Statement
  • Complete this form if you have any foreign-born relatives, foreign-born spouse that you listed on your security questionnaire.

• OFI-36 - Additional Information
  • Complete this form, regardless of citizenship status, for (1) cohabitant; and (2)any foreign-born relatives, foreign-born spouse.

• SF-87A- Fingerprint Cards
  • Fingerprint cards will be mailed to you. You can be fingerprinted at any local law enforcement agency.
  • Cards should be signed in the presence of the person fingerprinting you.

• DOJ-555 - Disclosure and Authorization Pertaining to Consumer Reports Pursuant to the Fair Credit Reporting Act
  • Review, sign and date the form.

• Certification for Non-Sensitive Positions

• Student Volunteer Agreement
  • Complete form entirely and include the name of the college and designated representative's name. Form needs to have college representative's signature/date on the first page and your signature/date on the second page.

• Derogatory Information - i.e., bankruptcy, indebtedness, arrests, income tax issues, drug use, etc. If you answered Yes to questions #23, 24, 25, 27, 28 or 29 on the SF-85, you must:
  • Provide a letter of explanation addressing each derogatory issue.
  • Provide supporting documents, e.g., canceled payment checks, letter from creditor, court disposition, etc.

• Attachment 1 - Acknowledgment of Duty to Preserve Federal Records

• US Attorney's Information System Rules of Behavior

Please Federal Express or hand deliver forms to the following address:

For additional information, please contact Human Resources at 515-473-9300