VOLUNTEER clearances may NOT be used for employment at Fairfield Area School District.
All new employees of the Fairfield Area School District must obtain a Child Abuse History Clearance ($13.00), a Pennsylvania Criminal History Clearance ($22.00), and a Federal Criminal History Clearance (fingerprint background check $26.20).
Pennsylvania law, 24PS 1-111, specifies that ALL EMPLOYEES of public and private schools, including those of independent contractors, but excluding employees who do not have direct contact with students, hired as of January 1,1986, must undergo background checks. In order to avoid delays in processing the background checks, job applicants must carefully follow the procedures listed below. Administrators may employ applicants on a provisional basis for a single period not to exceed a period of ninety (90) days provided all conditions listed in the Law are met. All employees of schools, whether residents or non-residents, must complete all three clearances.
This application may be filed on the Pennsylvania Access to Criminal History (PATCH) website Click the website
Applicants using the website are required to use a major credit card. Payment of $22.00 may be made through Visa, Discover, Master Card or American Express. All customers must have a valid email address in order to receive vital information from the PATCH administrators. Please note down the Control Number and the Request Date; this information will be required in order to inquire about the status of a record check. Once a criminal history check has been requested, one of the following possible responses will be immediately received:
For problems or questions regarding PATCH call: PSP Help Desk 1-877-777-3375
This application may be filed with the PA Department of Welfare website https://www.compass.state.pa
Applicants MUST register via the following: click the link here 24 hours/day, seven days per week / 1-844-321-2101 – 8am–6pm EST.
When registering you must enter the appropriate service code for PA Department of Education - 1KG6XN
The applicant will pay a fee of $26.20 for the fingerprint clearance and receive a copy free of charge.
Credit/debit cards may be made online. Money orders or cashier's checks payable to Morpho Trust will be accepted at the fingerprint centers. NO cash or personal checks allowed.