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Shaping the future of international education New Edition Criminal Background Check Procedures CIS in collaboration with other agencies has formed an International Task Force on Child Protection chaired by CIS Executive Director, Jane Larsson, in order to apply our collective resources, expertise, and partnerships to help international school communities address child protection challenges. Member Organisations of the Task Force: • Council of International Schools • Council of British International Schools • Academy of International School Heads • U.S. Department of State, Office of Overseas Schools • Association for the Advancement of International Education • International Schools Services • ECIS CIS is the leader in requiring police background check documentation for Educator and Leadership Candidates as part of the overall effort to ensure effective screening. Please obtain a current police background check from your current country of employment/residence as well as appropriate documentation from any previous country/countries in which you have worked. It is ultimately a school’s responsibility to ensure that they have appropriate police background documentation for their Educators and CIS is committed to supporting them in this endeavour. It is important to demonstrate a willingness and effort to meet the requirement and obtain all of the paperwork that is realistically possible. This document is the result of extensive research into governmental, law enforcement and embassy websites. We have tried to ensure where possible that the information has been obtained from official channels and to provide links to these sources. CIS requests your help in maintaining an accurate and useful resource; if you find any information to be incorrect or out of date, please contact us at: [email protected]. Document researched and compiled by: CIS Career & Recruitment Services Disclaimer: While every attempt has been made to ensure the information is accurate and up to date, CIS makes no warranties or representations of any kind that it is error-free. 1 / 179 Criminal Background Check Procedures | last updated July 2017 www.cois.org Shaping the future of international education Quick links to country specific information within this document: 2 / 179 Criminal Background Check Procedures | last updated July 2017 www.cois.org Shaping the future of international education Quick links to country specific information within this document: 3 / 179 Criminal Background Check Procedures | last updated July 2017 www.cois.org Shaping the future of international education Albania Certificate of Judicial Status / Deshmi Penaliteti Who can apply? • Individuals or employers with written consent can apply. • An individual cannot authorise a third party individual or agency to apply for disclosure. Where? • Applications are only accepted inside Albania; overseas applications will not be accepted. • Applications should be made to a branch of the Albanian Post Office using a form. (Direct applications will not be accepted by the Office of Judicial Status or Albanian Embassies). What must the applicant supply? The application form must include: • Applicant’s full name • Name of applicant’s father and mother • Date of Birth and Place of Birth • Statement that the applicant does/does not have criminal convictions • The application must be presented with valid identification (passport, national ID card or birth certificate) When the prospective employer makes the application, the form must also include: • Name of the employer • Signed disclosure from the individual that authorises the employer to make the application What are the costs / turnaround times? • Fee of 420 payable in cash only • Turnaround period of 2- 4 weeks Information Source The General Directorate of Prisons (in Albanian): https://e-albania.al/sherbimi.aspx?kodi=449 Contact details Tel: +355 42 254 544/162 E-mail: [email protected] Address: Street "Abdi Toptani" (next to Torre Drin) Tirana 4 / 179 Criminal Background Check Procedures | last updated July 2017 www.cois.org Shaping the future of international education Angola Certificate of Criminal Record Who can apply? • The Individual must apply for the certificate Where? • At SIAC – see address below What must the applicant supply? • The documents required are an Angolan ID card What are the costs / turnaround times? • The turnaround time is 72 hours Information Source Ministry of Justice and Human Rights: http://www.minjusdh.gov.ao/VerServico.aspx?id=234 Contact details • SIAC- (Serviço Integrado de Atendimento ao Cidadão Unidade de Servicos Públicos) Talatona- Luanda Sul, Via a-2 Telephone +244 2222 69 93 01 Open Monday – Friday from 08:00 to 15:30 and on Saturdays from 08:00 to 13:00. Certificate The document is written in Portuguese. The translation cost varies between 30 to 40 USD. It is an official document provided by the Ministry of Justice. The document contains personal information. 5 / 179 Criminal Background Check Procedures | last updated July 2017 www.cois.org Shaping the future of international education Anguilla Police Certificate Who can apply? • Only the Individual may apply • Third party representatives will not be accepted by Police Headquarters • The applicant must have resided for at least 6 months in order to obtain certificate Where can the applicant apply? • Local Applicants: can apply in person at the police headquarters (address supplied below) • Overseas applicants will need to write to the headquarters What must the applicant supply? The applicant must present the following information in person the Police Headquarters: • Full name (and aliases) • Date of Birth • 1 passport sized photo • Valid passport • Anguilla address • Document form (supplied by the Police Station) stating why applicant is seeking their criminal records disclosure What are the costs / turnaround times? • Fee of EC$50 (approx. £12) payable at the Inland Revenue Department with turnaround confirmed by agent on receipt of application; normally 24 hours Mon-Fri, excluding public holidays Contact Details Internal applicants must visit: Commissioner of Police Police Headquarters The Valley Anguilla, AI 2640 Tel: + (126)-4497-2533 Fax: + (126)-4497-3746 External applicants may visit or write to the above address. 6 / 179 Criminal Background Check Procedures | last updated July 2017 www.cois.org Shaping the future of international education Antigua and Barbuda What must the applicant supply? Overseas applicants: • Set of fingerprints • Birth certificate • 2x passport photographs Local applicants: • Passport • thumbprint • addresses and dates of residence in Barbados • set of fingerprints (taken on application) What are the costs / turnaround times? EC $10 plus postage and bank charges for currency Contact Details Commissioner of Police Criminal Record Office St. John's Police Station Antigua High Commission for Antigua & Barbuda 2nd Floor 45 Crawford Place W1H 4LP Tel: 020 7258 0070 Fax: 020 7258 7486 Email: [email protected] Website: www.antigua-barbuda.com 7 / 179 Criminal Background Check Procedures | last updated July 2017 www.cois.org Shaping the future of international education Argentina Certificate of Criminal Records Who can apply? • Can only be obtained in person or through a nominated representative in Argentina who will submit the application on their behalf. Overseas applicants must first have their application certified at the Argentine Consulate and then send the application and authorisation, issued by the Consulate, to their nominated representative by post along with supporting documents identified by the Consulate at the time of application. Where? • Local applicants at the office you selected on the application form • Overseas applicants contact Argentine Consulate in your country of residence What must the applicant supply? • Valid original passport/ For Argentine citizens DNI is also required • Application forms • Completed authorization (dated and signed at the Consulate) Before appointment, Applications and authorization forms are available: http://www.dnrec.jus.gov.ar/ The Consular Clerk will review your application for the Criminal Record Certificate, take your fingerprints and certify your signature in the authorisation. What are the costs / turnaround times? • Cost various according to country; up to $500 • Common procedure: 5 working days • Urgent procedure: 24 hour Information Source Information has been obtained from the Consulate in London: http://www.clond.mrecic.gov.ar/en/node/2277 Information about the application procedure is also available from the Ministry of Justice: http://www.jus.gob.ar/tramites-y-servicios/antecedentes-penales/antecedentes-penales.aspx Contact Details The nominated representative or agent must go to: “Registro Nacional de Reincidencia” Headquarters (Tucumán 1353 Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires) Open Mon-Fri - 08:00 to 16:00 Tel: +0054 (0) 11 4374-5611/12/13 Email: [email protected] Or, any of the offices within the provinces, and submit the Application and Authorisation issued by the Consulate. Once the Criminal Record Certificate is collected from the “Registro Nacional de Reincidencia”, it must be legalised by either the Argentine Foreign Office if your legal representative or agent is within “Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires,” or otherwise, by the nearest Notary Public Association (Colegio de Escribanos) with the Apostille of The Hague Convention. 8 / 179 Criminal Background Check Procedures | last updated July 2017 www.cois.org Shaping the future of international
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