California Area OfficeWhat is the background check? We have done a drug and background check for all tribal employees. Is this all we need to do?
IT personnel should have a Public Trust, Level 5 background check. Below are guidelines for determining the sensitivity levels for various personnel:
| Position Sensitiity Designations/Access Codes | Non-Sensitive Positions | National Security Positions | Public Trust Positions | |||
| Sensitivity Levels | Level 1 Non-Sensitive |
Level 2 Non-critical Sensitive |
Level 2 Critical Sensitive | Level 2 Special Sensitive | Level 5 Moderate Risk | Level 6 High Risk |
The level of sensitivity of a position should be determined using the position description and the types of data and systems accessed by the employee in the performance of his/her duties. Ultimately, the determination of position sensitivity from an IT perspective is based on the type and degree of harm the individual could cause through misuse of the system. This potential for harm increases as the level of access to sensitive, financial, and/or classified information increases.
