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The Department of Systemwide Safety and Emergency Management (DSSEM) with Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) is responsible for conducting a fingerprint review of individuals who are seeking employment, as well as those wishing to serve in the capacity of a volunteer, chaperone, coach, advisor, student teacher, or intern. Such background checks are necessary to ensure a safe and secure learning and working environment.
Understanding the Fingerprinting Process
For information regarding the fingerprinting process, including the processing fee, types of payment accepted, hours, and identification required, please click here.
Scheduling a Fingerprinting Appointment
To schedule your fingerprinting appointment, please use the link below:
https://americanident.as.me/MCPS
Effective Tuesday, September 15, 2020, Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS), in partnership with our vendor American Identity Solutions, will begin operating under a modified schedule for in-person background screening services. Due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, these services are offered at an alternate MCPS facility, by appointment only, to allow for adherence of social distancing requirements.
Location: Emory Grove Center 18100 Washington Grove Lane Gaithersburg, MD 20877
Hours of Operation: Tuesdays/Thursdays 9am-3:30pm (Closed for lunch between 1pm-2pm)
There is a fingerprinting fee of $55.25 (cash payment) or $56.45 (credit card payment). Payment is due at the time of your fingerprinting appointment.
We appreciate your patience during this process, should you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to email Irma Carin at Irma_I_Carin@mcpsmd.org or Jennifer Ralph at Jennifer_C_Grimes-Ralph@mcpsmd.org
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