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IPI 
INTERNATIONAL 
PEACE 
INSTITUTE 
Background Check Policy 
1. Introduction 
International Peace Institute (IPI) determines for each position in the company whether a 
criminal history background check is required based on the type of position, business necessity 
and applicable state laws. When a criminal history record check is required, the internal or 
external applicant for the position must authorize in writing this background investigation using 
the company-provided form. 
The following factors will be considered for those applicants with a criminal history in 
determining whether to hire the external applicant or transfer or promote the internal applicant: 
the nature of the crime and its relationship to the position; the time since the conviction; the 
number (if more than one) of convictions; and whether hiring, transferring or promoting the 
applicant would pose an unreasonable risk to the business. The applicant will be given an 
opportunity to review the criminal background check results and submit an explanation. If any 
applicant is found to have falsified any information regarding conviction history, the applicant will 
not be considered for employment. If an employee seeking a transfer or promotion to a position 
requiring a criminal history record check is found to have falsified any information regarding 
conviction history, the employee may be immediately discharged. 
2. Recordkeeping 
IPI guarantees that all information attained from the reference and background check process 
will only be used as part of the employment process and kept strictly confidential. Human 
resources will maintain a log that will include the position you are applying for, your name, and 
the date of the background check. Be aware, only appropriate human resource personnel at IPI 
will have access to this information. 
3. Policy Review 
This policy will be reviewed at least annually to ensure effectiveness and that its continued 
application and relevance to IPI. 
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