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MCPS Background Screening Office

Fingerprinting will be closed on 12/22/23 – 12/25/23, 12/28/23 – 1/1/2024 and will resume office hours on 1/2/2024.
If you are in need of assistance please send an email to backgroundscreening@mcpsmd.org our office will respond within 24-48 hours.

The Office of Human Resources and Development 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.

  • New Hires, Returning Employees, and Interns, please click here.
  • Volunteers/Chaperones/Volunteer Coaches, please click here.
  • Outdoor Education Chaperones, please click here.
  • Contractors, please click here.

Hours of Operation:

Fingerprinting: Monday- Friday 8:00am-3:30pm

NOTE: Background Screening hours of operation follow MCPS office closures and delayed openings.