Career Opportunities at Harford County Public Schools
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Background Check ~ Fingerprint Information
Office of Internal Investigations
102 S. Hickory Avenue
Bel Air, MD 21014
410.588.5247
Background checks and fingerprinting are conducted in order to maintain a safe and
healthy environment within Harford County Public Schools. Our goal of continuously
promoting the physical, social, and psychological well-being of our students is
accomplished through the initiation of adequate background investigations of all
personnel as required by law.
Fingerprint appointments are only available to HCPS new hires or when the
Office of Internal Investigations notifies an individual of the need to reprint
due to clarification. If there is a question regarding this process or an issue
scheduling an appointment, please contact the Office of Internal Investigations
at 410.588.5247.
A fee in the amount of $60.00 (non-refundable/non-reimbursable)
will apply for fingerprint processing; payable online through PayPal or offline through check or money order ONLY to Harford
County Public Schools. Fingerprint cards/background checks from other school systems,
government offices, or police agencies will not be accepted.
Click here to schedule an appointment or to obtain additional information.
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Maryland Certification
The Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) authorizes our school system to provide
certification services to individuals who are in a position which requires a certificate
(teachers, specialists, administrators). Therefore, current HCPS employees whose positions
do not require a certificate (non-teachers, substitute teachers, etc.) and individuals who
are no longer employed by HCPS who have questions about certification must work through
MSDE’s Certification Branch.
To search for teacher certification information, begin by accessing the Divisions,
Educator Effectiveness, Certification Branch page of the MSDE website at:
www.marylandpublicschools.org.
FAQs may be accessed by clicking on the link located on the right sidebar of the
Certification Branch page.
- MSDE, Certification Branch: 410-767-0412
- Toll-free Number: 866-772-8922
HCPS employees, whose positions require a certificate, please refer to the certification
information located in the Human Resources, Certification Department section of
the HCPS SharePoint Site.