Level 2 Volunteer Information

  • Some volunteer roles require Level 2 screening, including when working with students unsupervised, outside the sight of a school staff member or another Level 2 volunteer. Examples include certain field trips or one-on-one mentoring/tutoring in closed spaces. Schools may also choose to require Level 2 clearance for all volunteers.

    Level 2 screening involves fingerprinting through the FBI/FDLE and requires a Social Security Number. Before proceeding, please check with the school’s Family & Community Liaison or College & Career Readiness Coordinator to confirm if it’s required for the volunteer opportunities you are interested in.

    Please continue reading for more information about becoming a Level 2 volunteer.

  • Steps to Become a Level 2 Volunteer

    1. Become a Level 1 Volunteer – Complete the volunteer registration form and receive Level 1 approval in the PCS system.  Please allow up to 3 weeks for processing.

    2. Submit a VECHS Waiver – Turn in a completed VECHS waiver form to your school’s Family & Community Liaison or College & Career Coordinator.

    3. Get Fingerprinted – A list of Pinellas County suggested vendors is provided below.  If you choose to use a vendor other than those listed, please provide them with ORI #V52020010. Please allow up to 3 weeks for processing. Once approved, Level 2 clearance is valid for 5 years.

    4. Get your Level 2 Badge - Your school's liaison/coordinator will reach out to you with information on how to obtain your Level 2 badge.  Level 2 badges must be worn when on school campuses or at school events.

     

    Level 2 screenings are valid for 5 years. All Level 2 volunteers will need to be rescreened prior to/or after the 5 year expiration date if you wish to continue volunteering in an unsupervised capacity.  Rescreening requires visiting one of the suggested fingerprint vendors and paying for a new screening.   

  • Suggested Level 2 Fingerprint Vendors

    Bring a government-issued ID (e.g., driver’s license) to your appointment. Make sure all information provided including name spelling, birthdate, and Social Security number matches your PCS volunteer profile exactly.

    If fingerprints must be resubmitted due to mismatched information, you will be responsible for the rescreening fee.
  •  Vendor Name  Address  Phone Number  Website  Availability  Fee
     East Lake Public Library  4125 E Lake Rd, Palm Harbor  (727) 773-2665 https://www.certifixlivescan.com/
    Enter Zip Code 34685    		  Appointments required. No walk-ins.
    Mon, 2pm - 6pm
    Tue, 10am-1:30pm
    Wed, 10am-1:30pm    		  $48.00 cash, credit, or debit card
     EZ Fingerprints, Holiday  2435 US19N, Ste 93, Holiday  (727) 478-5976  https://ezfingerprints.com/  Walk-ins welcome,
    Mon-Thur, 11am - 2pm    		  $50.00, cash, credit, or debit card
     EZ Fingerprints, Largo  1725 E Bay Dr, Ste D, Largo  (727) 479-0805  https://ezfingerprints.com/  Walk-ins welcome,
    Mon-Fri, 9am - 5pm    		  $50.00, cash, credit, or debit card
     Fancy Nancy Professional Services *mobile services available  808 49 St S, Gulfport  (727) 710-6676  https://fancynancyprofessionalservices.com/  Call for an appointment. No walk-ins.
    Sun-Sat, 9am - 9pm    		  $48.00 Check, cash, or credit card
     K One Laboratory  1812 Drew St, Clearwater  (866) 566-3522  https://www.konelaboratory.com/  Walk-ins welcome.
    Appointments can be made by phone or online. Mon-Fri, 7am-3pm    		  $49.99 cash +$1.75 for debit or credit card
     Omega Live Scan *mobile services available  2725 Park Dr, Ste 3A, Clearwater  (727) 202-3404  https://omegalivescan.com/  Walk-ins welcome,
    Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm    		  $48.00 Cash, check, credit or debit card

  • Other Accepted Fingerprint Screenings

    • Active military, government employee, law enforcement - send a notarized letter from your personnel department confirming your current employment and FBI/FDLE clearance.  The letter must include your full legal name, birthdate, last 4 digits of your SSN, and the date of screening.  Please email the letter to volunteer@pcsb.org.

    • Florida Public School Contractor - send an image of your badge along with an image of a government-issued ID (e.g., driver's license) to volunteer@pcsb.org.  The date on your badge will be used as your Level 2 screening date.

    • Global Entry Card - send an image of both sides of your card, along with an image of a government-issued ID (e.g., driver's license) to volunteer@pcsb.org.  The date on your Global Entry Card will be used as your Level 2 screening date.

    • Medical professional screened through the Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) - send your Care Provider Background Screening Results to volunteer@pcsb.org. 

  • Need to be fingerprinted for a role other than PCS Level 2 volunteer?

    Please visit our screening procedures site for information on fingerprint screenings for employees, student interns, charter school employees/volunteers, vendors, and contractors.