One of the best ways we can support our band director, instructors, and students is by having your Level 2 volunteer status verified and up to date. Here's everything you need to know to get that done:

Pinellas County Schools                          

Volunteer Background Screening/Fingerprint         

Policy and Procedures

Pinellas County School Volunteers – All volunteers must be background screened approved prior to volunteering. All volunteers are required to sign in at the school front office, wear a volunteer/school name tag and/or Level 2 badge while on campus or at a school sponsored event. Volunteers are required to log all volunteer hours in the volunteer system. To log your volunteer hours use the Firefox browser, go to https://focus.pcsb.org/volunteer. Please do not use mobile devices to sign onto the volunteer system.

New volunteers must complete the volunteer registration form and attach a copy of a government issued photo ID to the form. Please bring the application to the school you’re volunteering at for processing. A level 1 background screening will be done by the district office. It is recommended that prior to obtaining a level 2 screening your level 1 background must be approved first.

Returning volunteers must reactivate their volunteer status prior to volunteering. To activate your volunteer account go to https://focus.pcsb.org/volunteer Using your v.account and password to reactivate – if you do not know the user ID and Password please call the family & community liaison at your school.

Below is a list of recommended vendors to obtain a level 2 screenings. You need to let the vendor know your fingerprints are for the Pinellas County Schools volunteer program.

Level 2 Badge - Please contact the school Family & Community Liaison for your level 2 status. The volunteer profile will be updated to level 2 in the volunteer system once the results are received. The school liaison can provide you with an authorization form to get your level 2 photo ID badge.

If you currently have a Level II clearance please provide a copy of the level II badge/card or paperwork from your employer to: The Office of Strategic Partnerships, 301 Fourth Street, Largo, FL 33770. Attn: Michelle Roberge, District Volunteer Coordinator 727-588-5050 or scan and email the document to robergem@pcsb.org.

Recommended Level 2 Vendors

New location: Biometric Information Management**The volunteers need to call 727-478-0749 to schedule an appointment before heading over.**

11590 Seminole Blvd Suite A-5, Seminole, FL 33778 - PH 727-478-0749 – Hours: M-F 9:00 A.M. - 6:30 P.M. - Sat 9:30 A.M. - 12:00 P.M. Volunteers must call the number above to schedule an appointment. Fee $43.50 - Debit/Credit, Cash (exact change please)

EZ Fingerprints

1715 East Bay Drive, Suite B, Largo

Phone: 727-479-0805, Walk-in welcome - Monday – Friday 8:30 AM – 6:00 PM or Saturday 9:00 AM - 2:30 PM. No appointment needed. Fee $45.00

BIM - Goin Postal

1550 N. McMullen Booth Road, Clearwater - PH 727-797-1550 – Hours: M-F 9:30am - 4:00pm - Walk Ins Welcome - Fee $40.75 - Debit/Credit only please

BIM - Goin Postal New

1700 66th Street N., St. Petersburg - PH 727-347-7447 – Hours: M-F 9am - 5pm - Walk Ins Welcome - Fee $40.75 - Debit/Credit, Debit/Credit only please

A+ Fingerprints, LLC

3641 Tyrone Blvd Suite 3 St Petersburg, FL 33710. Monday - Friday 8:30am-5:30pm. Saturday 9am-12pm by appointment only. 727.233.8804 Office, 727.201.6911 or 727-485-6521 Mobile

Fee $45.00

Postal Annex

2520 N. McMullen Booth Rd. Ste. B., Clearwater, FL 33761-4181 - Tel: 727-400-6801

Hours: Monday ~ Friday 8:30 AM ~ 6:00 PM or Saturday 9:00 AM – 2:30 PM. Walk-ins are welcome or you may call ahead. Fee $48.00

SearchFirst Information Services, Inc. 

456 Clearwater/Largo Road, Clearwater, FL 33770 ~ Tel: 727-549-8866 ~ Hours M-F 8:00AM - 5:00 PM. After hours call for an appointment, please. Fee: $45.00

Screening Procedures for: College Student Interns – College Students who are beginning any practicum, internship, field experience, or any type of observations must be registered and Level 2 fingerprinted prior to completing any educational course requirements.

 Click on this link: PCS HR Fingerprinting Page and follow the instructions. If you have questions regarding student internships contact Jessica Fisher, 727-588-6223 or email: fisherje@pcsb.org.